Routine inspection·March 9, 2022

On Wednesday, 03/09/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jan Hoshida conducted an unannounced annual random inspection for the preschool program. LPA met with Directors Isobel Whitbreadcole and Francesca Winn. Upon arrival, LPA observed 31 children supervised by five staff members. LPA conducted a health and safety inspection inside and outside of the facility. The following areas are in compliance during the visit. Firearms and ammunition are not on the premises. Directors acknowledged that storage area for poisons needs to be locked and stated that there are no poisons on site. Disinfectants, hazardous items and medications are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are sufficient, age appropriate, and in good repair. Fire drills are conducted and documented. Carbon Monoxide detector was present and in working order. The playground equipment and outdoor activity space is maintained and in good condition. Sand and wood chips are being used as cushioning around the climbing equipment and level is sufficient to absorb a fall. Children's toilets, hand washing facilities are sanitary. Floors are clean and free of debris. Food preparation area is clean, food is protected from contamination, storage containers for solid waste are covered, and all food or beverages are stored in covered containers and labeled. Drinking water is available both indoors and outside. Menus are posted. The facility is in compliance with conditions and limitations specified on the license. Facility utilizes an electronic sign in/out system. No excluded individuals are present. Staff subject to a criminal record clearance or exemption are associated to the facility. First Aid/CPR reviewed and in compliance. Emergency information reviewed for some children. Some staff records were reviewed. Facility provides morning and afternoon snack and the parents provide a lunch for their children. Facility’s hours of operation are from Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. REPORT CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE LPA observed that three of the preschool teachers did not have current Mandated Reporter training on file. Directors stated that they were aware of this and have already asked staff to renew their training. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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/process . Licensees were 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 discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensees and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensees of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. In the areas that were evaluated, deficiencies were observed at the time of the visit and cited on LIC 809-D . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensees Isobel Whitbreadcole and Francesca Winn.