Routine inspection·May 26, 2023

On May 26, 2023 at 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cowan met with director, Cynthia Ussery, for a 1 Year Required Inspection. Purpose of the inspection was explained. Present, in the facility is 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 has a half day schedule, and operates Monday to Friday from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM. With director, 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 All bathrooms are in working condition. All storage containers for solid waste have 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. LPA reviewed facility sign in / out, and LPA observed that parents have used full signatures. Facility has license and all other required documents posted and visible for the public. Facility\342\200\231s last emergency drill was conducted 4/12/23 and is properly logged. At 9:22 AM, LPA reviewed the facility records. Per director, all contact information of file is current. LPA reviewed 5 random children's files. Children\342\200\231s files are complete with all required Licensing documents. LPA reviewed 1 staff's files. At 9:27 AM, through record review, LPA observed that staff has not been associated to the facility. This is a possible risk to children in care, and a type B citation is issued for this deficiency. LPA discussed associations and 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 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 . >No deficiencies were cited today under CCR, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3. 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 usseryc@ci.pacifica.ca.us with a request for reply demonstrating receipt.