Routine inspection·April 9, 2024

On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 12:30 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Tanya Washington and Lea Habtom met with Facility Representative (FR), Trisha Knowles for the purpose of an unannounced annual/ random inspection. Upon arrival, LPAs observed care and supervision of 12 preschool aged children supervised by two staff. Approximately at 1:00 PM, ECE District Site Supervisor Reem Zidan arrived to facility with staff files and to assist LPAs with the remainder of the inspection. The facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM and from 12 PM to 3 PM. The facility does not offer transportation services. Facility provides lunch only to both AM and PM programs. LPAs toured the classroom, restroom, and outdoor play area. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, and toileting facilities are in safe, sanitary and operating condition. Preschool children share playground with the elementary school children. There is a schedule in place for the playground use so children are never commingled. LPA observed the following documents are posted: License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Earthquake Preparedness, Personal Rights, Parents' Rights Poster, menu, and seat belt law. Cleaning disinfectants and hazardous items are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Facility Representative stated there are no poisons or firearms on the premises. LPAs observed trash bins with tight fitted lids. Drinking water is readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. Staff bring out a jug of water and single use cups for the outdoor play time. Facility utilizes electronic sign in and out system called Learning Geanie. Facility has record of conducting fire drills at least every six months; last fire drill was conducted 03/01/2024. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts. LPAs observed sufficient amount of bark under the play structure. There is sufficient equipment and toys, and there are shaded areas supplied by building awning and trees. PAGE 1. REPORT CONTINUES ON LIC809-C Two staff and five children's records were reviewed. Both children and staff files were observed to be complete. There is at least one staff member present with a current CPR certificate. LPAs observed a functional carbon monoxide detector. 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 childcare 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 Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, 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) 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-carecenters/ . All staff associated with the facility are fingerprinted through Twin Rivers school district. 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 . LPA informed the Facility Representative of the recent regional office relocation and provided updated personal and parent's rights forms and postings. PAGE 2. REPORT CONTINUES ON LIC809-C FR 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. During today\342\200\231s inspection no deficiencies were observed. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with ECE District Site Supervisor, Reem Zidan.