Routine inspection·October 30, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Aman Lama conducted an annual inspection. LPA was met with site director, Olga Gaeta. There were 21 children present, and 4 staff, and the site director. This facility also has an elementary school which is not part of this license. LPA toured inside and outside, and the following was observed and/or noted: The following documents are requested to be updated of any changes made, and submit to the Riverside Regional Office (RRO) within 30 days of this report: 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 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 - Food menu. \302\267 The facility is operating within the limits as stated on the license. \302\267 Ratios were met during this inspection. \302\267 Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and free of hazards. \302\267 There are no weapons present at the facility. \302\267 No accessible bodies of water were observed by LPA at the time of this inspection. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. \302\267 Children bring their own water bottles to drink out of, and are provided refills, as needed. \302\267 Hazards are stored where they were inaccessible to children. These include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children in care. \302\267 Poisons and toxins are to be kept locked and were observed inaccessible, per Title 22 Regulations. \302\267 All floors were observed clean and safe, and shall remain so at all times. \302\267 Restrooms were observed to be sanitary and in operating condition. \302\267 Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences. \302\267 Outdoor activity areas are in good condition and supplied with age/size appropriate equipment. \302\267 The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment were cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. \302\267 Food preparation area is clean, free of litter, rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin. \302\267 Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination. \302\267 Menus were posted with date included and were placed in a visible location of children\342\200\231s authorized representatives. Menus shall be kept on file for 30 days, and made available upon request. \302\267 All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins have tight-fitting covers that were observed on and in good repair. \302\267 Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements. \302\267 There is at least one closing and one opening staff present with a current CPR/First Aid on file. \302\267 A review of children\342\200\231s records were found to be complete during this inspection. \302\267 Disaster drills are to be conducted every six months \342\200\223 last drill was conducted on 05/08/24. \302\267 The facility is informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office\342\200\231s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov \302\267 A review of staff records indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. \302\267 The facility can submit transfer forms to associate or disassociate someone from their facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov \302\267 A review of staff records indicates that staff that were present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired . - The facility is not currently providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS). LPA discussed storage of medications and required documents needed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. -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 - The facility was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 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 access on-line Licensing forms & Regulations for a Child Care Center please visit: www.ccld.ca.gov . - The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday \342\200\223 Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200 LPA conducted the exit interview and reviewed report with site director, Olga Gaeta A notice of site visit was given , posted, and must remain so for 30 consecutive days.