Routine inspection·August 2, 2022

On 8/2/22 at 11:24am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martha Malane, conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Director, Carolina Cortes. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was led on a tour of the facility. This is a full day program which operates year-round. Days and hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday 7:00am \342\200\223 5:30pm. There were 16 children and four (4) staff members present. Director stated there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water. Director stated there are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. At 11:45am, LPA observed disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other hazardous items accessible to children in the kitchen area see LIC809-D for deficiency cited. 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 rubber 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. Facility provides breakfast, lunch and snacks. Kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean. 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. Menus are posted. A review of staff records on this date indicates facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. 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. See LIC809C continuation... 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 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. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than eight (8) children in care. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s 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. At 12:20pm, LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, however files were not complete with immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles or current documentation of completed mandated reporter training, see LIC809D for deficiency cited. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services (IMS), however, per director, no children in care required medication at this time. 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 . LPA and director discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to water testing for child care centers and lead poisoning facts. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see next page, 809-D). Exit interview conducted with Director, Carolina Cortes. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. 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 .