Routine inspection (3-year)·February 28, 2024

On February 28, 2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Lea Habtom and Loraine Perez met with Site Supervisor, Alan Grant, for the purpose of an unannounced, required - 1 year inspection. The program is located on the school campus of Arthur Dudley Elementary School in rooms M1, M2 and M11. No children were present at the time of the inspection. Facility hours of operation are from 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. 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. Medications are properly stored and labeled, inaccessible to children. 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 playground used is shared with the school campus. Toileting facilities are in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. Facility provides breakfast and PM snack. 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. Report continues on LIC809-C. Drinking water was readily available to children via water pitchers and disposable cups. LPA observed full legal signatures of authorized representatives in sign in and sign out forms. 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. Medications were verified. Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. LPA observed sunscreen forms on file. 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 discussed annual fees. LPA informed the Director of the recent regional office relocation and provided updated personal and parent's rights forms and postings. Facility Representative was informed of the www.mychildcareplan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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 Site Supervisor, Allan Grant. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.