Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 12/18/2023 at Susan Brewer Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Susan Brewer and Aman Sharma, arrived at the facility to conduct a 1 year required annual inspection. LPA was granted entry by Director Karen Brazzill. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following:
Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday- Friday, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM, in Preschool classrooms 2, 3 and 5.
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:
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
The following items have been posted and are updated where necessary:
License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148)
Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393), Personal Rights (LIC613A); Child Car Seat Law, Menu.
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The facility is operating within the terms of the license.
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Ratios were met and appropriate supervision was provided during this inspection with 16 children supervised by 4 staff.
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Classrooms are clean, free of hazards and equipped with age-appropriate furniture and equipment in good condition.
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No weapons stored at the facility.
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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.
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No medications are stored at the facility, the licensee does not provide IMS services.
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Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaners and other items that are dangerous. Poisons and toxins are locked.
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All floors are clean and safe.
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Bathrooms were observed to be safe and in operating condition, however during the inspection at LPA Susan Brewer observed the preschool toilets to be dirty an unsanitary from.
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Outdoor activity areas/playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences, and are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition, however the outdoor activity area is NOT free of hazards. At 10:52 AM LPAs observed a wooden pallet propped against a damaged metal wall panel of a storage shed to make inaccessible in the outdoor activity area, however the panel and pallet are not secured. Also observed in the outdoor play area were roles, 1 of 3 bags of steer manure open and exposed, 4 roles of chicken wire fencing and metal pins left outside the exit doors and accessible from the outdoor play area.
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Food preparation area is clean, free of litter, rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin.
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Measures are taken to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents.
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Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination.
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Storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins-have tight-fitting covers in good repair.
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Menus are posted at least one week in advance in a place visible by the child’s authorized representative, dated and kept on file for 30 days, and made available upon request.
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Drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and out and provided by sippy cups, water fountains, however the LPAs were unable to determine if the drinking water is uncontaminated. The licensee stated, they have not conducted testing for lead on the water outlets used for consumption and food preparation.
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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 chips and natural grass.
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Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements. The facility uses Bright wheel app.
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A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 04/03/2025.
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Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 12/2024
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Director completed Health and Safety Training on Fall 1998 transcripts, No Lead.
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Staff qualifications and files were reviewed and are NOT complete: a staff member present is missing their 2 staff present are missing the LIC503 Health Screening, 1 staff present is missing the Immunization records.
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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
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Children files were reviewed and are NOT complete on today's date: 1 child is missing proof of immunization records and 2 children missing LIC701 Physicians reports.
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Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months: Last drill 04/2023 however the licensee conducted a drill on 12/18/2023 during the inspection.
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AB2370 – Lead Exposure, day care facilities, effective January 1, 2019 –
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.
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AB605 – Child day care facilities, birth to school-age license; Effective January 1, 2021
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AB2960 – Child care and development services, online portal – 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.
For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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
Facility Director Karen Brazzill
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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.
LPAs informed Director Karen Brazzill, of the importance of checking for recalled infant 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
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Citations issued for Type B violations on today's date.
No civil penalties issued on 12/18/2023.
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 Karen Brazzill.
