Routine inspection·September 5, 2024

On 9/5/2024, at approximately 9:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jonathan Tse conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility. LPA met with Director, Jill Quam (D1), and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during the visit was D1, nine staff members, and 65 preschool age children. The facility is in compliance with staffing and ratio requirements on this day. The facility\342\200\231s operating hours are from 7:00AM to 6:15PM. LPA and D1 inspected the facility for any health or safety hazards. The facility is equipped with fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguishers in each classroom. There is a fire alarm system running throughout the building. There are combination smoke/carbon monoxide detectors present. D1 demonstrated a carbon monoxide detector to be operational during the visit. Emergency exits are clearly marked, visible, and free of obstruction. There are heating and ventilation controls available for the comfort and safety of children in care. Heaters, fireplaces, and other similar equipment have been made inaccessible to children. The facility operates in three classrooms: Toddler (ages 2-3), Mill Valley 1 (ages 3-5), and Mill Valley 2 (ages 3-5). All classrooms were observed to be in clean and orderly condition. The surfaces of the floors are free of hazards and are clean. LPA observed there to be labeled storage space for each child in care. Children have access to age-appropriate toys and learning materials. Furniture is age-appropriate and free of rough or sharp edges. Per D1, children bring lunch from home and the facility provides AM/PM snacks. Children nap on cots or mats that are provided by the facility. Bedding is brought from home and taken back once a week for cleaning. Children bring water bottles from home that are refilled by the facility from a non-contaminating fixture. There are paper cups or extra water bottles available in case children do not bring their own bottles. LPA observed cabinets underneath sinks in Mill Valley 1 and Mill Valley 2 to be accessible to children in care. LPA advised that these cabinets shall be secured with latches. D1 stated that they understood. See LIC9102-TV for technical violation issued today. Continued on Page Two Page Two LPA observed there to be two outdoor play areas. Toddlers have access to their own outdoor play area that is fenced and gated to ensure that the two age groups are kept separate. LPA observed both outdoor play areas to contain age-appropriate play structures that are cushioned with wood chips. There is rubber padding available. There is sufficient shade available through trees or the buildings. Water bottles are brought outside so that children have access to drinking water as needed. During the visit, LPA observed staff to position themselves so that there was constant visual supervision of children during outdoor play. There are no pools or other similar bodies of water present in the facility. LPA reviewed five staff files, ten children\342\200\231s files, and facility records. LPA observed all staff to have current Pediatric First Aid/CPR training. All staff have current Mandated Reporter Training on file. Staff qualifications and immunization records are available for review. All staff members present have fingerprint clearance and are associated to the facility. LPA observed children\342\200\231s files to be complete. The facility properly documents incidents as they occur. LPA discussed reporting requirements with D1 during the visit. LPA observed all required postings to be posted and accessible for review upon entry to each classroom. The facility uses paper sign-in/out sheets. During the visit, LPA discussed sign-in/out policy with D1. LPA observed that two children were not signed in. Staff stated that the children came in late. See LIC9102-TV for technical violation issued today. The facility tested its fixtures for lead before the deadline of 1/1/2023. No exceedances of lead were found in any of the fixtures. The facility is in compliance with lead testing requirements as of 9/5/2024. LPA advised that lead testing shall be conducted every five years. D1 stated that they understood. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . Continued on Page Three Page Three Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. No deficiencies were cited during today\342\200\231s visit on 9/5/2024. See LIC9102-TV for technical violations issued today regarding storage of materials and sign-in/out procedures. See LIC9102-TA for technical assistance provided today regarding reporting requirements. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Jill Quam.