Routine inspection·September 5, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Babatunde Ibitoye met with Lead Teacher Natresha Cole today for the purpose of conducting an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. This program occupies 1 modular on the campus of Salinas Elementary School. Present today were 14 children and 3 staff persons. This modular has 1 bathroom with 2 stalls, 1 sink inside, and another sink directly outside of the bathroom. The facility operates two half day sessions. Days/Hours of operation:8:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. This is a Title 5 funded program. Children's records were reviewed as part of this evaluation LPA observed age appropriate furniture, equipment, toys and materials. 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. Drinking water is available inside the classroom in the form of a water cooler and disposable cups. The PM session is served lunch which is delivered from the school cafeteria daily. LPA observed the bathroom to be clean and sanitary, with soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available. Toilets and sinks are functioning properly and age appropriate. The Parent Board (located in the main entrance area) contained all documents that are required to be posted according to Title 22 Regulations. A sampling of Children's files were reviewed as part of this inspection.Lead Teacher is certified in Pediatric CPR and First Aid (exp 04/08/2025 ),Mandated Reporter expire 07/04/2026, look-down drill log last completed on 09/04/2024 .Center also utilizes an IPad to sign children in an out (there is a manual back up in place). Sign in and out sheets were inspected and contain full legal signatures. LPA observed a fully stocked first aid kit; fully charged fire extinguishers; carbon monoxide detectors throughout the center. Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair and age appropriateness. LPA observed 1 large play apparatus on the play yard (securely anchored) with rubber matting underneath for cushioning material. The area was observed to be free of debris, free from hazards, holes, broken items, and debris, there are areas for shade and rest. Outside Drinking water is available. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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 publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm 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. Teacher-child ratios were observed, staff file is with the district office. Care and supervision were evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Health-Related Services: 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 Lead Teacher advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. 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 day-care 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. The Lead Teacher 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. 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 Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. The director shall permit the Department to inspect the family child care home and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of child care center or regulations, also enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision, and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation. 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 Natresha Cole