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 20-day care children, 13 Preschool and 7 toddlers and 4 staff members. LPA observed parent boards with the required postings, fire/earthquake drills current, sign in and out sheets 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 in a chair near the Director\342\200\231s desk. Physical Plant: The are four (4) classrooms and a Media Room. Furniture and equipment were inspected and are in good repair. All rooms are 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 a water jug and disposable cups. Napping equipment (mats) sanitized daily. Bathroom: inspected and observed (other side of media room) 1 clean bathroom with 4 toilets, 4 sinks,) (boys and girls utilize the restroom separately). Toilets and sinks (working). Soap, toilet paper, and paper towels available. Kitchen: (off limits, locked) No stove or sink. Equipped with microwave, refrigerator/freezer. Chemicals (locked) and food are kept in separate cabinets. Center provides AM, PM and evening snack, 2 lunches a week, 1 paid lunch (optional). Child 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 records and staff records were reviewed. Trainings for staff for Mandated Reporter CPR/First Aid are needed and immunizations needed. Outside: Waiver reviewed for the outdoor play space. Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair and age-appropriate toys, bikes, for play. The play area has cushioning material, sand, and concrete. The area was observed to be free of debris. There is an area for shade and rest. Children play at a separate time from school aged children. 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. 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. This facility does not provide 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 were 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.