Routine inspection·August 22, 2022

On August 22, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gloria Gonzalez, conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with Director, Rebecca Miller.  LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. This is a full day program which operates on a year round school year schedule.  Days and hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 7:00 am-5:00 pm. The following ratios were observed: Classroom: main room (open space serves children age 3 through 6 years): There were 10 daycare children present with 2 staff members. Classroom: 2's (serves children age 2 years): There were 5 daycare children present with 1 staff member. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises . There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises.  Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.  Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.  The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards.  All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition.  Floors in the facility are clean and safe.  All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin.  All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately.  Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair.  Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors.  Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls.  The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents.  Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained.  At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities.  The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been 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.  All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times.  Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care.  LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment.  LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 does not provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS) at this time. Director 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 . LPA and Director discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, California Megan’s Law ( www.meganslaw.ca.gov ), Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited. An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Rebecca Miller. 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 . A copy of the report and appeal rights (LIC 9058) was provided to the Director and notice of site visit (LIC9213) was given to the Director and must remain posted for 30 days. An exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Rebecca Miller.