Routine inspection·May 6, 2022

On May 6, 2022 @ 1:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Francisco Pedroza conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. LPA met with Site Supervisor Bridget Miles and advised her the purpose of the inspection. Site Supervisor provided LPA a tour of the facility inside and out. There were nine (9) children in care and two (2) staff supervising. Facility is located on a local elementary school ground. The facility is using one (1) classroom for children in care. LPA observed licensing required documents posted prominently on the wall at the entrance of the facility. The center uses the school restroom for children in care. Children are escorted to the restroom when they request to use the restroom. Children hang their belongings on hook when they enter the classroom. LPA observed age appropriate toys, activities, books, and furniture readily accessible for children to use. The center provides one stack for children during the afternoon while in care. Currently the facility is not providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS) to children in care. Staff escort children outside to use the school black top for outdoor recreation. Children have access to water inside and out. Some children bring their own water bottle from home. LPA observed the sign-in/sign-out sheet current. LPA reviewed a sampling of children and staff records. Children records were complete and current. Staff files were observed to be current and complete. LPA verified SB 792 Child Care Adult Immunization and Tuberculosis Requirements. Staff present were fully qualified with current Mandated Reporter and CPR/First-aid certificates. Facility is following current Covid-19 guidelines. LPA provided Site Supervisor with Carbon Monoxide resources. No deficiencies were cited during today's inspection. Continued on 809-C 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 . Site Supervisor 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Supervisor.