Routine inspection·July 13, 2022

On the date and time above, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Jessica Rubio conducted an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. LPA met with Director Patricia Silva. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted: \302\267 The following items were posted and updated where necessary: - License - Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148) - Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster (PUB393) - Personal Rights (LIC613A) - Child Car Seat Law \302\267 The facility is operating within the limits as stated on the license. \302\267 Ratios are being met during this inspection. LPA observed 25 children in care with 4 teachers supervising and the Director on site. \302\267 Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and free of hazards \302\267 There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Director Patricia Silva. \302\267 There are no accessible bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. \302\267 Drinking water is provided in the indoor and the outdoor activity space by filtered water supply \302\267 Medications are stored where inaccessible to children \302\267 Disinfectants, cleaning solutions were stored inaccessible to children \302\267 Other hazardous items were not stored where inaccessible to children. LPA observed a cabinet in one classroom to have a sharp knife lying flat on the top shelf. The cabinet was not locked making it accessible to children in care. A citation will be issued. LPA had the Director immediately remove the knife from the cabinet and advised the cabinet should be locked if the knife is in the cabinet. \302\267 Poisons and toxins are locked and inaccessible to children \302\267 All floors were observed to be clean and safe \302\267 Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition \302\267 Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences, however LPA observed a perimeter gate in the playground that was broken, leaving an opening large enough for a young child to exit to the parking lot of the facility. A citation will be issued. \302\267 Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition \302\267 Food preparation area is clean, free of litter and rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin \302\267 Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination \302\267 All storage containers for solid waste were observed to have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair \302\267 Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements \302\267 Disaster drills are conducted at least every six months \342\200\223 last drill conducted on 6/24/2022. A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation. Ten Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed, and six staff records were reviewed. \302\267 9 out of 10 children\342\200\231s records were found to be complete. LPA observed one child (Ref# 8) was missing LIC 627 Consent for Medical Treatment. Citation will be issued. \302\267 LPA observed 4 out of 6 staff (Ref #2-5) to be missing one or more immunizations. A citation will be issued. LPA observed that 6 out of 6 staff had missing or expired Mandated reporter training. A citation will be issued. LPA observed one staff (Ref #4) was missing a health screening and TB test. Verbal technical assistance was provided to Director. \302\267 Staff records review indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired. \302\267 Director completed Health and Safety Training in December 2020, however certificate was not on file. Director will provide to LPA. \302\267 A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. 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 The following items were discussed with the Director during inspection: \302\267 The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall \302\267 The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and provided with the Regional Office\342\200\231s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov \302\267 The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations858@dss.ca.gov LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director 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 Director 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. Director 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. On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Child Care Center can be obtained on the Department\342\200\231s website: www.ccld.ca.gov . Additionally, there is a link to \342\200\234Receive Important Updates\342\200\235 located on the right side of the page, immediately above Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for. The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday \342\200\223 Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200 The Director was asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days: 1. LIC 500 Personnel Report 2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan 3. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made or file copy is more than 2 years old) 4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization (only if changes have been made or file copy is more than 2 years old) 5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (only if changes have been made & current designation is on file) The facility is being cited for Title 22 Regulation Section 101238 (a) and 101238 (g) Building & Grounds and 101221(b)(8)(C) Child\342\200\231s Records. The facility is also being cited for Health & Safety Code 1596.7995(a)(1) and 1596.8662(b)(1). See LIC809-D 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 . An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the Director Patricia Silva. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.