Routine inspection·April 5, 2023

On April 5, 2023 at 8:25 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leilani Curtis visited the facility to conduct an annual inspection. Director Brandy Pearce arrived at the facility at approximately 8:35 a.m. LPA provided the LIC 125, Entrance Checklist to Director Pearce. LPA and Director toured the facility. Also present were 46 children with 10 staff members. Appropriate ratios and capacity were observed. LPA observed staff member Leslie Chavez working with children. Ms. Chavez has a criminal record clearance but is not associated to the facility. According to the Guardian Background Check System Ms. Chavez was separated from the facility in 02/2023. The director states that Ms. Chavez was separated from the facility and returned to employment on 4/4/2023. No excluded individuals are present. Licensee Janet Andrade arrived at the facility at approximately 9:50 a.m. Furniture and age appropriate equipment is in good condition indoors and outdoors. Children's toilets and hand washing facilities are sanitary. Rooms are safe and clean. Food preparation area is clean, food and beverages are stored in covered containers at 45 degrees F or less if required, and storage containers for solid waste are covered. Drinking water is readily accessible inside and outside the classroom. All disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other hazardous items are inaccessible to children through latches and locks. Storage area for poisons is locked. Medications are kept in a safe place inaccessible to children. The outdoor play area is fenced. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment is cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. The outdoor play area has canopies used for shade. There are no bodies of water or weapons at this facility. Fire drills are being conducted every 6 months. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector at the facility. First Aid/CPR certifications were reviewed and are in compliance. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. The director states that there are no children currently enrolled who require these services. 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 . Admission agreement, emergency information and medical assessment forms were reviewed for some children. Three children do not have a tuberculosis risk assessment in their records at the facility. Sign in/sign out sheets were reviewed. Two children were not signed into the facility by their parent/guardian. Staff records contain documentation of education, training, and/or experience. Two staff members working with children do not have current mandated reporter certification. Menus are posted. LPA obtained an updated Emergency Disaster Plan for Child Care Centers- LIC610, Personnel Report-LIC500, Children’s Roster-LIC9040, water lead testing report and Parent Handbook. Please see LIC809D for deficiencies cited. 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 . Director Pearce 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Pearce.