Routine inspection·May 9, 2023

On 05/09/2023 at 10:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Susy Cervantes, met with director, Laura Galvan, for an annual inspection and explained the nature of today's visit to them. LPA toured the Facility both inside and outside for today's inspection, facility is dually licensed (Infant #274411597). LPA observed the required posted materials, including the Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610), Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148), Parents' Rights Poster (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Child Car Seat Law, Menus, and Activity Schedule. There are no active waivers at this time. A listing of staff criminal record clearances associated to this facility in the CCL Licensing Information System (LIS) on 05/09/2023 was reviewed and it indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background clearances have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. 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. LPA reviewed eight (8) children and five (5) staff's files during today's inspection and observed that all required documentation is on file. Staff 01,03, and 05 have current CPR and first aid. Director understands that there shall be at least one person, with valid CPR and First Aid certifications, on site at all times or present during off-site activities (field trips). LPA observed that the teacher/child ratio was in compliance during today's visit. LPA observed sixteen preschoolers with three teachers in the preschool room, six preschoolers and three teachers in toddler 2B room and five preschoolers and two teachers in the toddler 2A room at the facility. Continuation of report dated 05/09/2023 ______________________________________ pg. 2/3 Director understands the conditions, limitations, and capacity specifications of the facility license. Director understands that children shall be visually supervised at all times. LPA observed the facility is clean and safe for all children and staff. Drinking water is readily available for the children in each room and in the outdoor playground area via water dispenser/jugs. LPA observed solid waste containers with tight-fitting lids in the facility. Children's bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and operable. There is a separate staff toilet not utilized by the children which an isolated child can use if needed. Director stated that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. LPA observed a functioning carbon monoxide detector. The food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter & rubbish, and free of rodents and other vermin. All food and beverages that require refrigeration are stored in covered containers at 45 degrees F or less. Cleaning supplies are inaccessible to the children. Any poisons are stored in locked storage cabinets. Any medications at the facility are stored in the staff room. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. Facility does not have a child with IMS at this time. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm LPA observed all furniture and equipment is in good condition and safe for the children. The indoor and outdoor activity space for preschool is physically separate from space used by the infant program. The playground areas utilized by children is surrounded by appropriate fencing and the outdoor surfaces are safe for the children. LPA observed that the outdoor equipment is age appropriate and in good condition. The playground canopies and trees provide shade for the day care children. There is also sufficient resilient materials (sand and grass) in the outdoor playground area. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. 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 . Continuation of report dated 05/09/2023 ______________________________________ pg. 3/3 No deficiencies were cited during today's visit. Director was informed that failure to correct the deficiencies by the specified Plan of Correction Due Date will result in assessment of civil penalties in the amount of $100 per day per violation until the correction is made. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Laura Galvan. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.