Routine inspection·January 19, 2023

On 1/19/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Hanson Leong, made an unannounced annual visit to the Hillside Christian Academy (Preschool) day-care facility. The LPA was granted entry by the Office Administrator (OA), Tasha Barrett. The LPA explained the purpose of the visit to the OA. Guardian, the department's system for conducting background checks, has confirmed that all the individuals listed on the facility’s roster have been granted permission to work or be present in a childcare facility. Neither staff nor children were present at the facility during the visit. The LPA performed a comprehensive inspection of the facility to look for possible threats to health and safety. The facility offers a first aid kit that is completely loaded with everything that is required for the treatment of wounds and other types of injuries. Toys, furnishings, and learning materials in all classes are age appropriate. The LPA observed that the playground equipment and outdoor furnishings are in very good shape. The LPA noted that there were no bodies of water present at the facility. All poisons, cleaning products, and other potentially harmful substances have been stored in a location that is inaccessible to children. The building is equipped with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers that are properly charged, centralized smoke alarms, and phones that are in working order. The OA has stated that the facility does not house any firearms or other types of weapons. The LPA observed that the facility posted the required documents. (i.e., license, waivers, notification of parental rights, notification of personal rights, car seat law, emergency disaster plan, and daily activities). Files pertaining to both staff and children were not reviewed because neither staff nor children were present at the facility. According to the OA, the facility satisfies the requirements by carrying out simulations of fire and earthquake drills twice a year, as well as by documenting their results. *** See Page 2 for continuation*** Continued, Page 2 The following reminders were discussed with the OA: 1. All adults 18 and over living or working in a licensed childcare facility, 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 licensed childcare facility. 2. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy 3. As of January 1, 2018, all staff must complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com . No deficiencies were issued today A copy of this report, and the “Notice of Site Visit” were given to the Office Administrator A “Notice of Site Visit” must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the Office Administrator, Tasha Barrett