Routine inspection (3-year)·January 25, 2024

On 01/25/2024 at 1:29 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susan Brewer arrived at the facility to conduct a 3 year required annual inspection. LPA was granted entry by Director Carmen Gonzales. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: The licensee agrees to submit updates to the LIC200A application form, the LIC610 Emergency Disaster Plan and the LIC999 Facility Sketch to reflect changes at the facility for designated space for the school age program and the preschool program. Normal days and hours of operation: Monday- Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM 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, except as noted on the LIC809D. The licensee is asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days and/or before 02/25/2024: 1. LIC200A Application Form, (update requested). 2. LIC999 Facility sketch for indoor and outdoor. 3. LIC 500 Personnel Report (update requested). 4. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan, received via e-mail on 01/25/2024. 5. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made) 6. LIC 309 Administrative Organization 7. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility 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 NOT operating within the terms of the license. It was determined during today\342\200\231s inspection that classroom 2 is currently being occupied as a shared space for both the school age and preschool programs. Although the licensee director Carmen Gonzalez, states that primarily classroom 2 is not in use, the licensee stated children from both the school age and preschool programs rotate usage of Classroom 2 periodically for 5-10 minutes. The licensee does not have a waiver on file to address and document approval for the changes to reflect definitive use and stated the children do not co-mingle at any time. During today\342\200\231s inspection LPA did not observe an school age children or preschool children co-mingle. \302\267 Ratios were met and appropriate supervision was provided during this inspection. A census was taken of 5 school age children supervised by 2 staff. \302\267 Facility is clean, safe and sanitary and in good repair. \302\267 A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC), smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by the Licensee 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 01/25/2024. \302\267 There are no bodies of water present on 01/25/2024. 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. No children are allowed in the kitchen and do not have access to enter. \302\267 Center is equipped to isolate and care for any child who becomes ill during the day in the director's office and the staff restroom will serve as a temporary isolation restroom which is located in the outdoor area. \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. Toxins are key locked in a storage room and cabinet. \302\267 Bathroom were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition. The licensee does not have the school age restrooms clearly identified on the LIC999 facility sketch which will require updating to identify changes to the school age restroom where a urinal was added and to identify the 2 nd restroom located in the outdoor area which is now designated as the staff restroom and will also serve a an isolation restroom. \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 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, bottled water, 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 by wood chips and artificial grass. Shade umbrellas are used to provide shade from the sun. \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 01/25/2024. \302\267 Opening and closing staff member\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid expires on 05/2024. \302\267 Director completed Health and Safety Training on Spring 1991, No Nutrition or Lead components. \302\267 Staff qualifications and files were reviewed and complete health screening is on file and all staff meet educational requirements and health requirements for performing assigned tasks. However, a staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid, however a staff tasked with transporting children does not have proof of current CPR/1 st Aid training, which expired on 10/2018. 1 staff present is missing proof of current mandated reporter training certificate. \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 01/25/2024. \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: Completed on 11/25/2022, report date 12/19/2022 no action level exceedances reported. \302\267 A review of staff records on 01/05/2024 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 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 For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, 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 Cent ers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Licensee Carmen 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 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. 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 cited this visit for 2 Type B violations. 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 licensee Director Carmen Gonzalez.