Routine inspection·September 25, 2024

On 09/25/2024 at 1:20 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susan Brewer, arrived at the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA was granted entry by Director Claudia Gonzalez. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: According to the director the facility will be undergoing construction for the outdoor activity area by the end of the year. The director agrees to notify the department of the plans for changes to the outdoor activity area and submit an updated LIC999 Facility Sketch with changes. Normal days and hours of operation: Monday- Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, in the school age classroom. The inspection consisted of reviews of the following domains: Food Service; Reporting Requirements Physical Plant; Care and Supervision; Children Records; Staff Records; Staffing Ratio and Capacity and Personal Rights. The inspection found the facility to be in compliance in these domains. The licensee is asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days if changes have been made. 1. LIC 500 Personnel Report 2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan. 3. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made) 4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization 5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility 6. LIC 200A Application for changes. 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 within the terms of the license. \302\267 Facility is clean, safe and sanitary and in good repair. \302\267 Ratios were met during this inspection. LPA took a census of 19 children supervised by 3 staff. \302\267 A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed and checked by the fire department. A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by the Director during this inspection. \302\267 Appropriate supervision was provided during this inspection. \302\267 Classrooms are equipped with age-appropriate furniture and equipment in good condition. \302\267 Classrooms are clean and free of hazards. \302\267 All materials and surface accessible to children are toxic free. \302\267 No weapons stored at the facility on 09/25/2024. \302\267 There are no bodies of water present on 09/25/2024. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. \302\267 Medications are stored where inaccessible to children and located in the kitchen cabinet. Per director, no clients enrolled are requesting IMS services at this time. \302\267 Center is equipped to isolate and care for any child who becomes ill during the day. Isolation will be in the director\342\200\231s office and the village classroom. \302\267 Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children which include: disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to children. \302\267 All floors shall be clean and safe. \302\267 Measures are taken to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents on a quarterly basis. \302\267 Toxins are key locked in a storage room. \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 on 09/25/2024. The director stated the facility is preparing to update the outdoor turf and equipment. The director was reminded to notify the department when the construction begins. \302\267 Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition. \302\267 Food preparation area is clean and free of vermin. \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 Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and out and is provided by tap water, water pitchers, disposable cups and individual cups. \302\267 The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall by natural grass. \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 Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements on 09/25/2024. A waiver is on file for the facility staff to sign children in/out on the Pro-care software app. \302\267 A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 10/15/2025 \302\267 Opening and closing staff member\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid expires on 10/15/2025. \302\267 Director completed Health, Safety, Nutrition and Lead Training is not on file, however a fully qualified staff is present. \302\267 Staff qualifications and files were reviewed and complete on 09/25/2024, with health screening is on file and all staff meet educational requirements and health requirements for performing assigned tasks. \302\267 Staff received on the job training for housekeeping, sanitation and universal health precautions. \302\267 Each child\342\200\231s file is complete on 09/25/2024. \302\267 Licensee was informed of the Department has inspection authority per Health and Safety Codes \302\267 Documentation of Lead Testing is on file: 02/01/2022 results indicate no lead exceedances. \302\267 A review of staff records on 09/24/2024 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. The Director Claudia Gonzalez 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 This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA Susan Brewer, reviewed storage for medication and equipment/supplies and administrative records, however no children are receiving medical services at this time. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP . A Plan for Providing 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 Claudia Gonzalez was reminded that all adults 18 and over working in the facility, 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 licensed Childcare 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. The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov for Riverside Regional Office. 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 . Deficiencies not cited this visit. Civil Penalties not issued this visit A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Claudia Gonzalez.