Routine inspection·May 26, 2023

On May 26, 2023 at 11:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cowan met with teacher Kathleen Burns, for a 1 Year Required Inspection. Purpose of the inspection was explained. Present, in the facility is teacher, 5 parents, and 17 children in care. The director is not present this day. 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 8:45 AM to 12:45 PM. With teacher, LPA inspected the day care room and play yard. LPA observed facility has working 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 have fitted lids. Play yard is free of hazards. There is a sufficient amount of bark to help absorb the impact of falls. There is water available on the yard as well as in the classroom. LPA reviewed the facility's sign in / out. LPA observed full signatures of parents. At 12:30 PM, LPA observed that the facility has not tested their water for lead exceedance. At 12:35 PM, LPA observed that the facility has not conducted an emergency drill within the past 6 months. The above are potential risks to children in care, and Type B citations are issued for these deficiencies. Facility has license and all other required documents posted and visible for the public. At 12:35 PM, LPA reviewed the facility records. LPA reviewed 5 random children's files. Children\342\200\231s files are complete with all required Licensing documents. Later, at 1:10 PM Board President, Robin Oxley Marquardt arrived to continue the inspection with LPA. LPA reviewed 1 staff's files. At 1:27 PM, LPA observed that Staff member did not have Health Screening, Employee Rights, Current Mandated Reporter Training, and current CPR and First Aid Training on file. These are potential risks to children in care and Type B citations are issued for the above deficiencies. 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 Report continues on next page\342\200\246\342\200\246\342\200\246. Page 2 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. Pesticide regulations were discussed with the Director. In accordance with the Healthy Schools Act, California law requires that anyone using any pesticide must be trained every year in integrated pest management and the safe use of pesticides around children. The director was advised that a free one-hour online course is available on the Department of Pesticide Regulation's Web site: www.cdpr.ca.gov/schoolipm/training . For questions, email ccipmlist@cdpr.ca.gov . 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/inspection-process . >See next page for deficiencies Exit interview is conducted, and report was reviewed with site director. 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 >This report and rights to comment and appeal were discussed with site director. This report must be available in the facility for public review. Notice of site visit is to be posted and shall remain posted for next 30 days. Due to difficulties with LPA's printer, this report is emailed to site director at christinajackson224@yahoo.com and rmarquardt@thepacificacoop.org with a request for reply demonstrating receipt.