Routine inspection·March 28, 2023

On March 28, 2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lea Habtom met with director Carol Sheely for the purpose of an unannounced annual random inspection. LPA observed 18 preschool children supervised by 3 staff members. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and 8:30 am to 12:15 pm Thursday. LPA toured all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service, and outdoor play areas. There are no children on medications. Medications are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. 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. The areas around or under climbing equipment are cushioned with bark to absorb the fall. Toileting facilities are in safe, sanitary and operating condition. The floors appeared clean throughout 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 covers. Meals are provided through San Juan Unified School District. Menus were posted and drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. Parents sign in & sign out using an electronic system. Staff and children's records were reviewed. Each child's file contained an emergency card and a medical assessment. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification (exp. 7/16/2024) and all staff have updated mandated reporter training. All staff currently employed with the facility have a criminal record clearance, health screening report, and documentation of the educational background, training, and/or experience. There are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed a functional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Report Continued on page 809-C... Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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 . No Title 22 regulations were cited during today's inspection. This facility evaluation report was reviewed and discussed with Director. A Notice of Site Visit was provided and should remain posted for a period of 30 days for parental review. Director was encouraged to the visit the Department's website at WWW.CDSS.CA.GOV for information regarding child care updates, forms, regulations and legislation pertaining child care centers. An exit interview was conducted and in the areas that were evaluated with director Carol Sheely.