Routine inspection·June 27, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Babatunde Ibitoye met with Patricia Jacobs for the purpose of conducting a Required 1- Year inspection for Pre-School component. There are 34 children present upon arrival with 3 teacher in classroom . This facility sits on the corner of Manhasset and Tussan Ranch Road. The facility consist of 5 classrooms, Staff Room, Office space, 4 bathrooms. and the outside play area. The Center also Licensed for a Infant component (X367750029) and a School Age component (X367750030) on the same premises. The Pre School component occupied the Left side of the Center ( when facing the center) . Days/hours of operation is Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE : There are a variety of age-appropriate equipment, toys and materials in good condition and in sufficient quantity to allow children present to fully participate in planned activities. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed individual storage areas for Infants belongings; The child care center was toured and found to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors; Indoor activity space for School Age is physically separate from space used by the Preschool children and Infant children. There are lockers available for children's belongings. School age children use water dispensers with disposable cups for drinking water. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, all potential hazardous that could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored and inaccessible to children. Per Director, the isolation area (located in the front office area) is equipped to isolate and care for any child who becomes ill during the day .Classroom has it's own individual bathroom which contains one toilet and one sink. Toilets and sinks are functioning properly and are age appropriate. LPA observed working toilets, soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available. Napping Center will utilize mat for children to nap on. Napping equipment are well arranged so that each child has access to a walkway without having to walk on or over the mats of other children. Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair and age appropriateness. The play area has sand, dirt, grass, and concrete. There is also a cemented bike route area. The area was observed to be free of debris. Play area was inspected and found to be free of hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water. Children are inspected for illnesses (well-ness policy) a. A review of medication policy indicated that only prescription medication is administered with parent's written permission . The Director administers medication and documents the dosage, date and time . Medication is properly labeled and stored in its original container. LPA verified there is at least 1 staff person present with current CPR and First Aid training (exp. 02-08-24) *Snack/lunch menus, Allergy list were reviewed and posted. Food and snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity, proper storage, and appropriateness to children in care. Food preparation areas were toured for safety, cleanliness and proper equipment. *Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous or hazardous were inaccessible to children and stored in storage locked cabinet. **Teacher/child ratio observed, care and supervision was Observed, children's records were reviewed, parent board observed and fire drills are current. Fire extinguisher operable. *Trash cans/storage containers for solid waste had tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. *First Aid supplies were inventoried,*Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. *Outdoor area and equipment was inspected for safety all good repair and age appropriate There are no bodies of water on the premises. ADMINISTRATION: * Site Director is aware that the Department has full inspection authority as specified in Health and Safety Code 1596.852, 1596.853, and 1596.535. *There were no excluded individuals present; staff present were fingerprint cleared and associated, LPA discussed the following: Senate Bill AB 633 - Child Care Facilities: Parent Notification Requirements Summary: This bill amends Health and Safety Code (HSC) sections 1596.859, 1596.8595, 1596.8895, and 1597.05 to improve the transparency of licensing records and to ensure that parents/guardians using a licensed child care facility (Center or family child care home) are aware of situations that present the greatest danger to children. These situations include: · Serious health and safety violations resulting in Type A citations; · Non-compliance conferences; or Efforts by the Department to revoke a facility’s license. Each report (documenting a Type A citation) shall remain posted for 30 days along with the Notice of Site Visit (printed out during this inspection). Failure to meet the posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty. In addition, all parents of currently enrolled children and any newly enrolled child for the following 12 months shall receive a copy of report and sign the LIC 9224 acknowledging receipt. Civil Penalty assessments will be assessed if all above requirements are not adhered to .Center was found to be operating within its specified ratio and capacity. Director advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. Director 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 Deficiencies Cited: one deficiency is being cited for over License capacity in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes. Immediate $500 Civil Penalty Assessment See LIC 809D and Lic 421 C Notice of Site Visit has been posted (LIC9213). The notice shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Copies of this report must be posted for 30 days in visible location the authorized representatives of children. Exit interview conducted with Director Patricia Jacobs. A copy of the Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) were given and explained. Director signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights.