Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On February 14, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA’s) Calloway and Braddock made an unannounced inspection to the above facility for the purpose of conducting a Required Annual inspection. LPAs met with facility representative who granted access. LPA and representative toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed no school-aged children in and 1 teacher. The preschool consists of one (1) classroom. The facility operates from 6:00 am to 6:30 PM.
Physical Plant:
LPA observed clean and safe classroom, telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation are adequate. There are cubbies for children's belongings (labeled) in the classroom. Furniture, equipment, toys, and materials were age appropriate. Drinking water is available inside the classrooms in the form of water dispensers and labeled cups. No napping. First Aid Kits were observed in office. There is an Emergency Survival Kit Bin not observed. Fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector (operable).
Bathrooms:
LPA inspected the two children's bathroom. Each with 1 toilet and 1 sink, functioning properly and age appropriate (no hazards). LPA observed soap, toilet paper, and paper towels readily available. Staff restrooms are located in the classroom with access outside of the classroom.
Kitchen:
There is a clean, fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, freezer, stove with oven, microwave, and sink. The facility provides breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks. Menus are posted. LPA observed allergy list posted.
There are also allergy lists in each classroom. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks. The chemicals are kept separate from the food. Cleaning supplies are kept in the teacher only closet (locked-inside the classroom).
Outside
: Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material (pea gravel-wood chips), good repair, and age appropriate. LPA observed a small play structure with slide and minimal cushioned surface (pea gravel). There are two sets of rings for play with pea gravel underneath. Both structures are securely anchored. There is a sand, grass, and concrete for active play. Tetherball and basketball court. The playground was observed to be free of debris. Drinking water is available in the form of a water cooler and labeled cups. There are no bodies of water on the premises.
Other:
Children and staff files were reviewed. Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid (expires 6/2025). Transportation is provided and medical policy reviewed. Disaster Drills: Fire/Earthquake not current and Roster (not current). Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive. There is a separate room for isolation and care of ill children in site supervisor's office. There is a bench for rest available for ill child until parent can pick up. Teacher/child ratios were observed. Sign in/out sheets (digital/electronic). Facility representative was reminded to access the Licensing website at ccld.ca.gov to obtain information about the most recent regulatory changes and the Quarterly Updates. Medications are stored in a locked container on top of the refrigerator. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with parent's written permission. The management staff administers medication and documents the dosage, date and time onto a log. Medication is brought and taken home by the parent daily or stored in the backpack. Medication is properly labeled and stored in its original container.
Discussed with facility representative:
Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies. 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
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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 childcare 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). Or LPA referred or facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.
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www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process
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Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website a
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/
subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.
Lead Poisoning: For more information, go to the California Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch’s website at
www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb,or
call them at (510) 620-5600.
The On Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (661) 202-3318 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM for information, and Unusual Incident Reporting.
Per Title 22 Regulations, Division 12, Chapter 1, there are deficiencies cited during this inspection. See 809D pages.
Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was read, a notice of site visit and appeal rights were provided to S1, facility representative. A notice of site visit must remain posted for thirty (30) consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting will result in a $100 civil penalty
