Routine inspection·February 9, 2022

An annual required inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Kevin O'Connell. The facility file was reviewed prior to this inspection. A review of the personnel report on 02/09/22 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. The Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 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. The facility’s operating hours are 06:30am- 06:00pm, Monday – Friday. The facility was toured inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. The items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds and medications) were observed to be inaccessible to children. Poisons are key locked in an outdoor janitor's closet. The facility was free of flies, insects and rodents. The toys, floors, desks and other equipment and surfaces were clean, toxic free, safe and in good condition. There is drinking water available to children both indoors in the classrooms and outdoors on the playground. The children’s bathrooms were in safe and sanitary condition. Children bring their lunch and a menu was posted for snacks. Food prep areas are clean. Garbage cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids. The playground was free of hazards. The playground equipment and surface areas were in safe condition. There is pea gravel & wood chips underneath climbing structures and/or play equipment to absorb falls. The LPA observed a working carbon monoxide detector and a charged fire extinguisher of at least 2A 10: BC or larger. The Director stated that there are no bodies of water and none were observed. The Director stated no weapons are stored on site and none were observed. During today's inspection, staffing ratios were being met as there were 47 children being supervised by seven teachers and the Director in classrooms. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity. Sign in, sign out regulation was reviewed, discussed and in compliance. At least one staff member present during the visit possessed current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications. Ten children’s records were reviewed at 11:55am, and contained identification forms with authorized representative information, as well as medical assessments. Eight staff records were reviewed at 11:20 am. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. This facility is providing IMS at this time (one Epi-Pen). LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. 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 title 22 regulations were cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Center Director, Christina Bohlen. 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: www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/communty-care-licensing/process .