Routine inspection·May 17, 2022

On 5/17/22, at 10:48am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Martha Malane, conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Director, Alexis Ingram. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured of the facility indoors and outdoors. This is a full day program which operates year-round Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5:00pm. There are currently three (3) classrooms in operation. The following ratios were observed: Classroom 2: serves children age 2-3 years; there were seven (7) children and one (1) staff Classroom 3: serves children age 3-4 years; there were 14 children and two (2) staff Classroom 4: serves children age 4-5 years; there were 10 children and two (2) staff There were 31 children and five (5) staff present during today\342\200\231s inspection. Director stated there are no swimming pools or other bodies of water on the premises. Director stated no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed. Furniture and equipment are in good condition. Playground equipment is in safe condition. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment and slides have sand as cushioning material to absorb falls. Toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector that met statutory requirements. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility. The name of the childcare center director was reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. Children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s and staff members files. Required postings are posted. See LIC809C continuation... LPA reviewed with director the LIC 311A, Records To Be Maintained At The Facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records and documents to be posted. Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services (IMS). Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . See LIC809D for deficiencies cited. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. 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/inspection-process . Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see next page, 809 D). A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days from today's date. Exit interview conducted with Alexis Ingram.