Routine inspection (3-year)·February 21, 2024

A required annual inspection of the facility was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Robert Maciel, who met with Director Martha Shea. The facility file was reviewed prior to this inspection. A review of the personnel report on file indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee 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. The facility\342\200\231s operating hours are 7:45 AM - 5:15 PM, Monday-Thursday and 7:45 AM - 1 PM on Friday. The facility was toured inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. The sign-in/sign-out records were reviewed which revealed that parents were not using their signatures to sign in and out. The director stated that the policy of the facility since the pandemic was to have staff sign in and out the children instead of the parents to limit the spread of disease. Items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds and medications) were observed to be inaccessible to children. Director stated poisons are stored in the laundry room which was observed to be locked by the LPA. The toys, floors, desks and other equipment and surfaces are clean, toxic free, safe and in good condition. There is uncontaminated drinking water available to children indoors and outdoors by use of water bottles and cups. The children's bathrooms are in safe and sanitary condition. Director stated that lunch is brought from home and the facility provides snacks. Food prep areas are clean. Food is properly stored and refrigerated as needed. There was no contaminated food observed. Garbage cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids. LPA observed a working carbon monoxide detector, smoke alarm, and fire extinguisher rated at least 2A10BC in the facility. The licensee has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months, most recent drill was documented on 12/7/23. Continued on LIC809-C The playground equipment and surface areas are in safe condition. There is wood chip and peat gravel cushioning underneath climbing structures and/or play equipment to absorb falls. There was a small puddle in the sand box that the director stated was filled by the recent rain. Director stated she was going to fill in the box with more sand so that a body of water does not form. Director stated no weapons are stored on site, and none were observed. During today's inspection, staffing ratios were being met, and 16 children were supervised by 2 staff. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. 1 staff member present during the inspection possessed a current CPR and First Aid certification which expires 6/3/24. Two staff records were reviewed at 1:19 PM and which revealed that staff 1 (S1) did not possess a current mandated reporter training certificate, a record of immunization against measles, pertussis, and influenza, staff 2 (S2) did not possess a current mandated reporter training certificate, and the director could not produce the staff file for staff 3 (S3). Five children\342\200\231s records were reviewed at 12:06 PM which revealed that child 1 - child 5 (C1-C5) did not have their immunizations recorded onto the CDPH 286 form, C3's parent's rights form was missing, and C5's physician's report was incomplete. LPA referred licensee [or facility representative] to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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/ . Continued on LIC 809C Licensee 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. 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 . The following violations of the California Code of Regulation, Title 22, Division 12, were cited: see LIC809-D. Appeal Rights were provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Martha Shea . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.