Routine inspection·August 29, 2023

On August 29, 2023 at approximately 9:50 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Nathan Garcia and Jonathan Tse met with director, Alison Burns, for an unannounced annual inspection for the co-op preschool facility. Purpose of the inspection was explained. There were 13 children present with the director and 1 qualified teacher with 4 parents present during the visit. Facility operates day care program Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM-2:45 PM, the Co-Op is from 9am through 12 noon and the after school is from 12 noon through 3pm. Per director, they don't have any children attending the school under two years old. With Alison, LPAs inspected two day care rooms and the outdoor space. LPAs observed facility has multiple smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, multiple fully charged fire extinguisher model 3A40BC located on multiple areas. The facility has a working telephone on site. All cleaning solutions, poisons, and other chemicals dangerous to the children are stored inaccessible to the children. Facility has age-appropriate furniture. Facility floor and rugs are in good repair and free of any hazards. There are first aid supplies available in the classrooms and in the office. All bathrooms are in working condition. Individual items provided by the parents are labeled and stored appropriately. According to Alison, the facility has AM snacks around 10:00 AM and lunch at 12 noon for children in the after school program. All foods are prepped and brought from home. Per staff, the children are provided through filtered water through tap as main source of drinking water, refilled as needed. The kids mainly bring their water bottles from home. All food is stored properly to avoid contamination. Food is stored adequately to prevent contamination and properly labeled. There is water available for children in the yard as well as in the classrooms and emergency bags. ***page 2 for continuation*** ***Page 2 continued*** LPAs observed multiple outdoor areas and play structures are free from health and safety hazards. The outdoor area has structures with slides, padded floor with wood chips underneath the structures. There are a variety of toys and sport equipment available for the children. There are also sheds/bins and storage areas for the toys when they're not being used. CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . According to the Director, the facility is using Jovial application for sign in/out. Facility has license and all other required documents posted and visible for the public. Facility has an emergency drill log and last drill was conducted on April 17, 2023. Per Director, drills are done at least every 2-3 months. The school also rotates them between lock down/fire and earthquake drills. The LPAs reviewed the facility records. LPAs reviewed 6 children's files during the visit. All required forms are on file for the children. LPAs reviewed 3 staff files with qualifying requirements such as ECE Units, CPR and Mandated Reporter Training. The facility has a set learning curriculum and schedule posted in the classroom. ***Page 3 for continuation*** ***Page 3 Continuation*** The Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption or transfer their existing clearance or exemption prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Facility was informed that as of September 1, 2016, a person may not be employed or volunteer at a childcare facility unless he or she has been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or qualifies for an exemption pursuant to Health and Safety code 1596.7995 and 1597.662. Director is aware that all staff is required to complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com . Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. According to staff, they don't have any children with severe allergies. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Director was advised any additional questions to call Office, M-F, 8am-5pm, 650-266-8800 or 1-844-538-8766. Website: www.cdss.ca.gov >No deficiencies were cited today under Title 22 Division 12 of the California Code of Regulations. Report was reviewed and signed by director , Alison Burns.