Routine inspection·December 29, 2022

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Aman Sharma and Laura Mejorado conducted a required/annual inspection as part of a compliance review. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted: This is a combination center and the other licensed programs are: infant and school-age, which were also inspected on this date. A review of staff and children's records were reviewed as part of this evaluation. \302\267 The director 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 (only if changes have been made) 5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (only if changes have been made) \302\267 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 being met during this inspection \302\267 Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment 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 Uncontaminated drinking water was observed in both, indoor and outdoor activity spaces \302\267 Medications are stored where they are inaccessible to children, \302\267 Hazards are also stored where they are inaccessible to children. These include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children in care. \302\267 Poisons and toxins are locked \302\267 All floors shall be kept clean and safe \302\267 Restrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition \302\267 Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences and free of hazards \302\267 Outdoor activity areas are in good condition and supplied with age/size appropriate equipment. \302\267 Food preparation area is clean, free of litter, rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin \302\267 Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination \302\267 All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins have tight-fitting covers that were observed to be on and in good repair. \302\267 Menus shall be 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 The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment were cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. \302\267 Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements. \302\267 A staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid on file. \302\267 Opening and closing staff member\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid expire in 04/2023. \302\267 Director completed Health and Safety Training, which is on file. \302\267 A review of children\342\200\231s records was conducted, and records were found to be complete during this inspection. \302\267 Disaster drills are to be conducted every six months \342\200\223 last drill was conducted on 12/20/2022 \302\267 The Director was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office\342\200\231s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov \302\267 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. \302\267 The Director can submit transfer forms to associate or disassociate someone from their facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov \302\267 A review of staff records indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired. - LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage as an additional resource at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep LPA also informed licensee director 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. - This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. 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 (TT Y) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm - Director 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 \342\200\234Receive Important Updates\342\200\235 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: www.ccld.ca.gov . - The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday \342\200\223 Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200 See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies. 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Kristen Garnatz. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.