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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERLicense 300614114
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Page 1 of 3 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mahnaz (Nancy) Malek conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of an Annual Inspection. The Covid-19 Emergency Response questionnaire was reviewed and answered. LPA met with Site Supervisor, Heidi Argent in P5. LPA toured the facility inside and outside, and the floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were verified. According to site supervisor, there were no children present for the PM session for P5. There were 8 preschool children in AM session for P5. LPA observed 2 staff in P12 whom they were waiting for 8 preschool children to come in for the PM session. Due to COVID 19 guidelines, LPA observed staff wearing face masks, and were following CDC and Dept of Public Health Guidelines. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staff to child ratio. Operations hours are Monday-Friday, AM session: 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. and PM session: 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m, serving children ages 3-5 years old. Waiver for shared playground and restrooms on file. 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. Licensee 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 staff are exempt of this requirement because they are employees of Capistrano Unified School District). 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. The facility provides lunch for children. Floors, Continued on page 2 Page 2 of 2 equipment, and furniture were clean and observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. There is drinking water available to children indoors by water container and Dixie cups. Children's bathrooms are clean and sanitary. (Located on the elementary school site). Children are part time for this program and they don't nap at the facility. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months and keeps documentation of drills. The facility has at least one working carbon monoxide detector in the classroom. Facility meets all posting requirements. The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. The playground is enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height and is in good repair. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained and free of hazards. The cushioning material around outdoor play equipment and other similar equipment appeared to be enough to absorbs falls. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by water container and Dixie cups. The outdoor equipment and toys are in good repair and free of sharp edges. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. The inspected outdoor facility grounds are safe, sanitary and in good repair. Three staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for all staff were reviewed. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all directors and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years. At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications. Ten children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child. For Incidental Medical Services (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 Continued on page 3 Page 3 of 3 The Site Supervisor was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.ccld.ca.gov She 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 facility representative 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. No violations were observed today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor, Heidi Argent.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

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What happened during the February 15, 2022 inspection of EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER?

This was a inspection inspection of EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER on February 15, 2022. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER on February 15, 2022?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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