Routine inspection·January 26, 2023

On January 26, 2023 at 11:40 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leilani Curtis visited the facility to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with Director Ann Leong and proceeded to tour the facility. LPA provided the LIC 125, Entrance Checklist to Ms. Leong. Also present were 12 children with 3 staff members. 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. 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 and umbrellas 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 \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. 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 are well maintained. The facility does not maintain a current roster of the children in care. Staff records contain documentation of education, training, and/or experience. Menus are posted. LPA reviewed the following with Director Leong: Updates to the California Department of Public Health Coronavirus Disease 2019 Guidance for Child Care Providers and Programs, PIN 22-28-CCP dated 10/25/22 and California Department of Public Health Covid-19 Guidance for Child Care Providers and Programs dated 10/21/22. LPA obtained an updated Emergency Disaster Plan for Child Care Centers- LIC610A, Personnel Report-LIC500 and Parent Handbook. The director will submit an updated Administrative Organization, LIC309, to the department by 2/10/2023. LPA discussed with the director Provider Information Notice (PIN) 21-21 CCP, Written Directives for Lead Testing of Water in Licensed Child Care Centers Per AB2370. The director states that the facility\342\200\231s water faucets and drinking fountains have not been tested for lead. The director states that she sent a waiver request dated 1/17/23 to the San Diego North Regional Office for review. 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. Leong 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 Leong.