Routine inspection·July 8, 2024

On 07/08/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Christine Jung, conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of an Annual Inspection. Upon arrival, LPA was led on a tour by Facility Representative, Jennifer Ochoa. The overall census observed was four (4) school-age staff, one (1) volunteer, and 19 school-age children. Center Manager, Erika Moreno, joined the inspection about 20 minutes into the visit. Facility hours are 7AM \342\200\223 6PM, Monday through Friday. The Facility Personnel Report Summary reviewed 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. 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 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. During the inspection, items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications) were observed to be inaccessible to children. Poisons/Hazardous Items are not kept on the premises. Food is prepared on site; lunch and snacks are provided. Students may also bring food from home if desired. Food prep areas were clean and sanitary; food was properly stored. Menus were posted where they could be reviewed by authorized representatives. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean, observed to be in good repair, and free of sharp edges. There was drinking water available, both indoors and outdoors, to children by refillable bottles. The children's restrooms were clean and sanitary. The facility conducted a fire emergency drill on 05/24/24. The facility had a working carbon monoxide detector. Facility met all posting requirements. (Go to page 2) Four (4) staff files were reviewed. There was a separate, complete, and current record for each staff. Five (5) children files were reviewed. There was a separate, complete, and current record for each child. Sign in/out procedure was reviewed for compliance. The person who signs the child in and out uses their pin number and records the time of day. The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance and was enclosed by a fence. The surface of the outdoor activity space was maintained and free of hazards. The cushioning material, commercially produced rubber padding, surrounded the climbing equipment, swings, and other similar equipment and was sufficient to absorb falls. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair. Facility representative stated there are no bodies of water present at the facility. 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 child care 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 with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Facility completed testing on 05/02/22. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For 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 (Go to Page 3) The facility representative was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.ccld.ca.gov Facility representative 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 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative Erika Moreno. End of Report.