Routine inspection·April 27, 2023

On 4/27/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Hanson Leong, made an unannounced annual visit to the C.A.M San Pedro Preschool facility. The LPA was granted entry by the Lead Teacher, Ashley Girdler. The LPA explained the purpose of the visit to Ms. Girdler. All the individuals listed on the facility\342\200\231s roster have been granted permission to work or be present in a childcare facility. There were no children or staff present at the time of the visit. According to Ms. Girdler, the facility has been closed since 3/1/2023 due to a sewer issue in the facility. LPA 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. Ms. Girdler 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). Since the facility was closed for maintenance, staff and children's files were not reviewed at this time. The following reminders were discussed with Ms. Girdler: 1. All adults 18 and over living or working in a licensed childcare facility, including employees and volunteers, *** See Page 2 for continuation*** Continued, Page 2 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 \342\200\234Notice of Site Visit, \342\200\234were given to Ashley Girdler 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 Ashley Girdler