Routine inspection·April 18, 2023

On 04/18/2023 at 2:00 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Susan Brewer and Raymond Moorehead Jr. arrived at the facility to conduct a 1 year required annual inspection. LPAs were granted entry by Lead Teacher Natasha Burgess. The director Emelin Tahhan was away from the facility. LPAs toured the facility, inside and out, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: Director Emelin Tahhan, joined the inspection at approximately 3:15 PM. Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday- Friday, 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM; Staff arrive at 6:30 AM The inspection consisted of reviews of the 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, except as noted on the LIC809D. The licensee is asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days: 1. LIC 200 Application Form (If update information) 2. LIC 500 Personnel Report 3. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan 4. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made) 5. LIC 309 Administrative Organization 6. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility The following items have been posted and are updated where necessary: License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148) Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393), Personal Rights (LIC613A); Child Car Seat Law, Menu · The facility is operating within the terms of the license. · Ratios were met and appropriate supervision was provided during this inspection and a census was taken of 2 teachers supervising 15 children in care. · Classrooms are clean, free of hazards and equipped with age appropriate furniture and equipment in good condition · No weapons stored at the facility · 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. · Medications are NOT stored and no IMS services provided to children at this time. · Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaners and other items that are dangerous. Poisons and toxins are locked. · All floors are clean and safe · Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition · Outdoor activity areas/playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences, free of hazards and are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition, however LPAs observed a metal pole laying on the ground and wear and tear on play structure to be watched. · 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 · Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination · Storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins-have tight-fitting covers in good repair · Menus are posted at least one week in advance in a place visible by the child’s authorized for snacks only, dated and kept on file for 30 days, and made available upon request. · Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and out and provided by bottled water and students bring bottles from home, indoor and outdoor drinking fountains are on site, however the licensee stated that they are not used at this time. · 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 and grass. · Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements. · A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 08/2023 · Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 08/2023 · Director completed Health, Safety and Nutrition Training on Transcripts for Spring 2012, No Lead. · Staff qualifications and files were reviewed and are NOT complete. LPAs reviewed personnel file for a teacher’s aid present and supervising children, where the criminal background clearance showed as In Progress. After further review it was determined that the staff is employed as a substitute teacher for the school site and completed two fingerprinting livescan processes with the school, one livescan with the daycare center and passed two levels of clearance and was awaiting a third level of clearance. · 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 · Children files were reviewed and are complete on 04/18/2023. · Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months verified. · AB2370 – 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. · AB605 – Child day care facilities, birth to school-age license; Effective January 1, 2021 · AB2960 – Child care and development services, online portal – 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 does not provide Incidental Medical Services – 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 publicati on: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm For C CCs: Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Facility Representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, working in 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. 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/inforesource s/community-care-licensing/process . Deficiencies were cited this visit for Type B citations. No Civil Penalties were issued. 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 Emelin Tahhan and signed by Lead teacher Natasha Burgess on their behalf.