Routine inspection·April 6, 2022

On April 6, 2022 at 2:25 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cowan met with director, Elizabeth Benedict, for a 1 Year Required Inspection. Purpose of the inspection was explained. Present, in the facility are director, 6 staff, and 70 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 06:00 PM. Facility operates on the grounds of Arundel Elementary School. Facility is operating out of only one of their licensed classrooms, 22A, for the time being. With director, LPA inspected the day care room and play yard. LPA observed facility's smoke detector is integrated into in the school's main system. Facility has 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. At 3:28 PM, LPA observed that facility's carbon monoxide detector is not working. This is a potential risk to children in care. A type B citation is issued this day. There are first aid supplies available in the classroom. All bathrooms are in working condition. All food is stored properly to avoid contamination. Food preparation area is free of litter. Food is stored adequately to prevent contamination. Play yard is free of hazards. There is a sufficient amount of bark in the play yard to help absorb the impact of falls. There is water available on the yard as well as in the classroom. Report continues on next page\342\200\246\342\200\246\342\200\246. Page 2 LPA observed facility's sign in / out. LPA observed that parents are using full signatures. Facility has license and all other required documents posted and visible for the public. There are menus posted at least one week in advance and are visible to the child's authorized representative. Facility\342\200\231s last emergency drill was conducted 3-15-22 and is properly logged. At 3:01 PM, LPA reviewed the facility records. LPA reviewed 10 random children's files. Children's files are complete with all Licensing documents. LPA reviewed 6 staff's files. At 3:28 PM, LPA observed that staff did not have immunizations on file. LPA observed that three staff did not have Health Screening of File and TB clearance on file. This is a potential risk to children in care. Type B citations are issued this day. 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. >See next page for deficiencies Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the site director Elizabeth Benedict. This report must be available in the facility for public review. Notice of site visit is to be posted for 30 days. 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 Copy of this report was reviewed and will be emailed to the director, Elizabeth Benedict at AFTERSCHOOL@ARUNDEL.COMCASTBIZ.NET by the close of business on 4/6/22. Confirmation of receipt is required. Signed copy of this report will be stored in the facility file.