Routine inspection·October 13, 2022

At 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 13th, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Karyn Guerra met with Licensee, Oleg Brodovinsky, for the purpose of an unannounced required 1 year required inspection. Operating hours of the facility are from 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. LPA observed a census of 23 napping children supervised by 2 staff, and 20 children playing outside supervised by 2 staff. Toddler children were temporarily combined with preschoolers in a napping room due to repairs being conducted at the facility. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained criminal record clearance. Licensee 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. A health and safety inspection was conducted in the classrooms, restrooms, food service areas, and outdoor play areas. LPA observed the following documents are posted: License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Personal Rights, Parents' Rights Poster, menus, and daily schedule. Cleaning disinfectants and hazardous items are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Medications are stored, inaccessible to children. Licensee stated there are no poisons on the premises. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, and toileting facilities are in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. Bins for solid waste in the have tight fitting lids. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. The facility provides morning and afternoon snack. Lunch is provided by parents. The food preparation space is free of litter and all food was protected against contamination. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors via labeled bottles filled with filtered water. Facility uses an online application for sign in and sign out. LPA observed attendance logs. There are no firearms nor bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed a functional carbon monoxide detector. Disaster drills have been conducted and documented. Report continues on 809-C. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts. The outdoor yard in the portable area is being renovated. LPA discussed yard tools behind building. Outdoor shade is provided by trees and awnings. 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. LPA discussed Montessori course work. Children's records were reviewed. Each child's file contained an emergency card, consent for emergency medical treatment and notifications of children’s and parent’s rights, health history, physician's report and immunization records. LPA observed napping logs for toddler children under 2 years, and needs and services forms. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. A plan of operation is on file at the facility. 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 . Annual fees are current. LPA discussed written directives for lead testing AB2370. 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’s inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Oleg Brodovinsky. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.