Routine inspection·October 19, 2021

On October 19, 2021 at 10:40 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cowan met with director, Lisa Rinaldi, for a 1 Year Required Inspection. Purpose of the inspection was explained. Present, in the facility are director, 8 staff, and 32 children in care. Facility is operating within its capacity, and facility is in compliance with staff / child ratio on this day. Facility operates day care Monday to Friday from 07:30 AM to 05:30 PM. Facility consist of three classrooms: Owlets, Dolphins, Bears. With director, LPA inspected the day care rooms and play yard. LPA observed facility has smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, fully charged fire extinguisher and working telephone on site. All cleaning solutions, poisons and other chemicals dangerous to the children are stored inaccessible to the children. Facility has age appropriate furniture. Facility floor is in good repair and free of any hazards. There are first aid supplies available in the classroom. All bathrooms are in working condition. All storage containers for solid waste fitted lids. All food is stored properly to avoid contamination. Facility has a sufficient amount of sleeping matts available. Food is stored adequately to prevent contamination. Play yard is free of hazards. There is a sufficient amount of cushion material in the play yard to help absorb the impact of falls. At, 11:10, LPA observed that one classroom did not have water for children playing outside. LPA will issue a technical violation. Report continues on next page\342\200\246\342\200\246\342\200\246. Continuation from previous page ............. LPA observed that facility is using electronic sign in / out. LPA collected a print-out of sign in/out. Facility has license and all other required documents posted and visible for the public. Facility\342\200\231s last emergency drill was conducted 6-16-21 and is properly logged. At 12:27 PM, LPA reviewed the facility records. LPA reviewed 10 random children's files. LPA reviewed 7 random staff's files. Both children and staff files are complete with all required licensing documents. LPA discussed Guardian Website with director. LPA discussed water for all children being made available while outdoors. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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 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. Director is aware that all staff is required to complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com . LPA observed the completion certificates on file. LPA encourages the director to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and new updates. >No deficiencies were cited today under CCR, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Lisa Rinaldi. This report must be available in the facility for public review. Notice of site visit was observed being posted. Director was advised any additional questions to call Office, M-F, 8am-5pm, 650-266-8800 or 1-844-538-8766. Website: www.cdss.ca.gov The copy of this report is reviewed and provided to the director. Notice of site visit is posted and shall remain posted for next 30 days.