Routine inspection·December 13, 2022

On December 13, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leilani Curtis visited the facility to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with director Robyn Bowman and proceeded to tour the facility. LPA provided the LIC 125, Entrance Checklist to the director. Also present were a total of 34 children with 6 staff members. This is a Title 5 program. The director states that room #3 is not longer in use by the child care. The Lakeside Union School District has been using room #3 since 8/2022 for a special education program. The licensee will submit an application for a decrease of capacity and removal of room #3 from the license. 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 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 used for shade. There are no bodies of water or weapons at this facility. Fire drills are being conducted every 6 months. The facility does not maintain an operational carbon monoxide detector. Menus are posted. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. The director states that one child brings an Epi-Pen to and from the facility when present. This child was not present during the inspection. 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 director will submit an Incidental Medical Services Plan of Operation to LPA via email by 01/13/23. Admission agreement, emergency information and medical assessment forms were reviewed for some children. First Aid/CPR certifications were reviewed and are in compliance. Sign in/sign out sheets are well maintained. Staff records contain documentation of education, training, and/or experience. Two staff members do not have completed criminal record statements, LIC508 on file. Staff members have completed Mandated Child Abuse Reporting, AB 1432. LPA advised the director that Mandated Reporter Certification must meet the requirements of AB1207. Some staff members do not have verification of the required immunization's at the facility. LPA reviewed the following with Director Bowman: 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, Administrative Organization, LIC309 and Parent Handbook. 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 . Director Bowman 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 Bowman.