Routine inspection·June 28, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ibitoye met with the facility Director, Jennifer Morris and conducted a Annual/Random Inspection for Pre-School Program . LPA toured and inspected the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. Upon arrival, there were thirty nine (39) children in care and eight (8) staff members. The facility also is licensed for school age program (#367750014). The facility operates Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. Physical Plant : There are four classrooms the left upon entry (A1, A2, A3, and A4) (A1,A2) for preschool and A3 & A4 are school age classroom. There are four classrooms on the right upon entry (B1, B2, B3, and B4) for Preschool . Inside play structure (secured, cushion material surrounding). Furniture and equipment were inspected throughout for age appropriateness and good repair. All rooms are clean and safe. Telephone service was verified. Heating, lighting, and ventilation are adequate. There are cubbies for children's belongings. LPA observed age-appropriate toys, books, and materials throughout the center. Drinking water is available (water fountain in the POD area and Dixie cups). LPA observed enough cots available for napping children. The bedding is stored separately and properly. Per Director the sheets are washed (weekly or as needed) and cots are sanitized daily. There are fire extinguishers (several, observed full), smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector on the premises. Sign in and out sheets : For parents is electronic on Bright Wheel APP Program. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted. Fire/earthquake drills current (5/22/2024). Roster current. Kitchen: clean, fully equipped with refrigerator and freezer (separate staff and center), microwave oven, stove, washer, dryer and storage of food (labelled with expiration date). The facility provides breakfast, AM snack, lunch, PM snack, and evening snack (provided). Menu is posted in the kitchen and on each classroom parent board, front area, and Bright Wheel APP. Allergy list is posted in the kitchen and each classroom. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks. The chemicals are kept separate from the food (kitchen cabinet). Bathrooms: observed 2 clean bathrooms (6 toilets, 6 sinks). Toilets and sinks are functioning properly and are age appropriate. LPA observed soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available. Water temperature is appropriate. Ratios: Teacher child ratios were observed, and staff names recorded. Care and supervision were observed while teachers interacted with children. Outside: The facility has 2 playground areas. The preschool play area (right upon exit) gated, separated from older children with grass, sand, and concrete for active play. Per director the facility celebrate National Mud day today, LPA Observed children engaging in outdoor activities. Outdoor play equipment slide set, octagon apparatus, tricycles, in good repair. There is a shed (gated and locked-off limits).The area was observed to be free of debris. There is an area for shade and rest. Drinking water is available in the form of a pitcher (Igloo) and Dixie cups and water fountain. School Aged play area (left side) sand and concrete for play was equipped with Basketball court, slide set, octagon apparatus, shade area for rest and is completely fenced. There is a storage shed (gated, locked) off limits. There were no bodies of water on either play area. Children's records and staff records were reviewed. Staff are certified in Pediatric CPR and First Aid. Mandated Reporter training was needed for one staff member. Health-Related Services: The Director has been advised all prescription and non-prescription medications must have the child’s name and are dated, written consent and instruction from the child’s representative, and a plan to document and report to the child’s 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 informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California 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. 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. No deficiency was cited today. 2 Technical Advisory Note Issud see LIC 9102 . A copy of this report must be made available to the public for 3 years. An exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with the licensee Jennifer Morris