Routine inspection·June 22, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michelle Pascual met with Director, Jami Charlton, for the purpose of an unannounced required 1 year inspection. Operating hours of the facility are from 7:30 AM - 5:30 P.M., Monday thru Friday. Director guided LPA on a tour. There were no school age children present during today's tour. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained criminal record clearance. Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 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 toured all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service, and outdoor play areas. No children are currently on medications. Medications are properly stored and inaccessible to children. Assistant director stated that there are no poisons at the facility. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of hazards. LPA observed outdoor playground area of the facility. The areas around or under climbing equipment are cushioned with sand. Toileting facilities are in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. Toilets have stall doors to provide privacy. Facility provides snack for all children and lunch is provided by the families. Menus were posted in the facility. The food preparation space is free of litter and all food was protected against contamination. Storage containers with solid waste have tight-fitting lids. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors via drinking fountains, labeled cups and bottles. Facility uses paper sign in and sign out. LPA observed full legal signatures of authorized representatives. There are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed a functional carbon monoxide detector. Staff files were reviewed. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification. LPA observed immunization records and documentation of the educational background, training, and/or experience and AB 1207 Mandated Reporter training certificates. Children's records were reviewed. Each child's file contained an emergency card, consent for emergency medical treatment and notifications of children\342\200\231s and parent\342\200\231s rights. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services however there are no children on medication \342\200\223 IMS. A plan of operation is on file at the facility. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s personnel and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 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 . LPA verified the annual fees are current. 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 . In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were cited during today\342\200\231s inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, NAME. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. There are no deficiencies on today's visit.