Routine inspection (3-year)·March 7, 2024

On 03/07/2024 at time listed above Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Justin Giese arrived at the facility to conduct a 1 year required annual inspection. LPA was granted entry by Site Director, Natalie Rivera. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday - Friday, 1:50pm to 6:00pm A review of the staff records and review of a sampling of children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation. The inspection consisted of reviews of the following domains: \342\200\242 Food Service \342\200\242 Reporting Requirements \342\200\242 Physical Plant \342\200\242 Care and Supervision \342\200\242 Children Records \342\200\242 Staff Records \342\200\242 Staffing Ratio and Capacity \342\200\242 Personal Rights The inspection found the facility to be in compliance in these domains, except where noted on 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 \342\200\242 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 \342\200\242 The facility is operating within the terms of the license \342\200\242 Appropriate supervision was provided during this inspection \342\200\242 Classrooms are equipped with age appropriate furniture and equipment in good condition \342\200\242 Classrooms are clean and free of hazards \342\200\242 No weapons stored at the facility \342\200\242 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. \342\200\242 Medications are stored where inaccessible to children \342\200\242 Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous \342\200\242 Poisons and toxins are locked: Located in on-site janitorial closet \342\200\242 All floors are clean and safe \342\200\242 Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition \342\200\242 Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences and free of hazards \342\200\242 Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition \342\200\242 All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins-have tight-fitting covers and in good repair \342\200\242 Uncontaminated drinking water readily available both indoors and out \342\200\242 The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall: grass/wood chips \342\200\242 Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements \342\200\242 A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 07/2025 \342\200\242 Opening and closing staff member\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid expires on 07/2025 \342\200\242 Director completed Health and Safety Training and on file \342\200\242 Staff files were reviewed \342\200\223 Please see LIC809D for Type B deficiencies for missing documentation. \342\200\242 Staff have received on the job training for house keeping, sanitation and universal health precautions \342\200\242 Records reviewed for children in care all contained proper Identification and Emergency contact Information Licensee was informed of the Department has inspection authority per Health and Safety Codes sections: 1596.852, 1596.853 and 1596.8535. \342\200\242 Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months: Last drill on 01/26/2024 Licensee was informed of Unusual Incident Reporting email: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@DSS.CA.Gov Reminders: 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. During this inspection LPA was unable to verify Criminal Records Clearance for Staff 2. See LIC809D for Type A deficiency. A Civil Penalty of $500 will be assessed during this inspection for Staff Criminal Record Clearance. Payment is due when billed and the check(s) or money orders shall be made payable to the \342\200\234California Department of Social Services\342\200\235. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INVOICE IN THE MAIL. DO NOT SEND MONEY UNTIL YOU RECEIVE YOUR INVOICE. DO NOT SEND CASH. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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 publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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 LPA issued a Notice of Site Visit and verified it was posted in a prominent location at the facility. Licensees understands that the Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for the next 30 days along with a copy of all Type A deficiencies cited during this inspection. A copy of all Type A deficiencies cited during this inspection must also be immediately (within 24 hours of child\342\200\231s next day in care) given to the parents of all children enrolled in the child care facility and any children enrolled into the child care facility over the next 12 months (at the time of enrollment). Licensees are required to have all parents sign and date the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC9224) and maintain a copy in each child\342\200\231s file. A copy of this report, LIC9224 and Appeal Rights (LIC9058) were provided during this inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Director, Natalie Rivera. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.