Routine inspection·August 31, 2023

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Rachel Zeron and Samuel Lopez conducted a required/annual inspection as part of a compliance review and an approval for the addition of a toddler-option program. The Licensee has requested to add a Toddler Option component to their existing pre-school license/program. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted: A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation. \302\267 The licensee/director 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 (only if changes have been made) 5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (only if changes have been made) \302\267 The following items have been posted and are updated where necessary: - License - Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148) - Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster (PUB393) - Personal Rights (LIC613A) - Child Car Seat Law - Menu \302\267 The facility is operating with the limits as stated on the license. \302\267 Ratios are being met during this inspection \302\267 Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and free of hazards. To access on-line Licensing forms & Regulations for a Child Care Center please visit: www.ccld.ca.gov . - The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday \342\200\223 Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200 See LIC809-D for cited deficiency The proposed Toddler Option room (which is currently licensed as a pre-school room) has age appropriate equipment and supplies for children in a Toddler Option program. The revised LIC 200A (Application for a child care center license) indicates the request for 12 toddlers and 36 preschool children, this will equal the current total capacity of 48. The facility will not be increasing their capacity for the purpose of this program. Approved Fire Clearance was submitted 08/16/2023. Once approved, the classrooms will be assigned as follows: \302\267 Room # A1 \342\200\223 Preschool Children \302\267 Room # A2 \342\200\223 Toddlers only (18 to 36 months) \302\267 Room # C \342\200\223 Preschool Children Updated Parent Handbook, facility sketch, and Personnel report (LIC 500), Needs and Services Plan, and Transition Plan was also submitted. The toddler classroom has a separate playground designated for the toddlers only. The equipment observed on the playground was also age appropriate for the toddlers. The playground was measured by LPA Lopez and the area is sufficient for the children in care. A waiver to allow napping in the activity area due to the classroom not having a separate napping area. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Ranjanie Serasinghe. There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Ranjanie Serasinghe \302\267 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. \302\267 Present for supply drinking water in the indoor and outdoor activity space is individual water bottles filled with filtered water \302\267 No Medications at this time \302\267 Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous \302\267 Poisons and toxins are locked \302\267 All floors shall be clean and safe \302\267 Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition \302\267 Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences and free of hazards \302\267 Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition \302\267 Food preparation area is clean, free of litter, rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin \302\267 Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination \302\267 All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair \302\267 Menus shall be posted at least one week in advance in a place visible by the child\342\200\231s authorized representative, dated and kept on file for 30 days, and made available upon request. \302\267 The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall, \302\267 Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements \302\267 Opening and closing staff member\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid expires on 04/2025 \302\267 Director completed Health and Safety Training with the Lead Component Director's Mandated Reporter Training expires on 08/2025 \302\267 A review of children\342\200\231s records was conducted, and records were found to be complete during this inspection. \302\267 Disaster drills to be conducted every six months \342\200\223 last drill conducted was on 06/07/2023 \302\267 The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office\342\200\231s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov A review of staff records on 08/31/2023 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. \302\267 The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov \302\267 A review of staff records indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired. LPA also informed the Director of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. - 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 - The Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 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. 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 platform. 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.