Routine inspection·October 6, 2023

On October 6, 2023 at approximately 12:40 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Josiah Gathing met with Preschool Administrator Stacey Shorey for the purpose of an unannounced annual random inspection. Duration Head Start program operates in rooms 2, 3, 4, 7, and 8. The Early Head Start program operates in rooms 10 and 11. Operating hours for both programs are 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, with a minimum day schedule on Thursdays with an 11:45 AM dismissal. Toddler program operates from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM. LPA observed care and supervision of 37 preschool children by five staff. Criminal record clearances are processed by the school district. The facility has a maximum capacity of 209. LPA toured the classrooms, restrooms, front desk/office, and outdoor play area. Administrator stated there are no firearms on the premises. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts and the ground below the play structure is sufficiently padded. Restrooms are in sanitary condition with functioning toilets. The floors were clean throughout the facility. Medications are stored out of children\342\200\231s reach and labeled according to regulation. LPA observed that solid waste containers were covered . School provides family style breakfast and lunch prepared on site. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. LPA observed electronic sign in devices at the classroom entrances. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed them to be complete. LPA observed first aid equipment, alarm system, and fully charged fire extinguishers meeting regulation. Required documents were posted. Report continues on LIC809-C... LPA discussed 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 Administrator was encouraged to the visit the Department's website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for information regarding child care updates, PINs, forms, regulations and legislation pertaining to child care centers. No deficiencies were cited based on today\342\200\231s inspection. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Administrator. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.