Routine inspection (3-year)·October 3, 2024

On 10/3/24 at 8:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Annette Sutherland visited the facility to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with Director Erin Marshall and proceeded to tour the facility. During today's inspection, there were 20 children with 3 staff members present. Appropriate ratios and capacity were observed. Appropriate care & visual supervision were also observed during the inspection while children were engaged in classroom circle time. Furniture and age-appropriate equipment is in good condition. Rooms have adequate heating, lighting, ventilation. Floors appear to be clean and safe. Drinking water is readily accessible. Bathrooms are maintained with operational toilets and faucets with appropriate temperature. Paper towels and toilet paper are available. Bathrooms are lighted and have ventilation. Food service area consists of a kitchen which is clean and free of hazards. Snack menu is posted. Children bring their own lunches to school. Cleaning supplies are kept separate from food and are inaccessible to children. Storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers and are kept in good repair. Director stated there are no firearms or other weapons on the premises. The facility appears to be free of insects and rodents. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector at the facility. Last emergency drill was conducted on 8/9/24. Outdoor play area is a fenced playground with sufficient material for cushioning. There are no bodies of water at this facility. Climbing structures and slides are securely fixed to the ground. Area has shade available over the table Equipment is age appropriate. Area has drinking water readily accessible, and grounds are free of debris or potential hazards. LPA reviewed medication storage located in the kitchen which is fenced off and out of reach of children. Personnel records contain health screening documentation, and all staff members have current CPR and First Aid certifications. All staff have completed mandated reporter training. Each personnel record contains documentation of educational background and training. Sign in sheets were reviewed. Children\342\200\231s records contain admission agreements and medical assessment. 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. (Continued on LIC809-C...) 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 Childcare 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. LPAs observed documentation from facility that the water was tested for lead in December 2022. 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. This facility does not currently provide Incidental Medical Services. 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 Childcare Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . No deficiencies are cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Erin Marshall. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.