Routine inspection·February 24, 2023

On 2/24/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Hanson Leong, made an unannounced annual visit to the Ice Cream & Shoe Preschool & Kindergarten facility. The LPA was granted entry by the Director, Susan Raczka. 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 six staff members supervising twenty-two preschool age children. Children's capacity and ratio requirements were observed to be in compliance. During the visit, there was two guinea pigs in the facility. 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. 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). Five different children's files were reviewed by the LPA. All required forms were in the files of the five children. Five staff members' files were reviewed by the LPA. All required forms were in the files of the five staff members. Review of the training records shows that the one staff member is current with their Pediatric First Aid / CPR 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 monthly, 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 . 4. Current transcripts must be in the files of each staff member The following Type B violation (potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.) was cited for today\342\200\231s visit: 1. Health and Safety Code 1597.16(a)(1)- A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. ***The department may clear all violations after the review of the facilities\342\200\231 Plan of Correction*** A copy of this report, the \342\200\234Notice of Site Visit\342\200\235 and their appeal rights were given to Susan Raczka. 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, Susan Raczka