Routine inspection·November 10, 2022

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Kay Turner and Rachel Zeron conducted a required/annual inspection as part of a compliance review. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted: This is a combination center and the other licensed program is school-aged, which was also inspected on this date. 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. Pg 2 \302\267 There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by facility representative, Stella Ehilaiye \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 activity space \302\267 There are no medications stored at the facility \302\267 Hazards are not stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous, Goo gone, lysol and chlorox wipes were accessible to children in the classroom cabinet, which was not locked. 2 staff members purses were also present with non-prescription medication also accessible to the children in care. \302\267 All floors are not clean and safe, floors were dirty with grime buildup; rugs in the classroom are not in clean/sanitary condition \302\267 Bathrooms were not observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition \302\267 Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences but are not free of hazards \302\267 Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment but not in good condition \302\267 Food preparation area is not clean, free of litter, rubbish and not 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. LPA observed last menu posted was October 2022 \302\267 Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and outdoors and provided by \302\267 The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. The material surrounding the outside equipment provides insufficient material if a fall occurs \302\267 Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements \302\267 A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 06/2024 \302\267 Opening and closing staff member\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid expires on 06/2024 \302\267 Director completed Health and Safety Training- a teacher within the center has completed the health and Pg 3 safety training \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 on 06/16/2021 which was nor in compliance. \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 \302\267 A review of staff records on 11/10/2022 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. - 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 - Facility representative 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. - Go to the licensing webpage www.ccld.ca.gov , and click on the \342\200\234Receive Important Updates\342\200\235 located on the right side of the page, immediately above the Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for. - To access on-line Licensing forms & Regulations for a Child Care Center please visit: www.ccld.ca.gov . Pg 4 - 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 deficiencies. LPA Kay Turner informed licensee facility representative, Stella Ehinlaiye, that this report dated 11/10/2022 documents 4 Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there are immediate risks to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. A 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. Also, LPA Kay Turner informed the facility representative to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 11/20/2022 that documents any Type A citations to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Stella Ehinlaiye.