Routine inspection (3-year)·January 31, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Aman Sharma conducted a required annual inspection. LPA was met with site supervisor, Sarahi Quinonez. An inside out tour of the facility was given, and the following was observed and/or noted: \302\267 The director is asked to update the following documents, if applicable& submit to licensing w/in 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 - Food menu. \302\267 The facility is operating with the limits as stated on the license. \302\267 Ratios were met during this inspection. \302\267 Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and free of hazards. \302\267 There are no weapons present 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. \302\267 Children were observed using the drinking fountain inside the classroom for drinking water. Children also bring their own water bottles and refill as needed. Hazards are stored where they were accessible to children. These include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children in care. Poisons and toxins are kept locked and inaccessible to children, per Title 22 Regulations. All floors were observed clean and safe and shall remain so at all times. Restrooms were observed to be sanitary and in operating condition. Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences. Outdoor activity areas are in good condition and supplied with age/size appropriate equipment. During todays inspection, it was observed that the back playground is being reconstructed. The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and similar equipment were cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. Food preparation area is clean, free of liter, rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin. Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination. Menus were posted with date included and were placed in a visible location of children's authorized representatives. Menus shall be kept on file for 30 days, and made available upon request. All storage containers for solid waste, including movable bins have tight-fitting covers that were observed to be on and in good repair. Sign in/sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements. There was at least one staff member present with a current CPR/First Aid on file. A review of children's records were found to be complete during this inspection. Disaster drills are to be conducted every six months- last drill was conducted on 01/12/24 The facility is informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office's Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov A review of staff records indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. The facility can submit transfer forms to associate or disassociate someone from their facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov A review of staff records indicates that staff that were present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired. -This facility is not currently providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS). LPA reviewed children's, personnel, and administrative records to e complete, as needed. 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 -The facility 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. -Go to the licensing webpage www.ccld.ca.gov and click on the "Receive Important Updates" located on the right side of the page, immediately above the Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for. -To access on-line Licensing forms & Regulations for a Child Care Center please visit ccld.ca.gov -The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday-Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200 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. Due to the site director being in a meeting, LPA conduced the exit interview and reviewed report with supervisor, Sarahi Quinonez. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.