Routine inspection·March 28, 2023

On March 28, 2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lea Habtom arrived to Ready Set Go for an unannounced 1 year required annual inspection. Upon arrival there were no school age student and 1 school age staff assisting in the preschool side. Students and staff arrive around 3:30 pm. LPA's met with director Lauralyn Hill. 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 . LPA toured the classrooms, restroom, and outdoor play area. Staff stated there are no children who require medications. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. All food was protected against contamination. A posted monthly menu was observed. A water cooler and cups are readily available for indoor drinking water. Staff bring a water pitcher and cups for outdoor water. The outdoor water fountain near the playground is not being utilized. Wood chips is being used as cushion in the outdoor play ground. LPA reminded director to maintain an adequate level of wood chips to protect children from sustaining injuries. There are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed a functional carbon monoxide detector. Two staff and 4 children's records were reviewed. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR First Aid certification and mandated reporter training was verified. LPA reviewed the Department's inspection authority and discussed any changes that may occur regarding the director or an employee acting in the director's absence must be reported to department within 10 working days. Report continued on 809-C. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. There are no children currently on medication. 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.html. Staff are encouraged to the visit the Department's website at WWW.CDSS.CA.GOV for information regarding child care updates, forms, regulations and legislation pertaining child care centers. No Title 22 regulations were cited during today's inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Lauralyn Hill. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. 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