Routine inspection·April 29, 2024

On Monday, April 29, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amanda Sutter met with Site Supervisor Amanda Austin for the purpose of an unannounced required annual inspection. LPA observed 128 children supervised by 11 staff. The facility is licensed to serve 100 children. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. When school is in session, children are present 7:00 AM to 7:45 AM and 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM. LPA toured classroom spaces, restrooms, and outdoor play areas. LPA observed the following documents are posted: License, Parents' Rights Poster, Seat Belt Law, Daily Schedule, Earthquake Preparedness Checklist, Designation of Facility Responsibility, Facility Sketch, and Emergency Disaster Plan. Cleaning disinfectants and hazardous items are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Site Supervisor stated there are no poisons or firearms on the premises. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, and toileting facilities are in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. The facility provides an afternoon snack during the Summer and school holidays. The facility uses an electronic in and out system. Facility has record of conducting fire drills at least every six months. The last fire drill was conducted on March 12, 2024. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts, and rubber mats are present under the equipment to provide sufficient cushioning. There are sufficient equipment and toys, and shaded areas are supplied by trees. Drinking water is readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. LPA observed drinking fountains outside and water jugs inside. Children bring their own water bottles. Five staff and five children's records were reviewed. Both children\342\200\231s files and staff files were observed to be complete. There is at least one staff member present with a current CPR certificate. PAGE 1. REPORT CONTINUES ON LIC809-C Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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. LPA also informed facility representative 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. 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 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-care-centers/ . Facility representative 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. PAGE 2. REPORT CONTINUES ON LIC809-C Facility representative 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. Based on the inspection, one Title 22 Deficiencies for capacity has been issued on the attached LIC 809-D. The Site Supervisor was informed that this report dated 4/29/2024 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. The Site Supervisor shall also provide a copy of this licensing report to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Site Supervisor has been provided with appeal rights. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor Amanda Austin. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.