Routine inspection·May 1, 2023

On 5/1/2023 at 8:50 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Vicky Williamson conducted an unannounced annual required inspection. LPA met with teacher Cynthia Woods and disclosed the purpose of the inspection. LPA toured the inside and outside of the facility. The facility operates a half day program, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 11:30 am. Facility follows the La Mesa School District calendar and is in session August through June of each year. The following ratios were observed: 21 children were observed on the playground with one (1) teacher and two (2) paraprofessionals. Furniture and equipment are in good condition. Toilets and hand-washing equipment are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Paper towels and toilet paper are available. Bathroom is lighted and has ventilation. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Lunch is prepared by the school's central cafeteria. Menus are posted monthly. All disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other hazardous items are inaccessible to children through latches and locks. Playground equipment is in safe condition. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. High-climbing equipment has sufficient cushioning. Outdoor play area is fenced with adequate material for cushioning. Area has canopies/trees used for shade. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide and smoke detector that meet statutory requirements. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted and documented on 4/26/2023. Cynthia Woods stated there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during time of inspection. Cynthia Woods stated there are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. 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. See LIC 809C Continuation... Cynthia Woods 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. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. Children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility. The person who signs the child in and out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. 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. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete. Staff have current documentation of completed mandated reporter training on file. This facility is 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. 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 . LPA and Cynthia Woods discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, Mandated Reporter Training, and California Megan\342\200\231s Law ( www.meganslaw.ca.gov ). Teacher Cynthia Woods stated that she will submit an updated Personnel Report (LIC 500) to Community Care Licensing, no later than 5/15//2023 See LIC 809C Continuation... 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 An exit interview was conducted with Cynthia Woods, and a copy of this report, Appeal Rights and Notice of Site Visit were provided. Notice of Site Visit is required to be posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. LPA observed Notice of Site Visit posted on the bulletin board in the classroom.