Routine inspection·September 21, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Babatunde Ibitoye met with Antoinette Mcclendon, Owner/Director, today for the purpose of conducting a Required 1 year Annual inspection for this Pre-School component with a capacity of 24 children. Center has also School-Age Component on the same property (#367750008). Owner/Director led LPA on a tour of the center which consist of 2 classrooms for the Pre-School and the outside area. The days/hours of operation: MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 5:00AM TO 8:00PM. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed **Classrooms were equipped with age appropriate furniture, equipment , toys and materials. The classrooms were observed to be safe and free of any Health or safety hazards. Telephone service was verified as well as adequate heating, lighting, and ventilation. Children's belongings are kept in cubbies along the wall. Drinking water is available inside the classroom in the form of a water dispenser and cups. **The children's bathrooms are located within the classrooms. Preschool Classroom #1 contains 1 toilet and 1 sink. Preschool Classroom #2 has 1 Staff bathroom with one toilet and one sink. In addition Classroom #2 has 2 bathrooms each with 1 toilet and 1 sink. The boys bathroom has an addition urinal. Across the hall from Preschool #1 is the staff room and bathroom. LPA observed the bathrooms to be clean and sanitary, with soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available. All the toilets and sinks are functioning properly and age appropriate. * * Each classroom has cubbies, stackable mats, cots, linens and bedding stored individually so that each child's bedding is identifiable and no child's used bedding comes into contact with other bedding. Each mat and cot is equipped with a sheet to cover the mat and cot, bedding and linens are laundered weekly and as needed. Flooring was inspected for cleanliness, and good repair. **Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair and age appropriateness. Center utilizes sand under climbing structure for cushioning material and a tree and patio for shade. There are 2 swing sets that are securely anchored, bike path, sand, little tike toys and large play tires. LPA observed the fencing surrounding the play area to be at least 4 1/2 ft. tall to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area, the gates were locked during this inspections with safety latches. There are no bodies of water observed on the premises. **Food preparation area/Kitchen (staff and center kitchen) was inspected for safety, cleanliness, proper equipment & protection against contamination and storage. Center provide breakfast, am snack, lunch, pm snack and dinner. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored and inaccessible to children. **The Parent Board (located in the main entrance area) contained all documents that are required to be posted according to Title 22 Regulations. Staff are certified in Pediatric CPR and First Aid (exp 05/15/2025). LPA observed a fully stocked first aid kit; fully charged fire extinguishers; carbon monoxide detectors throughout the center.\302\267 Requirements for fire drills, earthquake drills, and documentation for both. The last fire/earthquake drill was completed on 08/23/2023, LPA advised the Director to conduct a disaster drill every six months. At this time center will not be administering over the counter or prescription medication. 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 \302\2471596.8662 On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. \302\2471596.7995 (a) (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. Center was made aware that prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review shall obtain a clearance or criminal record exemption. If a fingerprint clearance has been obtained through the Department, Licensee may request a transfer of a criminal record clearance from one state licensed facility to another using form LIC 9182. Director advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. Licensee was informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department (email address on the website: www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov ). A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of the daycare center. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. An On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8 am-5 pm. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. The director shall permit the Department to inspect the family child care home and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of child care center or regulations, also enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision, and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation. A survey will be sent to the email address provided to improve the quality and value of the new inspection process. 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 Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. No deficiency was cited today. An exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with the Director MCCLENDON, ANTOINETTE