Routine inspection·October 27, 2022

On October 27, 2022 at 9:20 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cowan met with director, Gretchen Hayes, for a 1 Year Required Inspection. Purpose of the inspection was explained. Present, in the facility are director, 1 staff, and 5 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 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM. When LPA arrived, children were finishing their morning meal and were transitioning to circle time where they sang and learned about the weather. 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. The bathroom is in working condition. All storage containers for solid waste fitted lids. 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 poured rubber 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 parent 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. Facility\342\200\231s last emergency drill was conducted 10-13-22, and is properly logged. At 10:16 AM, LPA reviewed the facility records. LPA reviewed 5 random children's files. Children\342\200\231s files are complete with all required Licensing documents. LPA reviewed 2 random staff's files. All staff have criminal record clearance on file. LPA discussed the discipline of children with site director. LPA discussed facility files with site director. 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 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. Report continues on next page\342\200\246\342\200\246\342\200\246. Page 3 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 is conducted, and report was reviewed with site director, Gretchen Hayes. Notice of site visit is to be posted and shall remain posted for next 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 >This report and rights to comment and appeal were discussed with Licensee. This report must be available in the facility for public review. Notice of site visit was observed being posted. Licensee 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