Routine inspection (3-year)·January 9, 2024

A required annual inspection of the facility was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Robert Maciel, who met with Director Seasha Robb . 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’s operating hours are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday-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. 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 not stored on site and none were observed by 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 jugs. The children's bathrooms are in safe and sanitary condition. Director stated that children provide food from home but if children are still hungry, the facility provides snack. 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. Director stated that the facility has not completed a disaster drill within the past 6 months. Continued on LIC809-C The playground equipment and surface areas are in safe condition. Director stated that the facility is hiring an arborist to trim dead limbs off of overhanging trees on 1/29/24 through 1/30/24. The facility plans to use the wood chips created during the trimming as cushioning for their play structures. There were no bodies of water observed on the site. Director stated no weapons are stored on site, and none were observed. During today's inspection, staffing ratios were being met, and 6 children were supervised by 2 staff. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. At least one staff member present during the inspection possessed current CPR and First Aid certifications, which expire in 4/9/24 . Three staff records were reviewed at 12:52 PM and which revealed that staff 1 (S1) and staff 2 (S2) did not possess current mandated reporter training certificates. Five children’s records were reviewed at 12:33 PM which contained all records as required. Director stated lead testing for faucets used for drinking and food preparation has not been completed. LPA referred director 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/ . 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. Continued on LIC 809C 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 Seasha Robb. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.