Routine inspection·April 19, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) P Rivas conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with director, Melisa Brewer. LPA and Ms. Brewer together toured the facility inside and outside and verified the floor and yard plan (lic 999). Census was taken at 9:15 am. 7 children and 3 staff were present. This facility is a Family -Cooperative School. The hours of operation are 9:00a.m.- 12:00p.m., Monday through Friday. There are 54 children enrolled but not all attend on same days. Children either attend 2 days a week or 3 days a week. Parents participate in classroom, and other duties as needed. (ex. scheduling parents). A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates 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. During the inspection of the indoor activity space, items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Poisons/Hazardous Items are not kept on the premises. Food is brought from home; Kitchen was clean and sanitary. Food is properly stored. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and were observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. There is drinking water available to children indoors by water bottles. The children's bathrooms are clean and sanitary. Children do not nap in the facility. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months(04/17/23). The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher. Facility met all posting requirement Page 1 of 4 page 2 The California Child Passenger Safety Law was posted by the entrance of the facility. The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. There are 3 playgrounds which were enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height. The surface of the outdoor activity space was well maintained and free of hazards. The cushioning material (sand) around the climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment appeared to be enough to absorbs falls. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by parents in children's water bottles. Names are on children water bottles. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. The facility grounds were safe, sanitary and in good repair. Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date, 03 staff files were reviewed. Health screening and immunization's as required were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1596.7995 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for were reviewed within compliance. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed child care providers, administrators, or employees of a licensed child day care facility to complete the mandated reporter training, and to renew the training every two years. 1 staff present today did not have a current Mandated Reporter certificate. (technical violation will be provided) At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 08/23. Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child. 07 of children's files were reviewed for documentation of the child’s name, address, and telephone number of the child’s authorized representative and of relatives or others that can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary (LIC 700) and a medical assessment. In the areas reviewed the children’s files were found to be in full compliance. Sign in/out procedure was reviewed for compliance. The person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. The director was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/policy/provider-information-notices/child-care Page 2 of 4 page 3 The director stated that she currently receives Quarterly Updates. Child Care Advocate at childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov or at www.ccld.ca.gov LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian Information on the additional nutrition training, immunization requirements for children, and Health Schools Act ( http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/pestmgt/schoolipm.htm ) were provided. The director was informed, and website given, about the California Child Care Disaster Plan has been posted to the UCSF California Childcare Health Program website: cchp.ucsf.edu/content/disaster-preparedness Also provided was information about the E-Learning Modules available at https://ccld.childcarevideos.org A copy of the California Department of Social Services Lead Information Brochure was explained and provided to the facility representative. https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2022/CCP/PIN-22-06-CCP.pdf Facility Director does have lead training Certificate. LPA also informed the 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. English: https//www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/SIDSchildcaresafesleep.pdf Spanish: https//www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/ChildCareProvSleepSPAN2011.pdf AAP: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/A-Parents-Guide-to-Safe-Sleep.aspx NIH: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/safesleepbasics/environment/room/text_alternative Director was informed of the Child Care licensing webinars and to review PIN 22-30-CCP for more information on how to access the Webinars on Resources: https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/family-child-care-providers/ cont page 4 page 4 Staff interview conducted with the director during today’s inspection. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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 facility representative 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. During today’s inspection, the facility was in compliance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, no deficiency was cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Melissa Brewer . Appeal Rights and deficiencies were discussed. The facility representative was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 ) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. 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. 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 . Page 4 of 4