Routine inspection·June 27, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Ibitoye made an unannounced inspection visit to the above facility. The purpose of visit was to conduct a Annual/Random Inspection. LPA met with the Director who granted access and toured the facility with the Director inside and outside. Upon arrival, LPA observed 25- children, 12 Preschool and 7 toddlers, 6 kindergarten and 4 staff members. LPA observed parent boards with the required postings, fire/earthquake drills current 5/20/2024, 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. See LIC 809D 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. CPR/First Aid and mandated report training were reviewed and maintained current. 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. Health-Related Services: The Director has been advised all prescription and non-prescription medications must have the child\342\200\231s name and are dated, written consent and instruction from the child\342\200\231s representative, and a plan to document and report to the child\342\200\231s representative when medication is administered to a child; Medication will be properly labeled and stored in its original container. The IMS plan was discussed, and the Director understands when IMS is necessary Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . The facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. The facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. All staff are required to take 3-hour Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter training (AB1207) every 2 years. Beginning on January 1, 2018, Assembly Bill 1207 (2015) requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors, and employees to complete training as specified in their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Applicants must meet requirements as a precondition to licensure. New employees shall have 90 days from the date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be conducted at the following website www.mandatedreporterca.com . The director is aware self and all staff are mandated child abuse reporters and have the responsibility of reporting any suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline at (800) 540-4000. For additional information and forms visit our website at: www.cdss.ca.gov Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters, and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. For updates on Community Care Licensing, please visit the following website at: Childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov The director advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. The 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. 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. There were deficiencies were cited during this inspection. Per Title 22 Regulations, See 809 D pages. An exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with the Director Saltzman Erika