Routine inspection·September 26, 2023

On 09/26/2023 at 4:00 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susan Brewer, arrived at the facility to conduct a 1 year required annual inspection. LPA was granted entry by Director Teresa Fortunato. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: Normal days and hours of operation: Morning Session Monday- Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM and Afternoon Session is 11:15 AM to 6:30 PM; During the summer and holidays hours are 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, Operation is In the 2C, 2D and the ASC Rooms; Outdoor Activity spaces #4 and North blacktop area. 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. The licensee is asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days if changes have been made on or before 10/25/2023 1. LIC 500 Personnel Report 2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan, to include a 2 nd relocation site. 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 6. LIC 200A Application for changes in hours of operation 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 Facility is clean, safe and sanitary and in good repair. \302\267 Ratios were met during this inspection. LPA took a census of 16 children supervised by 3 staff. \302\267 A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed and checked by the fire department on 03/24/2023 by . A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by the Licensee 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 All materials and surface accessible to children are toxic free \302\267 No weapons stored at the facility on 09/26/2023. \302\267 There are no bodies of water present on 09/26/2023.. 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 and located in the kitchen cabinet. No children are allowed in the kitchen and do not have access to enter. \302\267 Center is equipped to isolate and care for any child who becomes ill during the day. \302\267 Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children which include: disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to children \302\267 All floors shall be clean and safe. \302\267 Measures are taken to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents. \302\267 Toxins are key locked in a storage room. \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 and free of vermin. \302\267 Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination. \302\267 All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair \302\267 Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and out and is provided by tap water, bottled water, disposable cups and individual cups. \302\267 The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall by sand. \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 Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements on 09/26/2023. \302\267 A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 10/23/2023 \302\267 Opening and closing staff member\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid expires on 05/13/2024. \302\267 Director completed Health and Safety Training on 10/15/1994, no nutrition or lead. \302\267 Staff qualifications and files were reviewed and complete on 09/26/2023, with health screening is on file and all staff meet educational requirements and health requirements for performing assigned tasks. \302\267 Staff received on the job training for housekeeping, sanitation and universal health precautions. \302\267 Each child\342\200\231s file is complete on 09/26/2023. \302\267 Licensee was informed of the Department has inspection authority per Health and Safety Codes \302\267 Documentation of Lead Testing is on file: Completed on 01/14/2023 and addressed a separate case management inspection conducted on today\342\200\231s date for a separate component, due to the evaluator\342\200\231s reported data. \302\267 A review of staff records on 09/25/2023 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office\342\200\231s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA Susan Brewer, 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 Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 FCCHs: Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Licensee Teresa Fortunato, was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or 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. The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov for Riverside Regional Office. 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 . Deficiencies not cited this visit. Civil Penalties not issued this visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Teresa Fortunato.