Routine inspection·October 17, 2024

On 10/17/24 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Julio Rodriguez, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the preschool license of Reagan Pre-k. LPA Rodriguez met with Program Administrative Assistant, Nora Solis, and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Also in the classroom were a lead teacher, teacher assistant and child aid. This facility operates on a traditional school year schedule. Days and hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday 9:00am \342\200\223 12:00pm for the morning program. 1:00pm \342\200\223 4:00pm for the afternoon program. Facility representative verified facility phone number is (559) 665-1352. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Cabinets were observed to have child cabinet locks. The classroom contained plenty of age-appropriate toys and educational material posted on the walls. Outside Playground area is surrounded by iron rod and bar link fencing. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts but appears to be in need some maintenance at this time. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. A working drinking faucet was observed in the playground area. The classroom contains a child restroom with two working toilets and two working faucets for handwashing. Floors in the facility appear clean and safe. All food is prepared at the Reagan Elementary School Cafeteria. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. Allergies are posted and listed in the classroom kitchen and communicated with the school cafeteria. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements and two fire extinguishers. Staff are fingerprint cleared as a condition of employment through Madera County Superintendent of Schools District. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. The name of the childcare center (CCC) director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director\342\200\231s absence has been reported to the Department. A child sign in/out sheet was observed in the classroom near the door. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Staff was observed interacting with children and attending to their needs. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. LPA Rodriguez reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA Rodriguez also reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for pertussis and measles. CPR 1 st aid training was listed for the lead teacher and all staff had documentation of completed mandated reporter training. The childcare center has an IMS plan on file. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov . For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program Website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process . Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Program Administrative Assistant, Nora Solis. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.