Routine inspection·June 23, 2023

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Perla Ordones and Aman Sharma conducted a required/annual inspection as part of a compliance review. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted: A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation. The licensee/director is asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days: - LIC 500 Personnel Report - LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan - Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made) - LIC 309 Administrative Organization (only if changes have been made) - LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (only if changes have been made) \302\267 The following items have been posted and are updated where necessary: - License - Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148) - Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster (PUB393) - Personal Rights (LIC613A) - Child Car Seat Law - Menu \302\267 The facility is operating with the limits as stated on the license. \302\267 Ratios are being met during this inspection. \302\267 Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and free of hazards. \302\267 There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Director Kim Koslo. \302\267 There are no accessible bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. \302\267 Medications are not provided or administered by the facility. \302\267 Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous. \302\267 Poisons and toxins are not locked. During facility tour, LPAs observed a classroom that was not being utilized housed an unlocked cabinet containing a hydrogen peroxide bottle which can be categorized as a poison. LPAs observed no children in the area and Director Koslo confirmed that the classroom is not being utilized for the time being. Additionally, the hydrogen peroxide bottle was in an high area inaccessible to children. \302\267 All floors shall be clean and safe. \302\267 Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition. \302\267 Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences and free of hazards. \302\267 Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment but not in good condition. LPAs observed the outside area occupied by the playground had some materials in disrepair. Director explained that the grass area is the only part outside utilized during the summer and that the outside area with the playground is only utilized during the school year. LPAs checked the accessible area with playground equipment and saw an accessible fence lattice with chipped wood which can cause splinters. Additionally, LPAs also saw a child sized toy pirate ship with a wooden seat that is loose and chipped which can cause harm to children. Director stated the fence lattice would be removed and the toy pirate ship would be repaired for safe use by children who will return to the facility in the fall. \302\267 Food preparation area is clean, free of litter, rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin. However, during facility tour, LPA Ordones observed several insects to be present in the area where food is stored for the children. Teachers and Director confirmed children are only fed snacks by the facility and lunch is brought from home. LPA was told that today, 06/23/2023, children were fed animal crackers and LPA verified no ants were present in the container which housed the crackers. Additionally, LPA verified the crackers were not expired. LPA brought the matter to the attention of Director who threw out the Ziploc bags with unmarked food inside which the ants were surrounding. LPA also informed Director it is best practice to keep food in sealed containers and to write the expiration date of the food when unavailable on the containers. Director stated that the facility is going through and cleaning all rooms including the kitchen and that the kitchen will be cleaned as soon as possible to prevent children's food from being contaminated. LPA noted that the visit was conducted during the summer when ants are more likely to appear, and that the kitchen was in good repair with no food left out or crumbs surrounding the pantry. \302\267 Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination. \302\267 All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. \302\267 Menus shall be posted at least one week in advance in a place visible by the child\342\200\231s authorized representative, dated and kept on file for 30 days, and made available upon request. \302\267 Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and outdoors and provided by water pitchers and refillable water bottles. \302\267 The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. Sand is used as material under high climbing equipment. \302\267 Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements. \302\267 A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 08/2023. \302\267 Opening and closing staff member\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid expires on 08/2023. \302\267 Director completed Health and Safety Training - 08/05/2007. \302\267 A review of children\342\200\231s records was conducted, and records were found to be complete during this inspection. \302\267 Disaster drills to be conducted every six months \342\200\223 last drill conducted on 02/02/2023. \302\267 The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office\342\200\231s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov \302\267 A review of staff records on 06/23/2023 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. \302\267 The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov \302\267 A review of staff records indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired. Additionally, staff records were not complete. The following are some of the documents missing from staff records: immunizations, Health Screening (LIC503), and valid Mandated Reporter Child Care Providers Training (AB1207). LPAs brought this matter to the attention of Director Koslo. LPAs discussed AB 2370 and provided a copy of PIN 21-21-CCP which explains the requirement for lead testing of water. All licensed Child Care Centers operating in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010, shall test their water for lead. For more information visit: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information 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)/ (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 Director Kim Koslo 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. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. To access on-line Licensing forms & Regulations for a Child Care Center please visit: www.ccld.ca.gov . The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday \342\200\223 Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200 See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Kim Koslo.