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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

LITTLE BIG PRESCHOOLLicense 304371456
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Page 1 of 3 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mahnaz (Nancy) Malek conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of an Annual Inspection. The Covid-19 Emergency Response questionnaire was reviewed and answered by the director, Sarah Holifield. LPA met with the director and toured the facility inside and outside, and the floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were verified. The overall census observed was 2 preschool children whom they were being supervised by the director, Sara Holifield. Due to Covid LPA observed the facility is following CDC and Dept of Public Health Guidelines. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staff to child ratios. Facility hours are 8:30am - 6:00pm., Monday through Friday. 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 director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. 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. The facility provides snacks. Lunches are provided by parents. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. There is drinking water available to children indoors by children's own water bottles and facility bottle water and Dixie cups. The children's bathrooms are clean and sanitary. Children nap on cots, bedding is stored individually and is washed by the parents on a weekly basis. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months and keeps documentation of drills. The facility has a at least one working smoke detector, one working carbon monoxide detector and at least one functioning fire extinguisher. Facility meets all posting requirements. Continued on page 2 Page 2 of 3 The outdoor activity space for this facility is the Multie Purpose Room which was inspected for compliance. The facility has a waiver in place for not having outdoor space. The Multie Purpose Room met the requirement according to the waiver. The surface of the activity space is maintained and free of hazards. No high play equipment was observed. Drinking water is provided by children's own water bottles. The equipment and toys are in good repair and free of sharp edges. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. The activity room is safe, sanitary and in good repair. Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 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, measles for all 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. At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications. Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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 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 facility representative was informed, and website given, about the California Child Care Disaster Plan has been posted to the UCSF Continued on page 3 Page 3 of 3 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Sarah Holifield. 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/process . No deficiencies were cited today. End of 3 pages of reports.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

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What happened during the January 10, 2022 inspection of LITTLE BIG PRESCHOOL?

This was a inspection inspection of LITTLE BIG PRESCHOOL on January 10, 2022. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to LITTLE BIG PRESCHOOL on January 10, 2022?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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