Routine inspection·December 11, 2024

On 12/11/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carol Heath met with the owner, Victoria Giebe , to conduct an unannounced Annual inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry to the facility. Upon arrival, LPA observed 1 classroom in use with 8 children with 1 teacher and assistant on the premises. The hours of operation are 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM , Monday - Friday . The Preschool component for children ages 2 yrs through entry into the first grade. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. Physical Plant: LPA toured and inspected the preschool classrooms. Furniture and equipment were checked 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 labeled with their names. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and materials. Daily activities schedule was observed in each classroom. LPA observed a sufficient quantity of cots available for napping children. The bedding is stored separately and properly. The sheets and blankets are sent home Friday to clean at home. Cots are sanitized daily. Drinking water is available in classrooms through disposable plastic cups and water jugs. A smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector are on the premises. All containers used for storing solid wastes, including moveable bins, shall have a tight-fitting cover that is kept on; they shall be leakproof and rodent-proof. LPA inspected and observed 1 clean bathroom. The toilets and sinks are functioning properly and are age appropriate. The water temperature is appropriate. LPA observed soap, toilet paper, and paper towels readily available. Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive with a no-touch thermometer and an overall wellness check. LPA asked for medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with the parent’s written permission. The Director and other administration staff administer medication and document the dosage, date, and time on a log. Medication is brought and locked at the center (unless the parent requests daily return). Medication is labeled correctly and stored in its original container. Medication is kept at the center until expiration and sent home with the parent for disposal. There are currently 2 children in care with IMS needs. However, the facility does not have IMS plan for those 2 children. The director's office has a separate area for the isolation and care of ill children. There is a mat available for ill children. A Fire Drill/Earthquake log is posted in the office. The center conducted disaster drills monthly. A current Roster is available. Transportation arrangement: The center providers pick up and drop off for Kindergarten and first grade. Lead Testing: According to the director, the center had drinking water tested is schedule on 12/27/2024. LPA observed a first aid kit. LPA provided a First aid supplies list to the Director. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted. Fire/earthquake drills are current. Sign-in and out sheets were reviewed. The teacher-to-child ratio was observed, and staff names were recorded. Care and supervision were evaluated to determine if the children’s basic needs were met and appropriate. Staff Records/ Children Records: Staff and Children's records were reviewed. LPA verified that at least one staff member is present with current CPR and First Aid Training. All staff complete the Mandated Reporter training every two years. All staff receive the Measles, Pertussis, and Influenza vaccinations. All staff have required fingerprinting associated with the facility. LPA reviewed 5 children's records, complete with the parent’s signature. Staffing Ratio and Capacity: Upon arrival, LPA observed 1 classroom in use, with 8 preschool children and 1 teacher on the premises. Food Service: There is a clean, fully equipped kitchen (off limits) with a refrigerator, freezer, stove, and microwave oven. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and a PM snack. Allergy lists are posted in the kitchen and classrooms. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks, and the staff prepared lunch (with gloves). The chemicals are kept separate from the food (kitchen adjacent to the kitchen sink or locked inaccessible in classroom cabinets). LPA observed that food preparation and storage areas are kept clean and free of litter and rubbish. Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds, or similar substances are stored separately from food supplies. Menus are posted at monthly in advance and made available for review by the parents. The following general information was discussed during this inspection: · Immunization Requirements: §1596.7995 (a)(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a daycare center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. · *All Licensing reports are available for review online and are considered public information. Summary: Assembly Bill 2621 added Section 1596.819 to the Health and Safety Code, requiring the Department to post certain licensing information for CCCs and FCCHs on its public internet website. · Fingerprint clearances and transfers : Before working or volunteering in a licensed childcare facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review shall obtain a clearance or criminal record exemption. If a fingerprint clearance has been obtained through the Department, Licensee may request a transfer of a criminal record clearance from one state-licensed facility to another using form LIC 9184 · ** 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 childcare facility are aware of situations that present the greatest danger to children · **Center Director advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation (call within 24 hours and submit a written report within 7 days) and on the form LIC624. The Center reminded to review updates/regulations as well as quarterly updates on the Department website. The "Notification of Parent's Rights" poster must be posted in an area of the center accessible to parents. The information regarding new legislation with regard to exemptions and parents' rights was also discussed. · Criminal Record Clearance - Child Care Centers Licensee [or 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. · Lead Testing – Child Care Centers (CCC) CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. · For the following scenarios use the below un-bolded language: • CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND IS IN THE PROCESS OF REMEDIATING LEAD EXCEEDANCES, or • CCC COMPLETED SAMPLING BUT THE TEST RESULTS ARE NOT YET AVAILABLE, or • CCC DID NOT COMPLETE TESTING PRIOR TO THEIR DEADLINE, or • CCC TESTING DEADLINE HAS NOT PAST LPA referred licensee [or facility representative] to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. · Incidental Medical Services (IMS) - Child Care Centers IF A FACILITY IS CURRENTLY PROVIDING IMS, USE AS FOLLOWS: This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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 publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/ . MyChildCarePlan.org – Centers and Family Child Care Homes Licensee [or facility representative] was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. · Notice of Site Visit - Centers and Family Child Care Homes A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Deficiencies cited: (See LIC 809D). The following Type B deficiencies are being cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the licensee, Victoria Giebe.