Routine inspection·October 5, 2023

On 10/05/2023 at 8:45 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susan Brewer, arrived at the facility to conduct a 1 year required annual inspection. LPA was granted entry by Teacher Natalie Munoz. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: The Site Director Sylvia Saldana, was away from the facility. Lead Teacher Natalie Munoz was substituting on behalf of the director and 1 Teacher\342\200\231s Assistant were present and supervising children. During COVID-19, as of 09/30/2020 the licensee went through a corporation name change from Child Development Center to Catalyst Kids. There were additional changes by the Bejamin Franklin Elementary School, were imposed by eliminating access and use of the schools multi-purpose room. At 11:00 Center Manager Elva Tarin, arrived at the facility to joint the inspection. Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday- Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Staff are present from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. A portable module located on the South-West end of the school is used for operation/indoor activity space The Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten Playground located on the North-East end of the school campus is designated for the Outdoor Activity space. 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, on or before 11/05/2023: 1. LIC 500 Personnel Report, rec\342\200\231d on 10/05/2023 2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan, rec\342\200\231d on 10/05/2023 3. LIC999 Facility Sketches for the Indoor and Outdoor Activity Spaces, to reflect changes CONTINUED: The licensee is asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days, on or before 11/05/2023: 4. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made) 5. LIC 309 Administrative Organization, rec\342\200\231d on 10/05/2023 6. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility, rec\342\200\231d on 10/05/2023 7. Waiver request to share outdoor activity space with elementary school. 8. Waiver request to share outdoor restrooms with elementary school. 9. Waiver request to temporarily use indoor restroom for staff, pending designation of staff restroom. 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, with the exception of the requirement to obtain waivers to share the outdoor activity space and restrooms with the elementary school children. \302\267 Ratios were met and appropriate supervision was provided during this inspection. LPA took a census of 2 staff, supervising 6 children in care. \302\267 Classrooms are clean, free of hazards and equipped with age-appropriate furniture and equipment in good condition. \302\267 No weapons stored at the facility. \302\267 There are no accessible bodies of water present on 10/05/2023. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. \302\267 No medications are stored at this time, the facility is not currently providing Incidental Medical Services. An IMS Plan of Operation is on file, received on 10/05/2023. \302\267 Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaners and other items that are dangerous. Poisons and toxins are locked under the sink. \302\267 All floors are clean and safe. \302\267 Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition. The facility has 2 handwashing sinks and 2 toilets in the indoor activity space. In the outdoor activity space the facility is using 2 sinks and 4 toilets behind the Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten classrooms 13 and 14, however a waiver is not on file for use of the shared restrooms with elementary school children. \302\267 Outdoor activity areas/playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences, free of hazards and are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition. The (TK)/Kindergarten Playground located on the North-East end of the school campus is designated for the Outdoor Activity space. The facility has a rotating schedule to share the outdoor activity space with the TK/Kindergarten elementary school children and do not commingle, however, a waiver is not on file to share the outdoor play area with elementary school children. \302\267 Food preparation area is clean, free of litter, rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin. \302\267 Measures are taken to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents. \302\267 Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination. The facility has a refrigerator for perishable cold foods and storage cabinets for dry products. \302\267 Storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins-have tight-fitting covers in good repair \302\267 Menus are 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 out and provided by tap water and individual water bottles to refill and disposable cups. The facility also uses 2 outdoor drinking fountains located on the TK/Kindergarten playground; however, the drinking fountains were not included in the initial testing for lead exposure in the water outlets used by preschool children. \302\267 The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall: Facility has rubber matting and natural grass. \302\267 Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements: Electronic sign-in through the hub software program. \302\267 A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 04/2024 \302\267 Opening and closing staff member\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid expires on 04/2025 \302\267 Director completed Health and Safety Training on May 11 and 12, 2023 \302\267 Staff qualifications and files were reviewed and are complete on 10/05/2023 \302\267 Staff have received on the job training for housekeeping, sanitation and universal health precautions Licensee was informed the Department has inspection authority per Health and Safety Codes. Licensee provided the Unusual Incident Reporting email: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov \302\267 Children files were reviewed and are complete on 10/05/2023. \302\267 Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months: Last drill for fire and lockdown on 09/21/2023 at 11:02 AM - 11:07 AM, with 8 children present and 3 staff. \302\267 The facility water outlets were tested for Lead exposure on 05/05/2022 for the kitchen sink, used for to prep food and refill water bottles. The facility failed to include the 2 water fountains used for water consumption located at the TK and Kindergarten playground, which are used by preschool children for water consumption. AB2370 \342\200\223 Lead Exposure, day care facilities, effective January 1, 2019 \342\200\223 The bill requires that all Child Care Centers, operating in a building constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have their drinking water tested for excessive lead levels, on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023. Child Care Centers must thereafter test their drinking water every five years after the date of the initial test. AB605 \342\200\223 Child day care facilities, birth to school-age license; Effective January 1, 2021 AB2960 \342\200\223 Child care and development services, online portal \342\200\223 Effective June 20, 2022 - This bill requires the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI), within the California Department of Education (CDE), to develop and post on CDE's website a comprehensive child care and development services online portal for families and providers by June 30, 2022. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS updated plan received on 10/05/2023. LPA S. Brewer, reviewed storage location of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. Preschool children are not receiving IMS services at this time and no medication is currently stored at the facility. 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 For CCCs: Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Center Manager Elva Tarin, was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or 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 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 Susan Brewer, informed Center Manager Elva Tarin, of the importance of checking for recalled devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. 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 were cited not this visit. Civil Penalties were not cited 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 Center Manager Elva Tarin.