Routine inspection·September 1, 2023

On the date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Perla Ordones conducted a required/annual inspection as part of a compliance review. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted: A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation. The licensee/director is asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days: - LIC 500 Personnel Report - LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan - Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made) - LIC 309 Administrative Organization (only if changes have been made) - LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (only if changes have been made) 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 with the limits as stated on the license. \302\267 Ratios are being met during this inspection. \302\267 Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and free of hazards. \302\267 There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Director Christina Felipe. \302\267 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. A pool is present on the premises but there is no direct access to the pool from the licensed facility. The inground pool boarders the Desert Healthcare District Health Center which resides next door to Desert Hot Springs Recreation. The inground pool meets Title 22 regulations and is stated to be closed during facility operation hours. \302\267 Present for supply drinking water in the indoor activity space. \302\267 Medications are stored where inaccessible to children in Director\342\200\231s office. \302\267 Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous. \302\267 Poisons and toxins are locked. \302\267 All floors shall be clean and safe. \302\267 Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition. \302\267 Food preparation area is clean, free of litter, rubbish and free of rodents and other 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 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. LPA observed that no menu was available for viewing per regulations. Director explained that since the facility only provides snack and not lunch, a menu was not created for posting. However, Director stated a menu would be created and made available per regulations from now on. \302\267 Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and outdoors and provided by water bottles and indoor drinking fountains. \302\267 Facility utilizes an indoor gymnasium in lieu of outdoor activity space with high climbing equipment. \302\267 Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements. \302\267 A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 05/2025. \302\267 Opening and closing staff member\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid expires on 05/2025. \302\267 Director completed Health and Safety Training \342\200\223 08/19/2019. \302\267 A review of children\342\200\231s records was conducted, and records were found to be incomplete during this inspection. During record review, it was noted that children were missing proof of the Children\342\200\231s Preadmission Health History Form (LIC702) which is required per regulations. \302\267 Disaster drills to be conducted every six months. Facility has not been recording fire and disaster drills per regulations thus the last fire and disaster drill date is unknown. Director stated that a new fire and disaster drill would be conducted soon and proof would be sent to Community Care Licensing. \302\267 Staff records were unable to be reviewed during this inspection. Director explained that staff files are kept in a secondary location which is closed on Fridays. LPA explained the importance of accessibility to staff files as well as regulations in regard to staff files. Director stated copies of staff files would be made and kept within the facility in order to comply with regulations. \302\267 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 \302\267 A review of staff records on 09/01/2023 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. \302\267 The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov CCC DID NOT COMPLETE TESTING PRIOR TO THEIR DEADLINE LPA referred Director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Director explained that it is unknown whether the facility has been tested for lead and that proof of testing is currently unavailable. Director stated that proof of lead testing would be sent to Community Care Licensing if available and if not then the facility would be tested for lead per regulations. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/ . Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process . Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. To access on-line Licensing forms & Regulations for a Child Care Center please visit: www.ccld.ca.gov . The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday \342\200\223 Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200 See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Christina Felipe.