Routine inspection·May 30, 2023

On 05/30/2023 at 8:58 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 Juliana Tahan. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday- Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. 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, except as noted on the LIC809D. 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’s Rights Poster (PUB393), Personal Rights (LIC613A); Child Car Seat Law, Menu · The facility is operating within the terms of the license. · Ratios were met and appropriate supervision was provided during this inspection. LPA conducted a census of 48 children present and supervised by 8 staff. · Classrooms are clean, free of hazards and equipped with age-appropriate furniture and equipment in good condition. · No weapons stored at the facility on 05/30/2023 · 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. · Medications are stored where inaccessible to children in the Director's Office, under key lock. · Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaners and other items that are dangerous. Poisons and toxins are locked in the kitchen under a cabinet and in a locked storage cabinet. · Floors were clean and safe in the regular indoor activity areas. · Bathrooms were observed to be safe and in operating condition, however, LPA observed 5 designated preschool toilets to be dirty on the outside and the floors to be unclean. The door entering into the preschool restroom was observed to have a damaged frame and hinge. The director provided the LPA a copy of the work order to replace the door. · Outdoor activity areas/playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences, free of hazards and are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition on 05/30/2023 · Food preparation area is clean, free of litter, rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin. · Measures are taken to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents. · Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination. · Storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins-have tight-fitting covers in good repair. · Menus are posted at least one week in advance in a place visible by the child’s authorized representative, dated and kept on file for 30 days, and made available upon request. · Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and out and provided by tap water filled jugs, pitchers, disposable cups and individual sippy cups. · The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall: Facility has Natural Grass. · Sign in/Sign out records were reviewed and DO Not meet regulation requirements, where 15 of 48 preschool children present did not have full signatures on the documents. During the inspection, the licensee director Juliana Tahan, sent a mass email through the Kindercare app, reminding authorized representatives of daycare children to sign in and out with full signatures. The message was verified by LPA prior to leaving the facility. ·A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 04/16/2025 · Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 04/06/2025. · Director completed Health and Safety Training on 01/07/2018 · Staff qualifications and files were reviewed and are NOT complete: 1 of 4 files are missing transcripts, 3 of 4 files are missing the CA Mandated Reporter Training – Part 1 General Certificates, 1 of 4 files are missing the CA Mandated Reporter Training – Part 2 AB1207 Child Care Provider Certificate. · 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 · Children files were reviewed and are NOT complete. 1 of 6 files reviewed by LPA contained a letter from doctor regarding an over-the-counter vitamin supplement to assist the child while in care, however, the documentation was incomplete and missing the parent consent forms and forms to document procedures and administering supplement. 2 of 6 children's files reviewed showed records regarding the need for medication to address allergies, however documentation was incomplete and/or conflicting, and medication not on site. · Documentation of Lead Testing is on file: Notification received on 02/21/2023, no lead exceedance. · Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months: Last earthquake drill completed on 03/15/2023, lasted 5 minutes, exited to the school age yard. Regular evacuation is at the church. 04/27/2023 the facility completed a lockdown drill. · AB2370 – Lead Exposure, day care facilities, effective January 1, 2019 – 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 – Child Day are facilities, birth to school-age license; Effective January 1, 2021 · AB2960 – Childcare and development services, online portal – 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 – IMS. LPA Susan Brewer, reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, 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 (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 Juliana Tahan, was reminded that all adults 18 and over working in 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. 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 . Deficiencies were cited this visit for Type B Violations. No civil penalties issued. 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 Juliana Tahan.