Routine inspection (3-year)·January 4, 2024

On 1/4/24, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Crystal Ali and Carol Heath met with Amy Doss Assistant Director/Teacher, for the purpose of an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry to the facility. Upon arrival. Teacher/child ratios was observed. LPA observed 13 children and 1 teacher, and 1 substitute teacher present during this inspection. Preschool consist of one classroom for part time students. The facility hours of operation are from 7:30 am to 11:30 am, Monday-Friday. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. There are no current children with medical needs. Physical Plant: LPA toured and inspected the preschool classrooms. Furniture and equipment were checked for age appropriateness and good repair. All rooms are clean and safe. Telephone service was verified. Heating, lighting, and ventilation are adequate. There are cubbies for children's belongings labeled with their names. Per Teacher, children do not nap on site, due to half day schedule. Facility has a surveillance system on the premises. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and materials. Daily activities schedule was observed in each classroom. The bedding is stored separately and properly. The sheets and blankets are washed daily or sent home daily to clean at home. Cots are sanitized daily. Drinking water is available inside the classrooms in the form of disposable plastic cups and water jugs. A fire extinguisher is in the green (service last checked 11/27/2023), a smoke detector, and a carbon monoxide detector are on the premises. All containers used for storage of solid wastes, including moveable bins, shall have a tightfitting cover that is kept on; they shall be leakproof and rodent-proof. LPA inspected and observed 2 bathrooms one for boys and one for girls with toilet and sink. The toilet and sink function properly and are age appropriate. The water temperature is appropriate. LPA observed soap, toilet paper, and paper towels readily available. Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive with a no-touch thermometer and an overall wellness check. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with the parent’s written permission. The Director and other administration staff will administer medication and document the dosage, date, and time on a log. Medication is brought and locked at the center (unless the parent requests daily return). Medication is labeled correctly and stored in its original container. Medication is kept at the administration office center until expiration and sent home with the parent for disposal. There are currently no children in care with IMS needs. The teacher has them seat the kids away from other kids until parents come to pick them up. School does not provide transportation for the preschool children. The preschool completed water lead testing. Date is unknown. LPA requested documentation to be emailed to LPA Crystal Ali. The Outdoor: The play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. The outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. The play area has a playground is a large sandbox with anchored play equipment. The play area was inspected and found to be free of hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water. Preschool has a separate playground yard for school-age and infant children. The jungle gym is anchored and shaded area near the classroom walkway. The children utilize their own water bottles for usage when at the playground. LPA observed a 2 first aid kits, one on top of cabinet near front door and in emergency backpack. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted. Fire/earthquake drills current and completed every 6 months. Sign-in and out sheets were reviewed. The Teacher to child ratio was observed, and staff names were recorded. Care and supervision were evaluated to determine if the children’s basic needs were met and appropriate. Staff Records/ Children Records: Staff and Children's records were reviewed. LPA verified there is at least 1 staff person present with current CPR and First Aid Training. LPA observed two out of the five staff have not completed the Mandated Reporter training every 2 years. LPA observed four out of five staff did not have proof of Measles, Pertussis, and Influenza vaccination. All staff has required fingerprinting associated with the facility. LPA reviewed 5 children's records, complete with the parent’s signature. Staffing Ration and Capacity: Upon arrival, LPA observed 1 classroom in use with a total of 20 enrolled in preschool class. Food Service: There is a clean, fully equipped kitchen (off limits) with a refrigerator, freezer, stove, and microwave oven. The facility provides breakfast, snack, and lunch. Allergy lists are posted in the kitchen and classrooms. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks and staff preparing lunch (with gloves). The chemicals are kept separate from the food (kitchen adjacent to the kitchen sink or locked inaccessible in classroom cabinets). LPA observed that food preparation and storage areas are kept clean and free of litter and rubbish. Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds, or similar substances are stored separately from food supplies. Menus are posted at least one week in advance and made available for review by the parents. The facility does participate in the food program. The following general information was discussed during this inspection: · For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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 the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . The Center does not provide IMS at this time. · As of January 1, 2018, childcare providers, administrators, or employees who work in a licensed facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided according to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. · §1596.7995 (a)(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a daycare center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. · All Licensing reports are available for review online and are considered public information. Summary: Assembly Bill 2621 added Section 1596.819 to the Health and Safety Code to require the Department to post certain licensing information for CCCs and FCCHs on its public internet website. · California Department of Public Health – California SIDS Program: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/pages/default.aspx AAP – Safe Sleep Campaign: http://www.healthychildcare.org/sids/html AAP-Free Training: Reducing the Risk of SIDS in Early Education and Child Care: http://shop.aap.org/Reducing-the-Rick-of-SIDS-in-Early-Education-and-Child-Care And Caring for our Children, Safe Sleep Practices and SIDS/Suffocation Risk Reduction: http://cfoc/nrckids/org/standardview/spccol/safe_sleep · Before working or volunteering in a licensed childcare facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review shall obtain a clearance or criminal record exemption. If a fingerprint clearance has been obtained through the Department, Licensee may request a transfer of a criminal record clearance from one state-licensed facility to another using form LIC 9184. · Each report (documenting a Type A citation) shall remain posted for 30 days along with the Notice of Site Visit (printed out during this inspection). In addition, all parents of currently enrolled children and any newly enrolled child for the following 12 months shall receive a copy of the report documenting a Type A Citation and sign form LIC 9224 acknowledging receipt. Staff is aware of the required forms for children's files and forms that shall be posted after licensure. · Senate Bill AB 633 - Child Care Facilities: Parent Notification Requirements · Summary: This bill amends Health and Safety Code (HSC) sections 1596.859, 1596.8595, 1596.8895, and 1597.05 to improve the transparency of licensing records and to ensure that parents/guardians using a licensed childcare facility are aware of situations that present the greatest danger to children. · Center Director advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation (call within 24 hours and submit a written report within 7 days) and on the form LIC624. The Center reminded to review updates/regulations and quarterly updates on the Department website. The "Notification of Parent's Rights" poster must be posted in an area of the center accessible to parents. The information regarding new legislation about exemptions and Parent’s Rights was also discussed. Deficiencies cited: (See LIC 809D). The following Type B deficiencies are being cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and Health & Safety codes. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Amy Doss, Assistant Director/Teacher.