Routine inspection·August 11, 2023

On Friday August 11th, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Arianna Manabat met with Director SAMANTHA RAMIREZ for an unannounced annual inspection. At 10:00 AM, LPA toured the facility including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service and outdoor play areas. Census included no school aged children in care. Facility Representative was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:00pm-8:00am (morning care) and 2:00pm-6:00pm (after school care). 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. Classrooms all 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 via a water jug. Playground provided shade via awnings and trees. Bathrooms were clean and all sinks and toilets were in operating condition. The Director states that there are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises and the facility has at least one functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detector. Menus were posted for snack and the children are provided lunches. LPA observed the appropriate postings were visible to parents. The facility is equipped with First Aid equipment. LPA observed sign in and out sheet. Continued on LIC 809-C..... ... Continued from LIC 809...... LPA Manabat reviewed Director transcripts. LPA Manabat observed a current Mandated Reporter certificate. At least one staff had a current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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 The Director 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 citations were 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.