Routine inspection·July 24, 2023

On July 24, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stacey Williams met with Director, Alicia Neves for the purpose of an unannounced required 1 year inspection. Program hours are Monday through Friday 6:30AM-6:30PM. Upon arrival there were (30) thirty children (toddler, Pre- K, and School Age classrooms) supervised by (7) seven staff. Facility operates with a toddler option. Criminal record clearances have been verified. LPA conducted a health and safety inspection for all areas accessible to children. Director stated there are no poisons on the premises. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition. LPA observed a functional smoke/carbon monoxide detector and a fully charged 2A :10BC fire extinguisher. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. Outdoor play area is free from dangerous conditions and playground equipment is securely anchored to the ground. There is sufficient resilient material underneath climbing structures. Shade is provided by the building overhang. There is waiver on file pertaining to California Code of Regulations, Title 22, division 12, Section 101238.2 Outdoor Activity Space and 101238.3 Indoor Activity Space. Program does not provide meals for children in care. Meals and are provided by parent’s/authorized representatives. The facility provides morning and afternoon snack. Facility offers drinking water by utilizing a water pitcher where each child’s individual cup is filled. Lead Testing was discussed with the Director. The Director reported the facility’s water outlets were tested on July 19, 2023. Sign in/out sheet were reviewed. Ten child files were reviewed. Each filed contained required licensing documents. Files for staff who were present at the facility were reviewed. Staff have a criminal record clearance, health screening report, immunization records, and documentation of their educational background, training, and/or experience. Mandated Reporter training was not current in five staff files. CPR certification was verified. Director has an CPR expiration date 4/2024. LPA reviewed the Department's inspection authority and discussed with staff any changes that may occur regarding Director/Site Supervisor or an employee acting in the director's absence must be reported to department within 10 working days. Report continues on LIC 809-C 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. Per the Director, there are no children that require medication. Facility has an Incidental Medial Service Plan on file. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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/process . Title 22 deficiencies were observed during today's inspection and will be cited on subsequent page, LIC 809D. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Alicia Neves. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.