Routine inspection·January 11, 2023

On 01/11/2023 at time listed above Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Justin Giese arrived at the facility to conduct a 1 year required annual inspection. LPA was granted entry by Director Tammy Murphy. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: LPA observed 3 children in care \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 deficiencies have been cited. Please see LIC809D of this report The licensee is 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 operating within the terms of the license \302\267 Ratios were met during this inspection \302\267 Appropriate supervision was provided during this inspection \302\267 Rooms are physically separated from other components \302\267 Rooms are equipped with age appropriate furniture and equipment in good condition \302\267 Activity areas are physically separated from all other components at this center \302\267 Drinking water is provided in both the indoor and outdoor activity areas by public water supply \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 infants \302\267 Hazards are stored where inaccessible to infants \302\267 Toxins are locked \302\267 Toileting area was observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition 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: Public water supply. Bottles and sippy cups made available if needed \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 \302\267 Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements \302\267 A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 10/2024 \302\267 Opening and closing staff member\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid expires on 10/2024 \302\267 Director completed Health and Safety Training and is on file \302\267 Staff qualifications were reviewed \342\200\223 health screening is on file and all staff meet educational requirements and health 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 for children shall ensure that each child\342\200\231s record contain a medical assessment and contain the Identification and Emergency Information: Please see LIC809D \302\267 Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months: Last drill on 09/29/2022 \302\267 AB2370 \342\200\223 Lead Exposure, day care facilities, effective January 1, 2019 \342\200\223 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Facility representative] of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Tammy Murphy.