Routine inspection·April 21, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kelly Ferrara met with Facility Representative Andrea Moreno for an unannounced annual inspection on Thursday, April 21st, 2022. At 9:15 AM, LPA toured the facility including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, and outdoor play area. Census included 22 children in care with two staff and Director. Facility Representative was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. Facility hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM. Facility Representative 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. The classrooms appeared clean including the carpets and floor. Chemicals and cleaning materials were kept inaccessible to children. Playground equipment and surfaces were inspected and are in good condition with enough resilient material under climbing structures to absorb a fall. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors in a water bottle. Bathrooms were clean and all sinks and toilets were in operating condition. There are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises and the facility has at least one functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detector. Children bring their own lunches and a snack menu is posted. LPA observed parents are signing the children in and out of the facility. The facility is equipped with First Aid equipment. At 9:45 AM, staff files were reviewed. LPA observed that all staff have a current Mandated Reporter certificate and LPA advised this must be completed every two years. LPA reviewed staff transcripts and observed all staff being utilized as teachers were qualified. LPA observed proof of immunizations for the staff, however one out of three staff did not have a completed LIC503 Health Screen report. LPA observed proof of enrollment for all staff to update their CPR/1st aide certificates next week. LPA observed the sample of children\342\200\231s files contained the appropriate documents. LPA observed a current children's roster and a fire/disaster drill log. 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 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/inspection-process . Facility Representative was encouraged to the visit the Department's website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for information regarding child care updates, PINs, forms, regulations and legislation pertaining to child care centers. There was one Type B citation issued based on today's inspection. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.