Routine inspection·July 9, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Cortez conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection at Ryan Ranch Children\342\200\231s Center (Infant) to ensure compliance with the Title 22 California Code of Regulations. LPA was greeted and granted access to facility by Owner/Licensee, Loretta Ehrhart. LPA explained the nature of the inspection and thoroughly toured both inside and outside of the facility. LPA observed the required posted materials: Facility License, Menus, PUB 269 Child Passenger Restraint System Poster, PUB 393 Notification of Parents Rights, LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan, LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness Checklist, LIC 613A Personal Rights, and Activity Schedule. LPA reviewed 2 children's records. Ensuring that each file contains: Personal Rights, Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Information, Physicians Report, Notification of Parents Rights, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment, Needs & Services Plans. Needs & Services Plans also include individual feeding plans for each child and are updated at least once every three months or sooner if needed. and Immunizations. In conjunction, LPA audited 2 Personnel Records for each present staff member. Staff qu alifications to include: transcripts/verification of experience, Current Pediatric CPR & First Aid Certifications, Immunization, Health Screening Report, Criminal Record Statement, Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, Employee Rights, and Mandated Reporter Certificate. LPA and licensee discussed capacity ratios at which time LPA emphasized on the visual observation regulation. LPA observed all classrooms to be clean and in order, with drinking water readily available via water bottles, and water jugs. LPA observed solid waste containers with tight-fitting lids in each room, and the staff and children's bathrooms were found to be clean and sanitary. LPA noted separate staff bathroom that are not utilized by the children. No weapons or firearms on the premises was confirmed. LPA observed food preparation and storage areas were found to be clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and other vermin. Additionally, cleaning supplies were securely stored in top cabinets inaccessible to children. LPA observed that a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher and working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors are in place. LPA and licensee discussed the facility does not administer medications at this time. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. However, water tables are used for play time. LPA gave \342\200\234Drowning Is Silent\342\200\235 flyer that includes Water Safety Tips and informational website address. LPA took the opportunity to remind the licensee that all staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks. Have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions before working with children in care. In conjunction, LPA went over applicable civil penalties for those adults who have not received fingerprint clearances, are not associated to the license and who come in contact with or provide care and supervision to the children. A $500 immediate civil penalty. An ongoing $100 per day per violation continues until the violation(s) is corrected. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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 No deficiencies cited, exit interview conducted, and a copy of this report was left at the facility. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED, POSTED NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE FACILITY, AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.