Routine inspection·December 2, 2022

On 12/2/22 at 10:10AM, Licensing Program Analyst, Patrick Ma, met with Principle Victoria Baay for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were 15 children present with 3 teachers in one rooms. Facility is within ratio and capacity. Program operates M \342\200\223 F from 8:15 - 12:00pm. LPA toured the facility. The room was clean, orderly, and a comfortable temperature during this visit. Adequate ventilation and heating are available. The furniture, books, games and toys are safe, age-appropriate and in good repair. There is a variety of activities available throughout the day. All required forms were posted. Principle was advised that solid waste in trash bins need to have tight fitting lids. There is a kitchen which is clean and sanitary. Food is stored in covered containers at 45 degrees or less and there is no expired or contaminated food present. The food meets the nutritional requirements per regulation and is of good quality and proper quantity. The lunch/snack menu is posted, changes are updated on the menu and announced via classroom Dojo app to all parents, and menus are stored for 30 days. Food has been stored separately from any chemicals or cleaning products. Drinking water is readily available. Children do not nap at school due to the early dismissal time. Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary and operating condition. Principle was reminded if medications is kept on campus they need to be inaccessible to children. Poisons, disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to children have been made inaccessible. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. (con't pg 2) (con't pg 1) Outdoor play area is fully fenced with sufficient cushioning and adequate shade, separate from other programs. Age appropriate playground equipment and outdoor surfaces are in a safe condition with any equipment securely bolted to the ground. Water fountain is available for outdoor use. There are no bodies of water, firearms or ammunition on the property. The facility has a written disaster plan in place that meets regulatory requirement and has been conducting and documenting emergency drills every six months. LPA reviewed sign in/out sheets, a sample of personnel records and a sample of children's records. There is at least one staff present with current CPR and First Aid certification. Facility is reminded the Mandated Reporter Training is to be retaken every two years and can be accessed at the following website: www.mandatedreporterca.com . Children are evaluated upon entry and monitored throughout the day for signs of illness. The isolation area for ill children awaiting pick up is the nurses office. The facility understands that current County requirements do not require but strongly recommend state that all children over the age of 2 and staff regardless of vaccination, should wear masks while indoors. Reporting requirements for positive Covid-19 results in children or staff were discussed to include contact with County Department of Public Health for guidance (619-692-8499) and Licensing (619-767-2248) to report the unusual incident. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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 (con't pg 3) (con't pg2) Facility representative 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. Facility representative is advised to sign up for Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs) for one or more programs on our website: www.ccld.ca.gov . Select \342\200\234Child Care\342\200\235 then \342\200\234Quick Links\342\200\235 and Quarterly Updates. Select \342\200\234Receive Important Updates\342\200\235 then put the email address in and choose which program(s) you would like to subscribe to and select \342\200\234subscribe.\342\200\235 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/inspection-process LPA conducted child care quality management interview with facility representative Victoria Baay. See LIC 809D for deficiencies cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility representative Victoria Baay. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.