Routine inspection·September 29, 2022

On 09/29/2022 at 8 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jo Ann Legaspi, conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with Director Charmaine Lawson. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. This is a half day program which operates on a traditional school year schedule. The morning program operates from 8:00 AM to 11 AM and the afternoon program is to operate from 12 PM to 3 PM. The afternoon program is not currently in operation. There are currently two (2) combined classrooms in operation. The following ratios were observed: Classroom #23 and #24 are combined (serves children age 3 years through 5 years) There were thirteen children present with three (3) staff members. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. Food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. Director Lawson 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 Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility. The name of the childcare center director or fully-qualified teacher designated to act in the director\342\200\231s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. 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 with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Any medical care is administered by medical staff of the adjoined elementary school. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . LPA and Director Lawson discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, CCL Child Care Advocate Program, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, California Megan\342\200\231s Law ( www.meganslaw.ca.gov ), Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. LPA provided director with written information about the required testing of water for lead before 01/01/2023 and then every five (5) years after the date of the first lead testing, as follows: Provider Information Notice (PIN) 20-01-CCP \342\200\234Required Lead Testing for Drinking Water in Licensed Child Care Centers and the Provision of the Lead Exposure Information to Parents and Guardians by All Licensed Child Care Facilities\342\200\235 (issued 01/10/2020), PIN 21-21-CCP \342\200\234Release of the Written Directive for Lead Testing of Water in Licensed Child Care Centers per AB2370\342\200\235 (issued 07/28/2021) and PIN 22-06-CCP \342\200\234Lead Testing in Child Care Centers \342\200\223 Frequently Asked Questions\342\200\235 (issued 02/25/2022). LPA also provided the director with the LIC 9275 \342\200\223 External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form and the LIC 9276 \342\200\223 Center Sampling Checklist Form. LPA suggests that staff review these PINs on the CCL website so they may gain access to the video imbedded on the online PIN. This video was created by the Office of Water Programs at Sacramento State. Should staff have any questions, LPA recommends they email CCCWaterTesting@dss.ca.gov . Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Lawson. 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 .