Routine inspection (3-year)·November 6, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kyrsten Williams and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Seychelle De Luca met with Facility Representative, Director Julie Jenkins for an unannounced annual inspection. Census included 42 children in care being supervised by 4 staff members. Facility is operating within the capacity and in compliance with staff child ratio on this day. Licensee was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. Facility hours of operation are 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday to Friday. LPA conducted a health and safety inspection of all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food services, and outdoor play area. Classrooms all appeared clean, including the carpets and floor. The play yard is free of hazards. All playground equipment and surfaces were inspected and are in good condition, with enough resilient material under climbing structures to absorb a fall. There are shaded areas for the children provided by trees and awnings. The facility has age-appropriate furniture. The furniture is steady and in good repair. The facility floor is in good repair and free of any hazards. All toilets, hand washing facilities are in working condition with proper sanitation in place. Toilets have stall doors to provide privacy. The facility provides morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack. LPA observed a posted menu and observed food stored at safe temperatures with labels. Storage containers with solid waste do not have tight-fitting lids. Uncontaminated drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. There are no pools, spas or other bodies of water at the facility. The facility has at least one functioning smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguisher, and first aid equipment. There is a working telephone at the site. All the cleaning solutions, poisons and other chemicals that are dangerous to the children are stored inaccessible to the children. LPA reviewed Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child's records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. Children\342\200\231s and staffs' files were reviewed. Each child's file had the required licensing documentation. PAGE 1. REPORT CONTINUES ON LIC809-C LPA reviewed staff files. LPA observed multiple staff files are missing transcripts, immunization records, current mandated reporter training, and health screening report. At lease one staff has a current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification. LPA observed a current children's roster and a fire drill log. LPA observed all required licensing documentation was posted for parental review. LPA observed that parents are signing their children in and out of the center via online application for sign in and sign out. Director 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. 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 referred Director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information . The director was informed of the www.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. 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/ . PAGE 2. REPORT CONTINUES ON LIC809-C LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director 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 licensee Director 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. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process . Deficiencies are cited on the subsequent page of this report (LIC809-D) under the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. The licensee was provided a copy of their Appeal Rights (LIC9058) and the licensee's signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Julie Jenkins.