Routine inspection·April 19, 2023

On 4/19/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Hanson Leong, made an unannounced annual visit to the Marin Day School, The Cottage Preschool facility. The LPA was granted entry by the Director, Joseph Dummitt. The LPA explained the purpose of the visit to the director. All the individuals listed on the facility’s roster have been granted permission to work or be present in a childcare facility. The LPA observed three staff members supervising eighteen preschool aged 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 found that the facility did not have any pools, spas, or other types of bodies of water of any kind. 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. Three different staff members' files were reviewed by the LPA. All required forms were in the files of the three staff members. Review of the training records shows that one staff member is current with their Pediatric First Aid / CPR certifications. ***See Page 2 for continuation*** Continued, Page 2 T he LPA reviewed the facility's earthquake and fire drill log. According to the facility's fire and earthquake drill log, the facility's fire and earthquake drills are carried out once a month. 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 under Title 22 Division 12 of the California Code of Regulations. A copy of this report, and the “Notice of Site Visit, “were given to Joseph Dummitt A “Notice of Site Visit” 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, Joseph Dummitt