Routine inspection·June 14, 2023

On June 14, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Calloway made an unannounced inspection visit to the above facility. The purpose of visit was to conduct a Required Annual Inspection. LPA met with the Director who granted access and toured the facility with the Director inside and outside. Upon arrival, LPA observed nine (9) school aged children and one (1) staff member. LPA observed parent boards with the required postings, fire/earthquake drills current, sign in and out sheets (electronic) and facility roster are current. First Aid Kit, smoke alarm, carbon monoxide detectors (tested, operable), and fire extinguisher (several, all full/green). Per Director, children are inspected for illnesses (wellness policy) as they arrive. There is a separate area for isolation and care of ill children at the entrance on a chair near the Director\342\200\231s desk or parent pick up. Physical Plant: There is one (1) classroom (right upon entry) with furniture and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. Room is clean and safe. Telephone service (telephone in room) were verified. Heating, lighting, and ventilation are adequate. There are cubbies (labelled) for children's belongings in the classroom. LPA observed age-appropriate materials. Drinking water is available inside the classroom with filtered water dispenser and disposable cups. Bathroom: Down the hall (2 nd door right) inspected and observed 1 clean bathroom with 1 toilet, 1 sink (boys and girls utilize the restroom individually). Toilets and sinks (working). Soap, toilet paper, and paper towels available. Kitchen: (off limits, locked) No stove or sink. Equipped with microwave, refrigerator/freezer and pantry. Chemicals (locked) and snack food are kept on the shelves. Center provides AM, PM and evening snack, 2 lunches a week, 1 paid lunch (optional). Children bring own lunch 2 days a week. Menus are posted in the lobby, school age classroom and kitchen. Allergy lists are posted in kitchen and classroom. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food during the inspection. Expiration dates verified. Ratios: Teacher child ratios were observed. Care and supervision were observed while teachers interacted with the children. Children's and staff records were reviewed. Trainings for staff are current for Mandated Reporter CPR/First Aid were not current, immunizations were current. Outside: Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair and age-appropriate toys, bikes, for play. The play area has sand, cushion material, and concrete. The area was observed to be free of debris. There is an area for shade and rest. Igloo and Dixie cups brought outside during play. Play area was inspected and found to be free of hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water. Play area used separate time from Pre school children. Unusual incidents should be reported to licensing withing 24 hours of the occurrence with LIC 624B form. On duty worker is available, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM for reporting and questions. Lead Water testing was discussed. Mandated reporter training is renewed every two (2) years at www.mandatedreporterca.com . This facility does not provides Incidental Medical Services - IMS. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226 . A 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 . http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Safe Sleep in Child Care: Resources can be found on our website at http://www.cdss.ga.gov/inforesources/Child-Care-Licensing/Public-Information-and-Resources/Safe-Sleep Lead Poisoning: For more information, go to the California Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch\342\200\231s website at www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb,or call them at (510) 620-5600. Applicant advised visit www.shotsforschool.org for Immunization information. Child Care Advocates: You can now sign up for Quarterly Updates and PINs for one or more programs through our DSS website at www.ccld.ca.gov . Click on \342\200\234Receive Important Updates\342\200\235 located in the right middle part of the page, immediately above the Quick links. Put your email address and choose which program(s) you would like to subscribe to and click \342\200\234subscribe\342\200\235. There are deficiencies were cited during this inspection. Per Title 22 Regulations, See 809 D pages. Exit interview was conducted. A copy of this report was read and left with Erika Saltzman, Director at the facility.