Routine inspection·August 10, 2023

On 08/10/2023 at time listed above Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Steven Montoya and Justin Giese arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a 1 year required annual inspection. LPAs were granted entry by Preschool Director, Linda Davis. LPAs toured the facility, inside and out, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: LPAs observed 17 children in care. Normal days and hours of operation: Monday - Friday 07:00am to 06:00pm \302\267 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 The inspection found the facility to be in compliance in these domains, except were noted on LIC809D. The licensee was 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 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 not operating within the terms of the license. LPA observed one school age child in attendance (see LIC809D) \302\267 Ratios were not met during this inspection. \302\267 Appropriate supervision was provided during this inspection \302\267 Rooms are equipped with age appropriate furniture and equipment in good condition \302\267 Napping equipment is sufficient for capacity and meets licensing requirements \302\267 Rooms are clean and free of hazards \302\267 No weapons stored at the facility \302\267 There are no 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 . Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children . Toxins are locked \302\267 Facility has two toileting areas. One was observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition. At 10:38am the second was observed to be in disrepair. Please refer to LIC809D. 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 filtered water bottles. cups made available if needed for indoor and outdoor use \302\267 The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall: grass and wood chips. At 10:46am LPAs observed outdoor play surface not maintained. (See LIC 809D) . \302\267 Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and does not meet regulation requirements. (See LIC 809D) \302\267 A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 5-20-2025 \302\267 Opening and closing staff member\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid expires on 05-20-2025 \302\267 Director completed Health and Safety Training and is on file \302\267 Staff qualifications were reviewed \342\200\223 all staff meet educational requirements and 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 emai l UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov \302\267 Required records reviewed for children had missing medical assessment, immunizations and consent for medical treatment forms. (See LIC809D) \302\267 Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months: At 11:37am LPAs observed last document drill log to be on 09/12/2022. (please see LIC809D) 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. 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. CCC did not comple testing prior to their deadline. LPAs did not observe any drinking fixtures in the facility. Facility provides bottled drinking water to children in care. Facility will explore potential testing or apply for exemption. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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 To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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 A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days THE LICENSEE UNDERSTANDS THAT IT MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR THE NEXT 30 DAYS ALONG WITH A COPY OF ALL TYPE A DEFICIENCIES (LIC809D) CITED DURING THIS INSPECTION. A COPY OF ALL TYPE A DEFICIENCIES CITED DURING THIS INSPECTION MUST ALSO BE IMMEDIATELY (WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE CHILD\342\200\231S NEXT DAY IN CARE) GIVEN TO THE PARENTS OF ALL CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE CHILD CARE FACILITY AND ANY CHILDREN ENROLLED INTO THE CHILD CARE FACILITY OVER THE NEXT 12 MONTHS (AT THE TIME OF ENROLLMENT. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Preschool Director, Linda Davis .