Routine inspection·July 20, 2023

On 07/20/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), A. Bootorabi conducted an on site visit for the purpose of a 1 year required inspection. LPA and Director Melissa N. toured the facility inside and outside and the floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were verified. An Entrance Checklist (LIC 125) was provided to Melissa N. Facility Representative / Director . Census was taken upon entry of each classroom: Lions Room - 7 Children & 3 Adults / Elephant Room 8 Children & 2 Teachers / Dolphins Room 4 Children & 2 Teachers / Bears 3 Students & 1 Teacher Other Staff: 2 During the inspection, it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance with staffing ratios. Facility hours were confirmed with the director. The director confirmed hours are 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The LPA and director toured the facility inside. The facility sketch (LIC 999) was verified. Areas stated to be off-limits by the facility sketch were made off-limits by means of child safety gates. Documents reviewed and to be posted in a prominent, publicly accessible area at the facility: Facility License, Waiver, Menus, LIC 613A Personal Rights, PUB 269, PUB 393 Notification of Parent Rights, and LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan. Documents were posted by a side entrance where director stated parent enter the facility and visible to the public. During today's visit the director was given a consultation on having their waiver posted next to their license. No menus were observed as the school does not provide meals or snacks to children. Children bring their own meals and snacks. Documents to be reviewed during inspection: Verification of Disaster and Fire Drill, Daily Activity Schedule, Sign In/Out Sheets, and LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness. The facility had all documents available for review. The last Drill was conducted on 06/21/202/. The daily activity schedule was posted in each classroom. The facility is using clipboards, and paper to sign in and out children. Classrooms 4 - 4 were toured with the director. Classrooms 4 of 4 were inspected and the activity space, and items that could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications) were observed to be stor ed out of the reach of children. Cots used for napping were observed to be maintained in a safe condition for children. A consultation was provided regarding sheets not touching one another during storage. The facility was reminded that napping equipment shall be arranged so that each child has access to a walkway without having to walk on or over the cots or mats of other children. Bedding shall not be shared by different children without first laundering the bedding. Bedding shall be individually stored so that each child's bedding is identifiable and no child's used bedding comes into contact with other bedding. Drinking water was observed and readily available to children in both indoor and outdoor activity areas. The director stated that there are no children with medication currently enrolled. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . A functioning carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarm were tested by the director during today\342\200\231s visit and were observed to be functioning. A fire extinguisher was observed in the hallway near the lions classroom and was marked green (full) and last serviced in May 2023. The surface of the outdoor activity space was observed to be maintained in a safe condition for activities. The surface of the outdoor activity space was observed to be free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass, and other debris. The cushioning material used underneath the climbing structure structure in the outdoor space for children consists of foam like material. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and were free of sharp edges. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. The facility\342\200\231s outdoor grounds are safe, sanitary, and in good repair. LPA observed a sand area in the play ground, bikes, storage for equipment outside. A consultation was provided for water hose observed in the playground. The director stated that the two water fountains were shut off and children bring their own water from home. If children need additional water the facility has a filtered jug and water bottles. Personnel Record review began at 11:34 AM: The LPA requested to review staff records of adults working directly with children. The following documents were requested for review exemptions or exemptions, Staff Qualifications, Immunization Records, LIC 9052 Employee Rights, LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirement to report Child Abuse, 1 CPR First Aid Certification of staff present at the facility at all times, TB clearance, and a Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. The facility had one separate file for each staff member. The files reviewed during today\342\200\231s visit were observed to be incomplete. There is 1 staff certified in CPR & First Aide. Not all staff do not have a current Mandated Reporter Training. The facility files were not observed to be completed and a consultation was provided. 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 facility representative 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 the 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. The LPA requested complete children\342\200\231s records of children enrolled in the program. Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete, and current record for each child. The LPA reviewed files to verify the following documents Immunization Records, LIC 700 Identification, Emergency Medical Treatment, and LIC 995A Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights. The children\342\200\231s records were not complete currently. A consultation was provided for Blue Cards in children's records for immunization. Child Care Licensing Program Webinars: The Child Care Licensing Program is pleased to continue offering webinars to share important information with the childcare licensing community in 2023. 2023 Webinar Schedule \342\200\242 Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 6:00 p.m. \342\200\242 Tuesday, December 12, 2023, 6:00 p.m. To register for webinars, see Provider Information Notice (PIN), PIN 22-30-CCP . The facility representative was informed of the www.MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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. . LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. The facility did not meet the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 Division 12, and regulations not met were observed, discussed, and cited at the time of the visit. The following violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed and cited today: 1596.8662(b)(1) , 101216.1(c)(1) and 101216.2(e) Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee [or facility representative] (include name). Appeal Rights were explained. The Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) 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. First-level appeals should be sent to the regional manager at the address listed above. The Notice of Site Visit was posted and discussed as required by H&S Code Sec. 1596.817. 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/inspection-process