Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 09/19/2023 at 3:00 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susan Brewer arrived at the facility to conduct a 1 year required annual inspection. LPA was granted entry by Director Anna Cruz. 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, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM; in Rooms 1, 2, and 5; Outdoor playground is on the North side of the building
The inspection consisted of reviews of th
e
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.
The licensee is asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days: Please submit on or before 09/19/2023
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 Prepared
ness Checklist (LIC9148)
Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster (PUB393), Personal Rights (LIC613A); Child Car Seat Law, Menu
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The facility is operating within the terms of the license.
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Ratios were met and appropriate supervision was provided during this inspection. LPA took a census of 40 children present and supervised by 7 staff
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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.
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Classrooms are clean, free of hazards and equipped with age-appropriate furniture and equipment in good condition.
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No weapons stored at the facility.
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There are no accessible bodies of water present on 09/19/2023. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.
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Medications are stored where inaccessible to children at the front desk reception in a locked box.
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Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaners and other items that are dangerous. Poisons and toxins are locked.
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All floors are clean and safe.
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Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition.
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Outdoor activity areas/playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences, free of hazards and are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition.
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Food preparation area is clean, free of litter, rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin.
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Measures are taken to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents with quarterly service.
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Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination.
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Storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins-have tight-fitting covers in good repair.
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Menus are 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.
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Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and out and provided by tap water and bottled water. The facility also has a water filter system installed for drinking water.
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The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall: Facility has rubber turf, natural grass, sand and a shade tarp to provide shade in the outdoor area located on the North side of the building.
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Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements. The facility utilizes electronic software program for parent sign-in/out and paper for back up.
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A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 03/2025
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Opening and closing staff member\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid expires on 08/2025
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Director completed Health and Safety Training on 11/28/2021.
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Staff qualifications and files were reviewed and are complete on 09/19/2023.
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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
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Children files were reviewed and are complete on 09/19/2023.
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Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months: Last drill on 09/15/2023
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Documentation of Lead Testing is on file:
Initial testing was conducted 02/2022 and revised on
May 16, 2022, director provided a copy of results of correction.
A review of staff records on 09/18/2023 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
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AB2370 \342\200\223 Lead Exposure, day care facilities, effective January 1, 2019 \342\200\223
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.
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AB605 \342\200\223
Child day care facilities, birth to school-age license; Effective January 1, 2021
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AB2960 \342\200\223 Child care and development services, online portal \342\200\223 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 \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, 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
Fo
r CCCs: Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed.
Director Anna Cruz 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.
LPA also informed 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.
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/process
.
Deficiencies were not cited 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 Anna Cruz.