Routine inspection·June 29, 2023

On 06/29/2023 at 8:45 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susan Brewer arrived at the facility to conduct a 1 year required annual inspection. LPA was granted entry by Director Mariana Mitroi. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: Normal days and hours of operation: Monday- Thursday 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM; Fridays 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM Jungle Unit rooms: Koala, Panda, Monkey and Barnyard Unit Rooms: Kitten, Duck, Poppy, Pony. The inspection consisted of reviews of the following domains: Food Service; Reporting Requirements Physical Plant; Care and Supervision; Children Records; Staff Records; Staffing Ratio and Capacity and Personal Rights. The inspection found the facility to be in compliance in these domains. The licensee is asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days: 1. LIC 500 Personnel Report 2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan 3. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made) 4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization 5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility The following items have been posted and are updated where necessary: License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148) Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster (PUB393), Personal Rights (LIC613A); Child Car Seat Law, Menu. \302\267 The facility is operating within the terms of the license. \302\267 Ratios were met and appropriate supervision was provided during this inspection. LPA took a census of 10 staff caring for 60 children. \302\267 A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed. A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by the Licensee during this inspection. \302\267 Classrooms are clean, free of hazards and equipped with age-appropriate furniture and equipment in good condition. \302\267 No weapons stored at the facility. \302\267 There are no accessible bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. LPA observed a kiddie pool which serves as a pond for chickens and ducks on site. The pool was located within an enclosed and fenced yard on the north side of the building. The entry to the fenced yard has a latch to prevent children entering and only staff are allowed access. \302\267 Medications are stored where inaccessible to children in the teacher\342\200\231s room and locked in an upper cabinet. Medications that need to be refrigerated are stored in the kitchen refrigerator, which is inaccessible to children. \302\267 Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children which include, Disinfectants, cleaners and other items that are dangerous. Poisons and toxins are locked on 06/29/2023. \302\267 All floors are clean and safe. \302\267 Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition \302\267 Outdoor activity areas/playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences, free of hazards and are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition. \302\267 Food preparation area is clean, free of litter, rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin. \302\267 Measures are taken to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents with monthly pest control service. \302\267 Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination. \302\267 Storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins-have tight-fitting covers in good repair \302\267 Menus are posted at least one week in advance in a place visible by the child\342\200\231s authorized representative, dated and kept on file for 30 days, and made available upon request \302\267 Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and out and provided by tap, bottled water dispenser, disposable cups and refillable sippy cups. \302\267 The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall: Facility has sand and natural grass. \302\267 Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements. Electronic sign in is completed through bright wheel. \302\267 A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 09/2023 \302\267 Opening and closing staff member\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid expires on 08/2024 \302\267 Director completed Health and Safety Training on 08/11/2022 \302\267 Staff qualifications and files were reviewed and are complete on 06/29/2023. \302\267 Staff have received on the job training for housekeeping, sanitation and universal health precautions Licensee was informed the Department has inspection authority per Health and Safety Codes. Licensee provided the Unusual Incident Reporting email: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov \302\267 Children files were reviewed and are complete on 06/29/2023 \302\267 Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months: Last drill on 05/18/2023 \302\267 Documentation of Lead Testing is on file: Conducted 05/30/2023, no lead exceedance reported. \302\267 A review of staff records on 06/26/2023 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. AB2370 \342\200\223 Lead Exposure, day care facilities, effective January 1, 2019 \342\200\223 The bill requires that all Child Care Centers, operating in a building constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have their drinking water tested for excessive lead levels, on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023. Child Care Centers must thereafter test their drinking water every five years after the date of the initial test. AB605 \342\200\223 Child day care facilities, birth to school-age license; Effective January 1, 2021 AB2960 \342\200\223 Child care and development services, online portal \342\200\223 Effective June 20, 2022 - This bill requires the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI), within the California Department of Education (CDE), to develop and post on CDE's website a comprehensive child care and development services online portal for families and providers by June 30, 2022. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage areas for medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records, however no medication was stored at the facility on the day of the inspection. 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 For CCCs: Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Director Mariana Mitroi, was reminded that all adults 18 and over working at the facility, 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 licensed 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. The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov for Riverside Regional Office. 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/ inspection-process . Deficiencies were not cited this visit. Civil Penalties were not issued this visit A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Facility Representative Mariana Mitroi.