Routine inspection·April 26, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ibitoye met with Lead Teacher , Patricia Vasquez for the purpose of conducting an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. Present today were 13 children and 3 staff persons. This preschool program operates within modular # PS22 on the campus of Vermont Elementary School. This modular has a main classroom area, boys and girls bathrooms; and an office. THE PROGRAM WILL OPERATE TWO HALF DAY SESSIONS/ Mon-Fri from 8:30 AM TO 11:30AM AND 12:30PM TO 3:30PM. * *LPA observed age appropriate furniture, equipment , toys and materials. The classrooms were observed to be clean and safe and free of any Health or safety hazards. Telephone service was verified as well as adequate heating, lighting, and ventilation. Children's belongings are kept in cubbies along the wall as you enter classrooms. There is a drinking fountain inside the classroom for drinking water. Lead testing has been completed, water samples were within normal range. ** The children's bathrooms (boys and girls) are located within the classroom, each bathroom has 1 toilet and 1 sink. LPA observed the bathrooms to be clean and sanitary, with soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available. Toilets and sinks are functioning properly and age appropriate.Children do no nap at this center, half day programs only. Advisory/Other: First aid supplies (thermometer, bandages, scissors) are readily available in the office. There is an isolation area for children who become ill while in care located in the school\342\200\231s office, the facility maintains a comfortable temperature at all times. Smoking is prohibited on the premises, and daily inspection for illness is conducted. Firearms/weapons are not allowed or stored on the premises Electrical outlets are inaccessible, there are no recalled or prohibited toys or sleep/play equipment were observed on the premises. There are no window cords accessible to children. ** Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair and age appropriateness. Center utilizes rubber matting under jungle gym climbing structures for cushioning material and there is sufficient and adequate shade available. Large play equipment and climbing structure is securely anchored. The area was observed to be free of debris. Staff bring water outside with disposable cups. There are no bodies of water observed on the premises. The playground is enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. * *Center provides breakfast in the AM class and lunch in the PM class - Menus posted. - Food is delivered daily from the cafeteria Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored and inaccessible to children **The Parent Board located within the classrooms has contains required licensing forms. A sampling of Children's records were reviewed as part of this inspection. Staff are certified in Pediatric CPR and First Aid (expire 10/13/2024), children files reviewed today were complete including current/required immunization's. Staff files are maintained at the SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE Center utilizes M-Sign to record the Sign in and out of each child. LPA observed smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector in place. Fire Drill/Earthquake log is posted. Last drill conducted 04/02/2024 Health-Related Services: The Lead Teacher has been advised all prescription and non-prescription medications must have the child\342\200\231s name and are dated, written consent and instruction from the child\342\200\231s representative, and a plan to document and report to the child\342\200\231s representative when medication is administered to a child; Medication will be properly labeled and stored in its original container. The IMS plan was discussed, and the Director understands when IMS is necessary The facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . The facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. All staff are required to take 3-hour Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter training (AB1207) every 2 years. Beginning on January 1, 2018, Assembly Bill 1207 (2015) requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors, and employees to complete training as specified in their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Applicants must meet requirements as a precondition to licensure. New employees shall have 90 days from the date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be conducted at the following website www.mandatedreporterca.com . The director is aware self and all staff are mandated child abuse reporters and have the responsibility of reporting any suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline at (800) 540-4000. For additional information and forms visit our website at: www.cdss.ca.gov Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters, and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. For updates on Community Care Licensing, please visit the following website at: Childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov The Lead Teacher advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. The lead Teacher was informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department (email address on the website: www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov ). A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of the daycare center. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. An On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8 am-5 pm. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. No deficiency was cited today. An exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with the lead Teacher Patricia Vasquez