Routine inspection·February 9, 2022

All times on this report are approximations. At 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Amanda Blesi and Lea Habtom met with Director, Robannie Evans, for the purpose of an unannounced 1 year required inspection. The program operates two half day sessions. Upon arrival there were no children present as the morning group had just left and 4 staff were present and prepping for the afternoon children. LPAs observed all staff wearing face coverings indoors. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained criminal record clearance. A health and safety inspection was conducted in the classrooms, restrooms, food service areas, and outdoor play areas. Director states the program is conducted the majority of the time outside and the classrooms are used primarily on rainy or inclement weather days. LPA observed the following documents are posted: License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Personal Rights, Parents' Rights Poster, menus, and daily schedule. Cleaning disinfectants and hazardous items are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. No Medications were on site. Director stated there are no poisons on the premises. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, and toileting facilities are in sanitary, and operating condition. Bins for solid waste in the kitchen have tight fitting lids. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. Children provide their own food at this time. There are functional water fountains indoors and outdoors. Children also have labeled water bottles. LPA observed full legal signatures while reviewing the sign in and sign out sheet. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts. LPA observed wood chip cushioning beneath the play structure. Outdoor shade is provided by trees. There are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed a functional carbon monoxide detector. At 11:40 p.m., LPA reviewed staff files. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification. LPA observed immunization records and documentation of the educational background, training, and/or experience. (Report continues on 809-C) AT 12:00pm 12 preschool age children arrived for the afternoon program. LPA observed updated AB 1207 Mandated Reporter training certificates. Director was advised that Mandated Reporter training must be renewed every two years and can be renewed at www.mandatedreporterca.com . LPA reviewed children's records. Each child's file contained an emergency card, consent for emergency medical treatment, health history and notifications of children\342\200\231s and parent\342\200\231s rights. Facility representative 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. LPA discussed Assembly Bill 2370, which will require licensed Child Care facilities to test their water for excessive amounts of lead. Testing will be required beginning January 1st, 2020 to January 1st, 2023 and must be conducted every five years from initial testing . Director was encouraged to the visit the Department's website at WWW.CDSS.CA.GOV for information regarding child care updates, forms, regulations and legislation pertaining child care centers. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Robannie Evans. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. 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-car e-licensing/process