Routine inspection·August 24, 2023

On 08/24/2023 at 1:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dana Stevens conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA Stevens met with Director, Julie Pretzer. The following ratios were observed: Orange Room (Ages 3-5): There were 12 children present with 3 staff members Yellow Room (Ages 3-5): There were 16 children present with 3 staff members Blue Room (Ages 3-5): There were 8 children present with 2 staff members Red Room (Ages 3-5) There were 13 children present with 4 staff Purple Room (Ages 3-5) There were no children present for PM session Appropriate ratios and capacity were observed. There were no bodies of water observed within the premises. Director stated there are no firearms/weapons on the grounds. Furniture and playground equipment are kept in good condition. The child care center is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector that meets requirements. All toilets and hand washing facilities are safe and working in sanitary conditions. Drinking water is available both indoors and out. Children bring their own water bottles to school. Facility does not prepare meals, all meals are delivered by the district's centralized kitchen. Facility does provide children with snacks twice a day . Facility's food storage areas are clean and sanitary. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. All storage containers for solid waste have a tight-fitting covers that are kept on and in good repair. Roster and children and staff files were reviewed and found complete. 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 was unable to verify that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred Director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. This facility is not currently providing Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . Staff 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. 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/process California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 3), are being cited on the attached LIC 809-D. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.