Routine inspection·January 9, 2025

On 1/9/2025, at approximately 9:00AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jonathan Tse and Jaclyn Naves conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility. LPAs met with Director Felicia Evans (D1) and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during the visit was D1, four staff members, and 36 preschool age children. The facility\342\200\231s hours of operation are from 7:30AM to 5:15PM. This facility is a combination center with an infant center (facility #414004317) located on the premises of Carlmont High School. LPAs and D1 inspected the facility for any health or safety hazards. LPAs observed there to be fully charged fire extinguishers that are at least size 2A10BC. There is a fire alarm system running throughout the facility. Electrical outlets are covered or blocked by furniture to be inaccessible. Emergency exits are clearly marked and visible. Poisons, cleaning detergents, and other chemicals are stored inaccessible to children in care. LPAs observed there to be age-appropriate toys and learning materials present. Furniture is age-appropriate and free of rough or sharp edges. There are cubbies available for children to store their belongings. Cubbies are labeled with each child\342\200\231s name. Mats are provided by the facility and per D1 are wiped down daily. Bedding is brought from home and taken back once a week for cleaning. Lunch is brought from home and snacks are available for children as needed. LPAs observed the outdoor play area to be free of debris and other loose materials. The outdoor play area is enclosed by a fence that is at least four feet high. LPAs advised that equipment shall be maintained in good repair. D1 stated that they understood. Play structures are cushioned with resilient padding. There are no swimming pools or other similar bodies of water present in the facility. LPAs reviewed five staff files, five children\342\200\231s files, and facility records. There is at least one staff member present with current Pediatric First Aid/CPR training. LPAs observed that one staff member present, S4, did not have valid fingerprint clearance. LPAs informed D1 that a Type A deficiency would be cited today and a civil penalty of $100 would be assessed. D1 stated that they understood. Continued on Page Two Page Two LPAs observed children\342\200\231s files to be complete. All required postings were observed to be posted and accessible for review immediately upon entry to the facility. During review of children\342\200\231s medication, LPAs observed that medications were expired. LPAs informed D1 that a deficiency would be cited. D1 stated that they understood. Children are signed in and out of the facility digitally with the Brightwheel app. LPAs advised D1 that emergency drills should be logged and documented. D1 stated that they understood. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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 . Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Continued on Page Three Page Three This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. See LIC809-D for deficiencies cited today regarding fingerprint clearance and children\342\200\231s medications. See LIC9102-TV for technical violations issued today regarding emergency drills and Mandated Reporter Training. Appeal rights were provided and explained to D1. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Felicia Evans. LPAs Tse and Naves informed facility representative Felicia Evans that this report dated 1/9/2025 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Tse informed the facility representative to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 1/9/2025 that documents any Type A citations to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.