Routine inspection·February 10, 2022

On Thursday, February 10th, 2022, at 9:14am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Blake Morillas met with the Director, Morgan Best, for the purpose of an unannounced Annual Required inspection. At 9:17am, 15 preschool age children, 7 toddlers, and 7 staff in separate rooms were observed. 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. Operating hours are 8:30am to 3:45pm, Monday through Friday with the Preschool program closing at 12:30pm on Wednesdays. The Preschool Program is closed during the Summer. The Toddler Program operates year around. At 9:21am, LPA initiated a health and safety inspection of all indoor and outdoor areas accessible to children. LPA observed that hazardous items (disinfectants, cleaning solutions, etc.) were inaccessible to children in care. LPA reviewed care and supervision of children, staffing ratios, health related services (including medications and first aid supplies), furniture, equipment, and fire drills logs. LPA observed all required forms to be posted. Sign/in-sign/out sheet were reviewed. Drinking water is readily accessible to children in care. LPA observed sinks and toilets to be operable. There are adequate toys, equipment, and supplies available for the children. LPA inspected the outdoor play area and observed adequate cushioning material and play equipment to be in safe condition. Shaded areas are also available. *Continued on LIC 809-C Page 1 of 3 *Continuation of LIC 809 At 10:00am, LPA began to review children\342\200\231s and staff's files. All staff currently employed with the facility have criminal record clearances through the Department of Education, health screening reports with TB test, and Mandated Reporter training. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid. LPA provided and discussed the Water Lead Testing Requirements as well as current Covid-19 guidelines with the Director. LPA provided the Licensing Agency website ( ccld.ca.gov ), so the Director may obtain updated licensing information, regulations, and forms. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director 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 Director 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. Continued on LIC 809-C Page 2 of 3 *Continuation of LIC 809-C This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 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 - 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 In the areas that were evaluated, there were no deficiencies at this time . 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 . 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Morgan Best. Page 3 of 3