Routine inspection·February 8, 2023

On 2/8/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Hanson Leong, made an unannounced annual visit to the Parkside Preschool. The LPA was granted entry by the Director, Dawn Jones. The LPA explained the purpose of the visit to the director. All the individuals listed on the facility\342\200\231s roster have been granted permission to work or be present in a childcare facility. The LPA observed four staff members supervising twenty-four preschool children. Children's capacity and ratio requirements were observed to be in compliance, LPA and the director both performed comprehensive inspections of the facility to look for possible threats to health and safety. The facility offers a first aid kit that is completely loaded with everything that is required for the treatment of wounds and other types of injuries. Toys, furnishings, and learning materials in all classes are age appropriate. The LPA observed that the playground equipment and outdoor furnishings are in very good shape. The LPA noted that there were no bodies of water present at the facility. All poisons, cleaning products, and other potentially harmful substances have been stored in a location that is inaccessible to children. The building is equipped with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers that are properly charged, centralized smoke alarms, and phones that are in working order. The director has stated that the facility does not house any firearms or other types of weapons. The LPA observed that the facility posted the required documents. (i.e., license, waivers, notification of parental rights, notification of personal rights, car seat law, emergency disaster plan, and daily activities). The LPA reviewed the records of five children. All required forms were in the files of the five children. The LPA reviewed the records of four staff members. All required forms were in the files of the four staff members. A review of the training records of the four staff members reveals that three staff members are current with their CPR/First Aid certifications. ***See Page 2 for continuation*** Continued, Page 2 According to the director, the facility satisfies the requirements by carrying out simulations of fire and earthquake drills every other month, as well as by documenting their results. The following reminders were discussed with the director: 1. All adults 18 and over living or working in a licensed childcare facility, 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 licensed childcare facility. 2. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy 3. As of January 1, 2018, all staff must complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com . \\ No deficiencies were issued today A copy of this report, and the \342\200\234Notice of Site Visit\342\200\235 were given to the director A \342\200\234Notice of Site Visit\342\200\235 must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the Director, Dawn Jones