Routine inspection·July 13, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gagandeep Singh met with the facility representative, Michelle Rumery, for an annual inspection. Purpose of the inspection was explained. Present, there are 39 children with 13 staff and the director. Facility is operating with in the capacity and in compliance with staff child ratio on this day. Facility operate day care from Monday to Friday between 8 AM to 5 PM. With facility representative, LPA inspected the day care classrooms and play yards. LPA observed each classroom has smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, first aid supplies and working telephone. There is fully charged fire extinguisher in the hallway and is accessible. All of the unused electrical outlets have child protective covers installed. All of the cleaning solutions, poisons and other chemicals that are dangerous to the children are stored inaccessible to the children. Facility has age appropriate furniture. Furniture is steady and in good repair. Facility has sufficient amount of sleeping matts. All toilets, hand washing facilities are in working condition with proper sanitation in place. All storage containers for solid waste and in good repair and have proper lid on top. Facility has drinking water available for children. Each classroom has refrigerator and all the food is stored in properly manner and has lid to avoid any contamination. Refrigerator has allergy list or food limitation list posted. There is drinking water in play yard for children. This facility has separate classroom and separate play yard for toddlers. Play yard is free of hazards. All of the play structures are steady, in good repair and free of any loose parts. In preschool play yard, there is sufficient amount of wood chips and in toddler play yard there is sufficient amount of rubber material under the play structures to prevent any fall injuries. There is plenty of shaded area in both of the play yards for the children. LPA reviewed the facility records. LPA observed that facility has sign in / out record at the facility entrance. Facility has well maintained roster available on site. LPA observed the facility has license and all of the other required documents posted in the main lobby and are visible for the public. See next page for continuation ............. Continuation from page one ...... LPA reviewed random children's and staff's files. LPA observed facility has record of names, addresses and telephone numbers of each child's authorized representative. Multiple staff members have record of valid CPR card in file. LPA reviewed the educational qualification of all the teachers. LPA observed facility has fire drill log in place and per log, last drill was conducted on June 15, 2023. Facility is aware that all staff is required to complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. LPA observed all of the facility staff has completed the Department approved training and the completion certificates are on file. Licensee 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 . This facility provides the Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed the storage of medication and equipements/supplies, and reviewed children’s 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . See next page for continuation ....... Continuation from page two .......... LPA encourages the director to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and new updates. Licensee can also email at childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov and ask to be added to the email list for the updates. No deficiencies are cited today. The copy of this report is reviewed and provided to the director. Notice of site visit is posted and shall remain posted for next 30 days.