Routine inspection·September 6, 2022

On September 6, 2022 at 12:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cowan met with director for a 1 Year Required Inspection. Purpose of the inspection was explained. Present in the facility are director, 2 staff, and 7 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 07:45 AM to 06:00 PM. When LPA arrived, children were napping. At 12:40 PM, 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. Facility has a sufficient amount of sleeping matts available. 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 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 sheet. 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 8/25/22 and is properly logged. At 1:27 PM, LPA reviewed the facility records. LPA reviewed 7 random children's files. Children\342\200\231s files are complete with all required Licensing documents. LPA reviewed 2 staff's files. At 1:30 PM, LPA observed that a staff member did not have LIC 503 Health Screening, TB Clearance, nor updated Mandated Reporter Training on file. This is a potential risk to children in care. LPA issued Type B citations for these deficiencies. LPA discussed staff files with site director. LPA discussed Emergency Drills, Covid-19 Protocols, and placement of sick children 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. 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. >See next page for deficiencies Exit interview is conducted, and report was reviewed and given to site director. 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