Routine inspection·September 15, 2021

On September 15, 2021 at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Sheran Lo met with Director Amanda Riccetti for an annual inspection. Purpose of the inspection was explained. Present, in the facility are Director, Administrative Assistant, 12 teachers and 45 children in care. Facility is operating within its capacity and is in compliance with staff / child ratio on this day. Facility operates day care from Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:30pm. With Director, LPA inspected the day care room and play yard. LPA observed facility has smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, fully charged fire extinguisher and working telephone on site. All cleaning solutions, poisons, and other chemicals dangerous to the children are stored inaccessible to the children. Facility has age appropriate furniture. Facility floor is in good repair and free of any hazards. There are first aid supplies available in the classrooms and in the office. All bathrooms are in working condition. All food is stored properly to avoid contamination. Facility has a sufficient amount of sleeping cots available and provides sheet/blankets laundered on site. Individual items provided by the parents are labeled and stored appropriately. Two snacks and lunch are prepared at facility, and food preparation area is free of litter. Food is stored adequately to prevent contamination. Facility uses a rotation schedule in the outdoor yard for play. There is water available for children in the yard as well as in the classrooms. LPA observed that facility is using electronic sign in / out. LPA collected a print-out of sign in/out. Facility has license and all other required documents posted and visible for the public. There are menus posted at least one week in advance and are visible to the child's authorized representative. Facility has an emergency drill log for the new school year. At 10:15 AM, LPA reviewed the facility records. LPA reviewed 6 random children's files. LPA reviewed 5 random staff's files. Facility was informed that as of September 1, 2016, a person may not be employed or volunteer at a child care facility unless he or she has been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or qualifies for an exemption pursuant to Health and Safety code 1596.7995 and 1597.662. Director is aware that all staff is required to complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com . LPA observed the completion certificates on file. LPA encourages the director to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and new updates. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, 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 >No deficiencies were cited today under CCR, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3. This report must be available in the facility for public review. Director was advised any additional questions to call Office, M-F, 8am-5pm, 650-266-8800 or 1-844-538-8766. Website: www.cdss.ca.gov Report was reviewed and signed by Director, Amanda Riccetti. Today’s report, September 15, 2021 and notice of site visit will be emailed to bigcityschool@gmail.com by close of business. Confirmation of receipt is required.