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

A required annual inspection of the facility was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Robert Maciel, who met with Director Amber Sublet. 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 from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday-Thursday. The facility was toured inside and outside and the floor and yard plans 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 out of reach, inaccessible to children. Director stated poisons are not stored in the facility and none were observed 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 individual water bottles. The children's bathroom is in safe and sanitary condition. Children's lunch and snack are brought from home. 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. Last emergency drill was conducted on 8/29/23. Continued on LIC809-C The playground equipment and surface areas are in safe condition. There is rubber mat cushioning underneath climbing structures and/or play equipment to absorb falls. There are no bodies of water observed on the site. Director stated no weapons are stored on site, and none were observed. During record review, LPA observed that the licensee did not fully complete the LIC 9275 External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form , the LIC 9276 Child Care Center Sampling Checklist Form , or the LIC 999 Facility Sketch fully labeled with the locations of all water outlets, including outlets that were not sampled . LPA observed that the facility's first aid kit did not contain sterile first-aid dressing. During today's inspection, staffing ratios were being met, and 13 children were supervised by 2 staff. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. One staff member present during the inspection possessed a current CPR and First Aid certification, however, the certification was not issued by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or by a training program that has been approved by the Emergency Medical Services Authority . Five children\342\200\231s records were reviewed at 10:29 AM which revealed that child 1 (C1) and child 5 (C5) did not possess complete admission agreements and child 1-5 (C1-C5) did not possess complete physician's reports. Two staff records were reviewed at 10:53 AM which revealed that staff 1 (S1) and staff 2 (S2) did not possess current Mandated Reporter Training Certificates, S2 did not possess a complete LIC 501 Personnel Record, record of a health screening, or proof of immunization against measles, pertussis, and influenza. LPA referred licensee 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 Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed during today\342\200\231s visit. See LIC 809-D. Appeal Rights were provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Amber Sublet . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days