Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 01/25/2022 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stella Gutierrez conducted an on site visit for the purpose of a 1 year required inspection. LPA met with Director, Ellen England who provided LPA a tour of the facility inside and outside and the floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were verified. LPA, Gutierrez observed no children in care. Director stated that children will be in care at 2:00 PM. Due to COVID 19 guidelines, LPA observed staff wearing face mask, social distancing and following CDC and Dept of Public Health Guidelines. Facility hours are 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM., Monday through Friday. Entrance Checklist (LIC 126) was provided to Director. .
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. Snacks are provided. Facility is areas were clean and sanitary.
Snack menus were posted where they could be reviewed by parents. 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 Water Bottles, drinking fountain off limits. The children's bathrooms are clean and sanitary. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months. The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher. Facility met all posting requirement. The California Child Passenger Safety Law was posted by the entrance of the facility .
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F
ood is properly stored. Menus were posted where they could be reviewed by parents. 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
bottles water, drinking fountain off
limits. The children's bathrooms are clean and sanitary. The California Child Passenger Safety Law was posted by the entrance of the facility
The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. The dual shared play ground is off limits. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by drinking fountain. 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,
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2 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 (licensee and assistant) were reviewed and 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.
At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires
09/2023.
***This facility does not provide Incident Medical Services (don\342\200\231t include red writing)
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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
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The
director
was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at
www.ccld.ca.gov
director
may request to be added to an email list to receive a Quarterly Update by contacting the 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. Facility Director does/does not have lead training Certificate.
PIN 21-29-CCP Face Covering Requirements and Guidance for Child Care Providers Regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID 19) was provided and licensee was to continue to
message the \342\200\234Three W\342\200\231s\342\200\235: Wash your hands. Watch your physical distance. Wear a mask. This face covering guidance is for all individuals 2 years and older, except for the exceptions (child\342\200\231s development, medical exemptions, etc.) that are outlined by CDPH.
In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit.
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Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee
[or facility representative] (include name).
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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
.
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