Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 06/06/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susan Brewer arrived at the facility to conduct a 1 year required annual inspection. LPA was granted entry by Assistant Director Melissa Speakman. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: Director Alisa Holtegaard, joined the inspection at 10:00 AM.
Normal days and hours of operation: Monday- Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 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. 42 children present and supervised by 8 staff.
·
A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed. A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by the Licensee during this inspection.
·
Classrooms are clean, free of hazards and equipped with age-appropriate furniture and equipment in good condition
·
No weapons stored 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.
·
Medications are stored where inaccessible to children in a locked cabinet, next to the director’s office.
·
Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children which include Disinfectants, cleaners and other items that are dangerous. Poisons and toxins are locked.
·
All classrooms floors were observed to be clean and safe
·
Bathrooms were observed to be safe and in operating condition, however the floors and toilets were observed to have scum and an unknown substance on them, which was brought to the director’s attention during the inspection.
·
Outdoor activity areas/play grounds are enclosed by appropriate fences, free of hazards and are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition
·
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 bottled water.
·
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 and wood chips.
·
Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements.
·
A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 06/25/2024
·
Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 07/2024
·
Director completed Health and Safety Training Fall 2018, No nutrition or Lead
·
Staff qualifications and files were reviewed and are complete: – health screening is NOT on file and all staff meet educational requirements and health requirements for performing assigned tasks. 1 staff present and working does not have a the LIC503 health screening form. Mandated Reporter Training Part 1 and 2, missing for 1 of 3 staff member files reviewed.
·
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 3 files reviewed were missing the LIC701 physicians report.
·
Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months: Last drill On 05/12/2023.
·
Documentation of Lead Testing is on file:
NOT ON FILE
·
A review of staff records on 06/01/2023 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
·
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 care facilities, birth to school-age license; Effective January 1, 2021
·
AB2960 – Child care 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 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.
Facility Representative
was reminded that all adults 18 and over working at 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. The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at:
Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov
for Riverside Regional Office.
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/
inspection-process
.
Deficiencies were
cited for Type B citations this visit.
Civil Penalties were not issued this visit.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was
reviewed with the licensee director Alisa Holtegaard.
