Routine inspection·September 9, 2022

On 9/9/2022 at 9:55 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gigi Reyes conducted an unannounced 1 Year Required Inspection and met with Wishing Well Principal, Ms. Hillary Soldati. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection. Prior to inspection LPA asked pre screening questions related to COVID -19 and responses indicate there are no COVID-19 exposure on site. LPA asked for the Director, Ms. Kimberly Wishon, Ms. Soldati stated the Kim Wishon left the position on 8/15/2022 and they hired a new Director, Kimberly Raine. LPA in the company of Ms. Soldati toured the Child Care Center. Wishing Well Child Care Center was Licensed on October 5, 2015 for a capacity of 40 to utilize Classrooms no. 12 and no. 14. On October 15, 2016, CCC applied to reduce the capacity of pre school down to 26 children to use classroom no. 14. During the tour, LPA observed that day care are being held outdoors. Ms. Soldati stated that During COVID-19 Pandemic, CCC decided to move the two (2) groups (ages 4 to 5 years old) outdoors and one group (age 3) uses room no. 12. There are total of 36 children present at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, LPA likewise found out that the CCC changed the hours of operation, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. There are some day care children that stay until 4:30 PM and use room no. 12 for napping and quiet time. Required licensing forms were observed to be posted inside the Faculty room. Ms. Soldati moved the postings in the prominent location. A sampling of children and staff records were reviewed. Children's files were complete. Teachers qualifications were verified. 5 Staff have no immunization, 5 staff have not renewed Mandated Reporter Training. The appointed Director Ms. Kimberly Raine's Criminal Record Clearance is not associated with the CCC and she has no required documentation for a new director on file. Continued on LIC 809C During today's inspection, Type A and Type B deficiencies were cited under Title 22 Division 12. and Health and Safety Code. LPA Reyes informed Ms. Hilary Soldati that this report dated 9/9/2022 documents two (2) Type A citations) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there are immediate risks to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Reyes informed the Ms. Soldati to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 9/9/2022 that documents any Type A citations to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verific ation. 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 . Ms. Soldati 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 Administrative Director, Ms Hilary Soldati.