Routine inspection·July 31, 2024

On 07/31/2024 at 8:55AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), K.Navar conducted an on site inspection for the purpose of an 3year-Annual Random. LPA and Jason Reyes 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 4 preschool staff and 11 preschool children. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance with staffing ratios. 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. Facility hours are 9a.m.- 5p.m., Monday through Friday Sign in/out procedure was reviewed for compliance. The person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. 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. Food is prepared on site; and snacks are provided. Food prep areas were clean and sanitary. Food is properly stored. Director emails menus to parents and Menu was posted where they could be reviewed by parents. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and were observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. There is drinking water available to children indoors by water jugs children bring sports bottle with the child’s name on it from home. The children's bathrooms are clean and sanitary. There was a changing table in the bathroom not next to a sink. Director stated they do not use it at this time that they will be using in future. LPA spoke with director regarding regulation 101439 (h) and that it will need to be in arms reach of a sink. Children nap on cots and bedding is stored individually and is washed weekly by facility at the end of week. Continue to page 2. Page 2 The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. The playground was enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height. The surface of the outdoor activity space was well maintained and free of hazards. The rubber cushioning material around the climbing equipment, and other similar equipment appeared to be enough to absorbs falls. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by water jugs. Children bring sports bottles with name on it to be refilled as needed. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. The facility grounds. Were safe, sanitary and in good repair. LPA observed sandbox to have plastic black tarp and a lot of leaves inside it with toys. LPA reminded Director that sandbox should be clean and inspected daily for the health and safety of the children and read the regualtion Outdoor Activity Space 101238.2 (e)(1). The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months 6/10/2024. The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher. Director stated that Fire Alarm was last inspected 7/2023 by Times Alarm and will be inspected 8/02/2024 by PyroPro. Facility met all posting requirements. The California Child Passenger Safety Law was posted by the entrance of the facility. 6 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) 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 and measles for (licensee and assistant) 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. Facility uses a Licensing approved Child Mandate Training that is done by Keenan Safe Schools. At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 09/2025. 5 children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete, and current record for each child.In care. The areas reviewed the children’s files were found to be in full compliance. Continue to page 3. Page 3 CCC COMPLETED TESTING on 12/2022 AND 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. Facility representative stated that facility does not have any children enrolled who require medication at this time. 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 Transfer Request (LIC9182). The director was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.ccld.ca.gov director 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 director 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. Continue to page 4. Page 4 A copy of the 2016 “A Child Care Providers Guild to Safe Sleep” was provided to the director. English: https//www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/SIDSchildcaresafesleep.pdf (IF SPANISH) Spanish: https//www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/ChildCareProvSleepSPAN2011.pdf AAP: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/A-Parents-Guide-to-Safe-Sleep.aspx NIH: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/safesleepbasics/environment/room/text_alternative Safe to Sleep Campaign: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/materials · Always place infants on their backs for sleeping · Use only a tight-fitting sheet on the crib or play yard mattress. · Do not hang any items from the crib or above the crib. · Keep all items, including blankets, out of the crib or play yard. · Pacifiers may be used if they do not have items attached to them. · Infants should not be swaddled or have any items covering them while sleeping. · The temperature of the room should be comfortable enough for an adult to wear a t-shirt and not be too hot or too cold. 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. The facility representative was informed that the “Notice of Site Visit” must be posted for 30 consecutive days. The “Notice of Site Visit” must be posted on or adjacent to the door. Failure to post will result in Civil Penalties of $100.00. End of Report.