Routine inspection·May 26, 2023

On May 26, 2023 at 8:25 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leilani Curtis visited the facility to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with staff member/teacher Deborah Kentner and proceeded to tour the facility. LPA provided the LIC 125, Entrance Checklist to Ms. Kentner. A second staff member arrived at approximately 8:45 a.m. Ms. Kentner states that Director Tammy Walker is off on Fridays. Also present were 11 children. Appropriate ratios and capacity were observed. Staff members have the required background clearances and are associated to the facility. No excluded individuals are present. 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. LPA observed expired food (honey buns and granola bars) in the kitchen available for consumption. 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. Most areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment is cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. The wood chips under the swings have been dislodged and/or kicked away leaving a bare area. Staff moved some wood chips back under the swings at the time of inspection. The outdoor play area has canopies used for shade. There are no bodies of water or weapons at this facility. The facility does not have disaster/fire drill documentation available for review. 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 \342\200\223 IMS. Ms. Kentner states that there are currently no children 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. Sign in/sign out sheets were reviewed. Two of the children present were not signed in by a parent/guardian. Staff records contain documentation of education, training, and/or experience. Menus are posted. LPA reviewed the following with Ms. Kentner: Written Directives for Lead Testing in Water in Licensed Child Care Centers Per AB 2370, PIN 21-21-CCP dated 7/28/21. LPA obtained an updated Emergency Disaster Plan for Child Care Centers- LIC610 and children\342\200\231s roster-LIC9040. See LIC809D for cited deficiencies. 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 . Ms. Kentner 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 Ms. Kentner.