Routine inspection·May 29, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Aman Lama conducted an annual inspection. LPA was met with acting site director, Kristine Ramos. This site has both, a school age and preschool license, which were both inspected on this date. LPA toured both, inside and outside, and the following was observed and/or noted: The following documents are requested to be updated, as needed and submit to the Riverside Regional Office (RRO) within 30 days of this report: 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’s Rights Poster (PUB393) - Personal Rights (LIC613A) - Child Car Seat Law - Food menu. · The facility is operating with the limits as stated on the license. · Ratios were met during this inspection. · Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and free of hazards. · There are no weapons present at the facility. · 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. · Children have the option to bring their own water bottles, but there is an option for drinking water from the sink and cups are provided. This site has been cleared for their water lead testing. · Hazards are stored where they were inaccessible 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. · 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 litter, 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 moveable 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. · Closing/opening staff present had 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 04/21/24. · 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 discussed storage of medications and required documents 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. - To access on-line Licensing forms & Regulations for a Child Care Center please visit: www.ccld.ca.gov . - The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200 LPA conducted the exit interview and reviewed report with site director, Kristine Ramos. A notice of site visit was given , posted, and must remain so for 30 consecutive days.