Routine inspection·July 9, 2024

On 07/9/2024 at 9:20 am., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sherlynn Banas and Licensing Program Manager (LPM), Joelle Redding, conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA and LPM met with Center Director, Barbara Radi and proceeded to tour the facility. There were 36 children at inspection and 49 enrolled children. Room 1 has 2 teachers with 13 children, Room 2 has 2 teachers with 10 children, and Room 4 has 3 teachers with 13 children. Facility was observed operating within appropriate capacity and ratio. All required notices, forms and license were posted. Director stated facility operates from 7:30 AM to 5::30 PM during the summer program and 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM during the regular school year. Furniture and age-appropriate equipment is in good condition. Rooms have adequate heating, lighting, ventilation and drinking water in refillable water bottles. Storage cubbies are readily available, and room accommodates class size. Napping equipment consists of cots which are kept in a storage room. Bathroom is maintained with operational 4 toilets and a sink. Paper towels and toilet paper are available. Bathroom is lighted and has ventilation. Facility required all parents/guardians to bring their child(ren) own lunches, however facility has extra food in case someone forgets. Snacks were provided. Cleaning supplies are kept up high. Outdoor play area is a fenced playground with sufficient rubber matting for cushioning. Climbing structures and slides are securely fixed to the ground. Area has a couple canopies used for shade. Equipment was observed to be safe and age appropriate. Water is available outdoors. LPA reviewed sign in sheets, first aid supplies and reviewed medication policy, all areas are within compliance. Isolation area is the Director's office. Personnel and client records were reviewed, and staff members have the required immunization's and completed the online mandated reporter training. Reporting requirements were reviewed. All personnel have required criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. LPA reviewed Emergency Disaster Plan and last fire drill was conducted on June 7, 2024. Facility has an operating carbon monoxide detector located in storage room. Facility has at least one staff member that has a valid EMSA approved CPR/FA when children are in care. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP . When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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-care-centers/ . Services are in place and facility is in compliance. The approved plan on file is dated September 14, 2015. The following items were discussed with Director: Director was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers are not allowed in day care. Director was provided with information about Heat Related Illness, best practice on supervision, latest car seat poster and effects of lead exposure and reporting responsibilities were discussed. Child Care Providers can now sign up for Quarterly Updates and PINS through the DSS website at https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe . LPA discussed California Megan's Law with provider and advised her to go on the website at www.meganslaw.ca.gov . Director 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. Director 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. 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. Director stated the facility does not use any of the water faucets for drinking or food preparation. Director stated that the facility uses only water bottles and refillable water jugs for drinking water and that the facility requires the parents/guardians to bring their child(rens) own snacks and food, where no food preparation is required. Facility is in compliance. 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 . All unusual incident reports shall be submitted to Licensing office via email at SDIncidentReports@dss.ca.gov or via fax at (619)767-2203. No deficiencies observed at today\342\200\231s visit. An exit interview was conducted, and Appeal Rights were reviewed and provided with the Director, Barbara Radi A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.