Routine inspection·December 20, 2021

On 12/20/21 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Morales-DeSilvestore visited the facility for the purpose to conduct an annual random inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with Assistant Principal Michelle Austen and proceeded to tour the facility. Also present were a total of 60 children with 7 staff members. Appropriate ratios and capacity were observed. 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 are locked. Outdoor play area is fenced with adequate material for cushioning. Area has canopies used for shade. There are no bodies of water or weapons at this facility . No excluded individuals are present. Fire drills are being conducted every 6 months. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector at the facility . First Aid/CPR reviewed and in compliance. Sign in/sign out sheets are maintained via the Tadpol App. Children's records were reviewed for a sampling of children. Staff records were reviewed. Menus are posted. LPA reviewed the following with Michelle Austen : IMS, reporting requirements, Car seat Law. During the visit, LPA observed one staff member present in the facility without an appropriate back ground clearance attached to the facility. Assistant Principal Michelle Austen 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the assistant Principal and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [facility representative] of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. 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 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 . See LIC809D for deficiencies cited. Upon Receipt, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months, including an LIC9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Michelle Austen. The Assistant Principal was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 12/15) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. LPA provided notice of site visit and observed it being posted at the facility. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.