Routine inspection·March 19, 2025

On 3/19/2025 at time listed above Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Justin Giese arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a 1 year required annual inspection. LPA were granted entry by Facility Director, Tracey Bierman. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: LPA observed 24 children in care at time of visit. Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday - Friday, 6:00pm to 6:30pm 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: \342\200\242 Food Service \342\200\242 Reporting Requirements \342\200\242 Physical Plant \342\200\242 Care and Supervision \342\200\242 Children Records \342\200\242 Staff Records \342\200\242 Staffing Ratio and Capacity \342\200\242 Personal Rights The inspection found the facility to be in compliance in these domains. No deficiencies have been cited. 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 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 Drinking water is provided in both the indoor and outdoor activity \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 (director's office) \302\267 Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children (janitorial closet) \302\267 Toxins are locked (janitorial closet) \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 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: 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 04/2026 \302\267 Opening and closing staff member\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid expires on 04/2026 \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 all contained Identification and Emergency Information, parents rights, personal rights \302\267 Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months: Last drill on 02/18/2025 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. Lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. 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 Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Director, Tracey Bierman.