Routine inspection·January 15, 2025

On January 15, 2025, at 08:18 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Zirbes met with the Licensee Lisa Burtner. The purpose of the inspection was to conduct an unannounced annual/random inspection. During the inspection, LPA toured and inspected the school age program in accordance with the facility sketch. At the time of LPA arrival, LPA observed child 1 (C1) a school age child and 12 preschool age children in the large classroom located at the entrance to the Center. Licensee and staff 1 (S1) were providing supervision to the 13 children. Per Licensee, S1 is a aide. Two additional teachers, staff 2 and staff 3 were on site in other classrooms when LPA arrived. Based on LPA observation the Center was commingling the school age and preschool children on this date when LPA arrived. The Center submitted a commingling waiver to the Department in November 2024. The waiver is still in the review process and has not been approved. LPA explained to the Licensee that co-mingling may not occur until an approved waiver is on file. Licensee stated she understood. When asked about the commingling, Licensee stated C1 was brought to the front classroom since the school bus was arriving shortly. A technical violation was issued, for regulation 101538.3(b). Physical Plant: The school age area consists of two classrooms (Elephant and Monkey) two bathrooms, and an outdoor activity space. The center also operates a Infant Program (#364815208) and Preschool Program (#364815206). Common areas utilized by all three licensed components include the kitchen, administrative office, staff restroom. The center operates Monday through Friday 7:00am -6:00pm. Indoor activity space for school age children is physically separate from space used by children in the preschool and infant center components. School age center is equipped with appropriate furniture and equipment. LPA observed tables and chairs, games, books and art supplies. Furniture is maintained in good repair and safe condition (age appropriate). Drinking water is available inside the classroom via individual cups and a pitchers of water. All chemicals and cleaning materials are located in Lion classroom in a high inaccessible cabinet and in a locked cabinet. Also cleaning products are located in the kitchen in a key locked cabinet. The Center does not have a fireplace. The building has central heating. Report continued on page two Report continued from page one The room temperature was comfortable at the time of this inspection. LPA observed combination carbon monoxide and smoke detectors located throughout the Center. The carbon monoxide detector located in the kitchen was tested during this inspection and found to be in working order. There is a working telephone on the premises. There is an isolation area for ill children. The Center has a first aid kit. LPA observed electronic sign in/out sheets. Per conversation with the facility representative, the facility staff sign the children in and out following pick up and drop off from school. No smoking is allowed on the premises. Restroom: The school age program utilizes two restrooms located in the monkey room. A waiver is on file allowing the school age children to utilize the restroom in the Zebra room. Each restroom had one toilet and one sink. Restrooms were age appropriate and contained a hand dryer and soap dispensers. One additional restroom was available for the staff. Kitchen: There is a kitchen area used by all three components The kitchen is inaccessible to the children via a child safety gate. Chemicals were located in a locked cabinet and were separate from the food cabinets. Based on LPA observation today, the food was prepared and served in a safe manner. Menus were posted in the lobby and kitchen. Allergy lists are posted in kitchen. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks for children during the inspection. Per conversation with Licensee, the facility provides the school age children with one morning snack and one afternoon snack. When the school age children are on site for the entire day, the lunch is provided by the family. Outdoor: Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair and age appropriateness. A approved waiver is on file regarding the outdoor space. LPA observed a basketball hoop, multiple balls, climbing equipment placed on sand. Trees provide shade in the outdoor area. The children have access to drinking water while outside via pitchers and cups which are brought outside by the teachers. Napping: At the time of this inspection, zero school age children nap at the center. Quite time is provided. Child/Staff File Review: LPA reviewed a total of five school age files and three staff files. Based on LPA review all child files were complete and contained all required information. One of three staff files reviewed had a TB test that was more than one year prior to employment. Staff 1(S1) employment date is 7/1/2024 according to LIC 500. S1 TB test was completed in 1/11/2023. A technical violation was issued. Facility Records: LPA observed the Roster to be complete and current. A staff member was on site whom had current CPR/First Aid. Per documentation, the emergency drill was conducted in January 2025. Report continued on page three Report continued from page two Posting Requirements: Center has required posting posted (license, PUB 393, LIC610, car seat law information). Transportation: The facility does not provide transportation. LPA reviewed with Licensee the LIC 311A, Records To Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) 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/ . 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. 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. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Report continued on page four Report continued from page three 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/inspection-process .. Based on LPA observations and file review, there were two technical violations issued today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 3 0 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Margaret Quintana.