Routine inspection·May 9, 2023

On 05/09/2023 at 2:17 PM A required \342\200\223 1 year inspection is being conducted as part of a compliance review. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susan Brewer, was greeted by Administrative Director Sharon Steward and granted entry into the facility. Director Vanessa Stewart, joined the inspection and accompanied the LPA to tour the school-age center, inside and out. The following was observed: Days and Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 3:15 PM to 5:30 PM 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 Personal Rights. A review of the staff records and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation. The inspection found the facility to be in compliance in these domains, except as noted on the LIC809-D. The licensee is asked to update the following documents and submit to licensing within 30 days: Only if changes have been made: 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 6. LIC200A Application update \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 Facility is clean, safe and sanitary and in good repair. \302\267 Ratios were met during this inspection. A census was take of 9 children. \302\267 Appropriate supervision was provided during this inspection, 3 staff present and supervising. \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. \302\267 There are no bodies of water present on 05/09/2023. 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. \302\267 Center is equipped to isolate and care for any child who becomes ill during the day. A staff restroom on the 1 st Floor is designated for isolation next to room 103C. The director\342\200\231s office can be used as an isolation room until a child is picked up by an authorized representative. \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 locked. \302\267 Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition. Separate restrooms are located on the 2 nd Floor. LPA observed 4 sinks, 3 toilets and 1 urinal. \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 do not have tight-fitting covers. \302\267 Drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and out and is provided by tap. Children can refill personal water bottles through a filtered water dispenser, located next to room 103C. \302\267 The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with wood chips and sand that absorbs a fall. \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. \302\267 A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 08/2024 \302\267 Opening and closing staff member\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid expires on 08/2024. \302\267 Director completed Health, Safety and Nutrition Training on 07/2014 \342\200\223 No lead. \302\267 Staff qualifications and files 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 received on the job training for house-keeping, sanitation and universal health precautions \302\267 Each child\342\200\231s file is complete on 05/09/2023. \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: NOT ON FILE, per director Vanessa Stewart, the facility is in the process of having the water tested. A review of staff records on 05/05/2023 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 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. Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over working in the facility as 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 . See Type B Deficiencies 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 director Vanessa Stewart.