Routine inspection·October 8, 2024

On 10/08/2024 at 12:20PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Karen Navar conducted an on site inspection for the purpose of an 3 yr Annual Random. LPA and Program Lead Alicia Mendizabal toured the facility inside and outside and the floor and yard plan were verified. Census was taken in individual classrooms. The overall census observed was 0 school age children and 1 staff. Facility hours are 7:00AM TO 6:00PM, Monday through Friday. Sign in/out procedure was reviewed for compliance. Facility uses Catalyst Kids Hubbe App. Parent/authorized representative is given a pin number that is linked to legal name and relationship to child. Facility provides care to children during the academic school year and summer months. Facility does not offer transportation to children in care during the academic school year. During the summer months facility provides transportation to children in care for the purpose of field trips with a licensed bus driver. The California Child Passenger Safety Law was posted by the entrance of the facility. Facility met all posting requirements. An on-site Facility Personnel Report Summary review showed that all facility staff or other individuals who require background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. The LPA inspected the indoor areas and areas accessible to children at the time of the visit. The facility was equipped with working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, working telephone service, and at least one fire extinguisher that meets statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. A record review shows that the last drill documented on September 12, 2024, was a soft lock down drill. Program Lead stated fire department checked fire alarm during the month of 9/2024. The Program Lead stated that there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility; none were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items that could pose a danger if readily available were inaccessible to children in care. No poisons or other items that could pose a danger to clients were observed during the inspection. Continue to page 2. Page 2. The facility provides age-appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials. LPA observed games, coloring materials, and books for children being served. The center provides morning breakfast and afternoon snacks to children. Menus were posted where they could be reviewed by parents. At the time of inspection, food prep areas were clean and sanitary, and food was properly stored. Drinking water is available to children in care through the means of water jugs or drinking fountain. The LPA observed that the facility\342\200\231s floors, equipment, furniture, and clients\342\200\231 bathrooms were clean, in good repair, and free of sharp edges. The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by a drinking fountain children can refill their sports bottles that is labeled with child\342\200\231s name on it. The playground was enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height and is in good repair. At the time of inspection, the surface of the outdoor activity area was maintained and free of any observable hazards. The areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and other similar equipment were cushioned with a rubber cushioning material that absorbs falls. 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. 2 Staff files were reviewed for staff during the facility inspection on this date. Health screening and immunization as required were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health, and Safety (H&S)1596.7995 (a) (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, 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 and measles for 2 staff were reviewed and within compliance. 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. 2 Staff files were reviewed and in compliance. At least one staff member present has current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification with expiration date 8/2025. 5 Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete, and current record for each child. In the areas reviewed the children\342\200\231s files were found to be in full compliance. Continue to page 3. Page 3. Facility does not offer infant care. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Program Lead for information purposes. The Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also provided the Program Lead with resources for checking 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies with Program Lead and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/ . 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 . Child Care Centers (CCC) CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: Program Lead provided a copy of lead testing results to LPA. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For childcare center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP Continue to page 4. Page 4. Program Lead was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian The Program Lead was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.cdss.ca.gov . Program Lead 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.cdss.ca.gov 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. Exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with Program Lead Alicia Mendizabal. 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. 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/communi ty-care-licensing/process . End of report.