Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 05/25/2022 at 9:05 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susan Brewer arrived at the facility to conduct a 1 year required annual inspection. LPA was granted entry by Director Jane Osuna. LPA conducted a COVID-19 pre-screening, toured the facility, inside and out, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: LPA observed 5 classrooms operating and took a census of 54 children present and under supervision of 7 staff and 1 volunteer present. The facility follows a fiscal school year operating calendar dates and holiday schedule. The facility will be closed for the summer, last day of operation is June 10, 2022 to August 12, 2022 and scheduled date to re-open is on August 15, 2022.
Normal Days/Hours of operation are as follows for Two Separate Programs:
2-day program/Weekly: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
3-day program/Weekly:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00AM-2:00PM.
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. Deficiencies were not cited this visit.
The licensee is asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days:
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. LIC200A Application with updates.
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 on 05/25/2022
\302\267 Ratios were met and appropriate supervision was provided during this inspection. The facility has a rotating schedule for enrolled students, Mon/Wed/Fri schedule and T/Th schedule with no more than 60 students present per day.
\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 on 05/25/2022.
\302\267 There are no accessible bodies of water present on 05/25/2022. 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 in the director\342\200\231s office and staff have access to the medication lock box in the event of an emergency. No children are currently taking medications on 05/25/2022.
\302\267 Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaners and other items that are dangerous. Poisons and toxins are locked in the kitchen storage closet.
\302\267 All floors are clean and safe on 05/25/2022.
\302\267 Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition on 05/25/2022
\302\267 Outdoor activity areas/play grounds are enclosed by appropriate fences, free of hazards and are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition on 05/25/2022.
\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. The licensee has an exterminator contracted to spray outside on a monthly basis.
\302\267 Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination. LPA S. Brewer, consulted with Director Jane Osuna, regarding labeling of stored snacks when removed from the original packaging.
\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. The licensee only provides snacks at the facility. LPA verified snack menu posted on 05/25/2022.
\302\267 Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and out and provided by water bottles that are brought from home.
If a child forgets to bring their water bottle from home, the facility has water bottles to provide for each child. The outdoor water fountain with three drinking spouts is currently turned off due to COVID-19 preventative measures. LPA verified water bottles stored and a water dispenser with disposable drinking cups on 05/25/2022.
\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 a sand box, artificial turf areas and play area with wood chips to absorb falls.
\302\267 Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements: verified on 05/25/2022
\302\267 A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 07/2023 and Director who renewed training online only 01/2022.
\302\267 Opening and closing staff member\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid expires on 07/2023.
\302\267 Director completed Health and Safety Training on Spring 2004.
\302\267 Staff qualifications and files were reviewed and are NOT complete: Staff #6 Missing MMR, 7 staff failed to renew their Mandated reporter training, Director completed CPR/1
ST
Aid Training online.
\302\267 Staff have received on the job training for housekeeping, sanitation and universal health precautions
Licensee Director Jane Osuna, was informed the Department has inspection authority per Health and Safety
Codes.
Licensee provided the Unusual Incident Reporting email:
UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov
\302\267 Children files were reviewed and are complete on 05/25/2022
\302\267 Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months: Last drill for Tue/Thu class 04/21/2022 at 10:00 AM and lasted 2 minutes; Mon/Wed/Fri class 04/20/2022 and lasted 2 minutes, evacuations to the parking area.
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.
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. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. 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.
Facility Representative Jane Osuna,
was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 S. Brewer, discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director Jane Osuna, and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep
as an additional resource.
There are no infant children enrolled at the facility.
No citations issued.
No civil penalties issued.
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 Jane Osuna.