Routine inspection·July 19, 2022

On 07/19/2022 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 Director Norma Cardenas. 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, 7:00am - 5:00pm 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: \302\267 Food Service \302\267 Reporting Requirements \302\267 Physical Plant \302\267 Care and Supervision \302\267 Children Records \302\267 Staff Records \302\267 Staffing Ratio and Capacity \302\267 Personal Rights 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 \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 within the terms of the license \302\267 Ratios were met during this inspection \302\267 Appropriate supervision was provided during this inspection \302\267 Classrooms are equipped with age appropriate furniture and equipment in good condition \302\267 Classrooms are clean and free of hazards \302\267 No weapons stored at the facility \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 Medications are stored where inaccessible to children: Locked boxes \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 Measures are taken to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents \302\267 Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination \302\267 All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins-have tight-fitting covers 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 Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and out and provided by Public water supply. Water pitchers and cups are used for indoor and outdoor play \302\267 The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall: Turf grass \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 03/2023 \302\267 Opening and closing staff member\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid expires on 03/2023 \302\267 Director completed Health and Safety Training and is on file \302\267 Staff qualifications were reviewed \342\200\223 health screening is on file and all staff meet educational requirements and health requirements for performing assigned tasks \302\267 Staff have received on the job training for house keeping, sanitation and universal health precautions Licensee was informed of the Department has inspection authority per Health and Safety Codes sections: 1596.852, 1596.853 and 1596.8535. Licensee was informed of Unusual Incident Reporting email UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov \302\267 Required records for children shall ensure that each child\342\200\231s record contain a medical assessment and contain the Identification and Emergency Information \302\267 Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months: Last drill on 07/11/2022 \302\267 AB2370 \342\200\223 Lead Exposure, day care facilities, effective January 1, 2019. 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. \302\267 AB605 \342\200\223 Child day care facilities, birth to school-age license; Effective January 1, 2021. It requires the California Department of Social Services, in consultation with stakeholders, to adopt regulations on or before January 1, 2021, to create a Child Care Center license to serve infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age children. It also requires, before January 1, 2024, that all Child Care Centers transition to one-center licenses. Access to forms & Regulations for Child Care Centers online at www.ccld.ca.gov . 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 For CCCs: Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed Facility representative was reminded that all adults age 18, 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. 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility representative, Norma Cardenas. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days .