Routine inspection·February 14, 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 02/14/22 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 Head Start Menlo center is the main file). 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\342\200\231s operating hours are 08:00am- 02:00pm, Monday \342\200\223 Friday. There was only one classroom operating today, the other class was operating temporarily via Zoom as children were isolating from Covid positive cases from the prior week. 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. The Director states that poisons are not allowed but can be key locked in a janitor's closet if needed. 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. The children\342\200\231s bathrooms were in safe and sanitary condition. Children are provided breakfast, lunch and snacks, menus were posted. 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 artificial turf 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 9 children being supervised by two teachers, and aide and the Director. 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. Four staff records were reviewed at 10:40 am. Nine children\342\200\231s records were reviewed at 11:30am, and contained identification forms with authorized representative information, as well as medical assessments. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. This facility is providing IMS at this time (one Epi-Pen, one Albuterol inhaler). LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, 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. An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Center Director, Maria Zaragoza. 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 .