Routine inspection·October 18, 2024

On 10/18/2024 at 9:00AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Karen Navar conducted an on site inspection for the purpose of a 3 yr. Annual Random. LPA and Site Supervisor Andrea Castillo 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 3 staff. Facility hours are 7:00AM TO 6:00PM, Monday through Friday. Sign in/out procedure was reviewed for compliance. Facility uses an App called Catalyst Kids Hubbe. Each person who is authorized to sign child in and out is given an individual pin that allows them to check in or out and sign with signature. A contracted transportation service is used during summer session to transport children for field trips. 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. Smoke detectors are tested and connected to the school district. There is 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 was documented on September 5, 2024. The Site Supervisor 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 children were observed during the inspection. Continue to page 2. Page 2. The facility provides age-appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the clients served. Children were not present, and Site Supervisor stated that first group will check in at 1:40PM. The facility provides morning 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 by the means of a water jug. Children bring sports bottles labeled with their names that they can refill throughout their time in care, and facility provides paper cups if needed. The LPA observed that the facility’s floors, equipment, furniture, and children’s 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 or water jug. Children bring sports bottles with their name on it and facility provides paper cups if needed. 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. Outdoor activity space has a climbing structure and swings. The area around the climbing structure is cushioned with sand. Site supervisor stated they do not use the climbing structure and only use the swings during playground time with other outdoor activities that they will wheel out with carts. The cushioning material under the swings is a black rubber material 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. 4 Staff files were reviewed for staff present 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 4 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. 4 Staff files were reviewed and in compliance. At least one staff member present has current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification 12/2025. Continue to page 3. Page 3 5 Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete, and current record for each child. In the areas reviewed the children’s files were found to be in full compliance. Facility is an after-school program for school age children. LPA reviewed Safe Sleep with Site Supervisor for informational purpose. Websites were provided for Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep and provided information 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records with Site Supervisor Andrea Cisneros. 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 Site Supervisor 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 . Site supervisor provided a copy of Lead Testing results and – Child Care Center (CCC) CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND THERE WAS NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: 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. Continue to page 4. Page 4. 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 Site Supervisor 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 Site Supervisor was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.cdss.ca.gov Site Supervisor 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 the Site Supervisor Andrea Cisneros. The Site Supervisor 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