Routine inspection·August 9, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tobias Lake met with Director Deborah Hyzdu, for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. Facility days and hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. There were 30 children present during today's inspection. LPA checked that annual fees are current. LPA toured the facility inside and out. LPA observed that hazardous items (disinfectants, cleaning solutions etc.) were inaccessible to children in care. LPA reviewed staffing ratios, first aid supplies, furniture, equipment, fire drills and drinking water. LPA observed all required forms to be posted. LPA observed functioning carbon monoxide and smoke alarms. There are adequate toys and equipment available for children. Outdoor play area was toured, the play structure appeared to be in good repair, and there is sufficient cushioning (rubber flooring) under the play structure. LPA reviewed the sign in/out sheets and observed that the children are properly signed in. Facility provides AM snacks to children in care. All staff present during today's inspection have a fingerprint clearance. Licensee 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. LPA reviewed children\342\200\231s and staff files. LPA observed health screening reports with TB test and required MMR and TDAP vaccines for some staff. LPA discussed the requirement to have immunization records on file for all staff. Children's files were complete. Children's medication was stored correctly. No staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid. LPA discussed the requirement for at least one staff present to have a current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification. LPA discussed the requirement for all staff to have a current AB1207 Mandated Reporter training certificate. The Director was reminded that all staff need to renew the course every 2 years through www.mandatedreporterca.com website. Report continues on 809-C. IMS policy was discussed. Facility has a plan in place and was reviewed during inspection. 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 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Deborah Hyzdu. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. In the areas that were evaluated, a deficiency was cited during the inspection. See LIC 809D.