Routine inspection·June 28, 2022

On 06/28/2022 at 11:40 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dana Stevens, conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with Director, Cyrce Mellor. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. The facility provides care for children ages 2-5 in two classrooms. H ours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Eight children were present with 2 staff at the time of inspection. There were no bodies of water observed within the premises. There are no firearms/weapons. Furniture and children's play equipment are kept in good condition. The child care center is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair to ensure the safety and well-being of children. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector that meets requirements. All toilets and hand washing facilities are safe and working in sanitary conditions. Children use individual, re-usable water bottles both indoors and out. Facility does not provide meals, all children bring lunch from home. Facility provides snacks. Facility does not have a kitchen, but food storage areas are clean and and sanitary. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. All storage containers for solid waste have a tight-fitting covers that are kept on and in good repair. Facility has an approved waiver to use the playground located next door on the San Diego Academy's campus. Playground contains play equipment that is age-appropriate for children ages 2-5 as well as equipment that is intended for school-age children. Director stated and LPA observed that constant staff supervision and direction is provided to prevent children from playing on the age-inappropriate equipment. Roster and children and staff files were reviewed and found complete. Last Fire/Disaster Drill was conducted on 01/25/2022. This facility is not currently providing Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. 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 . Staff 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. 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 No deficiencies cited. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.