Facility-requested visit·August 13, 2024

On Tuesday August 13, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stephanie Piring met with facility representatives, Isabel McDaniel and Marcia Drew for the purpose of an announced case management visit to return the facility from an inactive to active status. LPA toured the facility and conducted a health and safety inspection in all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, and outdoor play areas. All necessary postings were observed. Facility Representative stated there were no poisons or firearms on the premises, and LPA did not observe any bodies of water. All toxic and hazardous items were inaccessible to children. Functional carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector and 2A10BC fire extinguisher were present. Furniture and equipment were in good condition and floors were clean throughout the facility. Playground equipment and surfaces were free of loose or sharp parts, and the areas underneath or around climbing equipment were sufficiently cushioned with wood chips. Program provides breakfast and menus were posted in visible sight. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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) 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/ . 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 referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. 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. No deficiencies were observed during today\342\200\231s inspection, and all areas of the facility were in compliance with regulation. The license status will be updated from inactive to active status. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Isabel McDaniel and Marcia Drew. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.