Routine inspection·July 13, 2023

At approximately 9:25am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Matthew Gallo and Licensing Program Manager Keven Peters met with Director Jessica Divine for the purpose of an unannounced annual random inspection. Census included 13 preschool children supervised by 2 staff. Facility hours of operation are 9:00am-3:00pm, year-round. Facility does not offer transportation services. LPA toured the building including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service and outdoor play areas. All necessary postings were observed. Director stated there were no poisons or firearms on the premises, and LPA did not observe any bodies of water. All toxic and hazardous items were inaccessible to children. Functional carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector were present. Furniture and equipment were in good condition, and floors appeared clean throughout the facility. Playground equipment and surfaces were free of loose or sharp parts, and the areas underneath or around climbing equipment were sufficiently cushioned with grass and bark. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. Program provides breakfast, lunch, and snack, and menus were posted in visible sight. The food preparation space was free of litter and all food was protected against contamination. Storage containers with solid waste had tight-fitting covers. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. LPA observed full legal signatures while reviewing the sign in and sign out sheet. Medication was properly stored and inaccessible to children. Sufficient napping equipment was available. LPA reviewed 5 children's files and observed them to be complete. Upon reviewing staff files, Director's Director package of necessary records was not available to review. In addition, review of staff qualifications revealed that a present staff member did not have the necessary educational units to provide supervision to children. Continues on 809-C Criminal record clearances were verified and facility representative 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. LPA reviewed the Department's inspection authority and discussed with designee any changes that may occur regarding the director or an employee acting in the director's absence must be reported to department within 10 working days. LPA verified compliance with Assembly Bill 2370, which requires licensed Child Care facilities to test their water for excessive amounts of lead. Director was encouraged to the visit the departments website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for information regarding childcare updates, forms, regulations and legislation pertaining child care centers. Title 22 deficiencies are cited on the subsequent pages of this report. Licensee acknowledges, that FOR TYPE A DEFICIENCIES ONLY upon receipt, licensee shall post LIC 809D with Type A deficiencies for 30 days and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. LIC 9224 must be signed by parents/guardians and kept with the children's forms as a receipt whenever any Type A documents are provided by the licensee. LIC 9224 a nd Appeal Rights were provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Jessica Divine. Appeal rights and a Notice of Site Visit were provided, the latter of which must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Licensee has inquired about TSP services, and LPA will provide further information on accessing that program.