Routine inspection (3-year)·January 9, 2024

On Tuesday, January 09, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Elvira Sierra, met with facility representative, Jaymie Massey for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. Form (LIC 125), Entrance Checklist for Child Care Centers, was provided to facility representative. Facility Representative was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. Facility is a combination center of preschool with a toddler option on site. Facility hour of operation are Monday through Friday 07:00AM to 05:00PM year round with some periodic breaks throughout the year. Present today are five staff supervising 13 preschool children and 6 children under the toddler option program. All staff present on today's inspection have criminal record clearances on file. LPA conducted a health and safety inspection in all areas accessible to children and the following was observed; Classrooms are adequately ventilated/heated. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and equipment that are in good repair. Toxic and hazardous items were inaccessible to children. LPA observed functioning carbon/monoxide detectors and a 2A10BC fire extinguisher that follows California State Fire Marshall standards. Per facility representative there are no poisons on the premises and no bodies of water were observed. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. There are two toilets and two sinks available fo r the children. Staff uses a separate bathroom. Toileting facilities were observed in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. First Aid Kit and Emergency supplies are available and stored inaccessible to children . Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Playground equipment was observed to be in good repair and areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. Facility has a waiver to share the use of the playground with the toddler program. Drinking water is readily available indoor and outdoor by pitcher and cups and also children bring their own water bottle. The program serves am and pm snack, and families provide lunches. All posting requirements has been met. Emergency/Disaster drills are conducted every month and facility does keep a log documenting drill practice. LPA reviewed five children and four staff files, current CPR/ First aid card for staff and facility signs in and out sheets. Report continues on subsequent page 809C-- Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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 Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Report continues on subsequent page 809C-- Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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 . A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Jayme Massey .