Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 02/14/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ka Vang conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Facility Representative Kiana Sanajoyan, who is the Master Teacher for the facility. This facility operates on a traditional school year schedule from August to June with an AM/PM half day program. The AM session start 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM; PM session start 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. This facility has 1 classroom. Breakfast, lunches, and snacks are delivered by the headstart kitchen (Schelby) to the classroom.
LPA toured the facility indoors and outdoors. During inspection, there was no daycare children present as this week, teachers are conducting home visits. Teachers are aware that all children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. There is a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in attendance. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible to children. No poisons were observed during the inspection.
During the inspection, LPA observed furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. All floors are clean and safe. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean. The facility is free of flies, insects, and rodents. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet the statutory requirements. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors.
Assembly Bill 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018
requires all Child Care Centers (CCCs) that are in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination by January 1, 2023 and every 5 years thereafter. This facility is unable to provide evidence of completed water testing. (See 809D for plan of correction). As of December 2022, the facility has been providing Abraham 5 gallon water for the daycare children both indoors and outdoors until testing is completed.
(Continued on LIC809-C).
There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Fire drills are conducted and documented with the date, time and how many children present, every six months.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep
as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at
https://www.cpsc.gov/
and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.
Facility Representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
Upon notification from the Department, Licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained.
At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. During record review, Staff #2 has her current CPR and First Aid, expires on 08/2024 and Staff #3 has her current CPR and First Aid, expires on 01/2024. Staff #1 has current mandated child abuse reporting training completed on 11/26/2022. Staff #2 has current mandated child abuse reporting training completed on 08/10/2021. Staff #3 has current mandated child abuse reporting training completed on 08/10/2022. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director\342\200\231s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and rec
ord the time of day. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times.
Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than four children in care.
(Continued on LIC809-C).
LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed, and facility is providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS). LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at:
https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
.
LPA and Facility Representative discussed the Community Care Licensing website
www.ccld.ca.gov
which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.
To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process
.
Per the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, there are deficiencies been cited during today\342\200\231s inspection.
See next page, 809-D.
Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Facility Representative Kiana Sanjayouyan.
