Routine inspection·March 14, 2022

On 03/14/22 at 08:45 A.M., Licensing Program Analyst, Kaur met with Lead Teacher, Nicole Feldman. Purpose of the inspection was explained and is for an Unannounced Annual/ Random inspection. Facility operates a preschool program. Director arrived during inspection. Present during inspection was the Director and 5 staff and 28 children. All staff have their criminal record clearances of file. Program utilizes 2 classrooms: Classroom #1, school age After school and preschool age, Classroom #2 (Preschool Age). Reading Area and shared Outdoor Play Yard. Hours of operation are Monday- Friday 06:30am- 6:00pm. Program operates year around. LPA inspected facility, indoors and outdoors, with director for health and safety hazards. At 9:10A.M., LPA observed the following: Preschool classrooms were clean, organized with age-appropriate toys, blocks and playthings. Floors and surfaces were free of obstructions or hazards. Furniture was in good repair. Toy were free of sharp objects, edges or splinters. Each classroom had several child size tables and chairs for snack and actives. Bathrooms were maintained in safe and sanitary condition. Facility had several cubbies and hangers for storage of children\342\200\231s belongings. For nap time, each cot had been assigned and labelled for each child. Classrooms had acceptable ventilation and lighting. Accessible trash cans and outlets have been properly covered. Preschool bathroom, observed clean with adequate supplies for the children. Staff restrooms are located separate. The food preparation area and facility refrigerator were maintained clean. Facility food containers inspected were current. All detergents, cleaning supplies and toxins are made inaccessible, stored in an off-limits area. Facility had a smoke/ carbon monoxide detector combo and several fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC). First aid kit had been reviewed and is fully stocked. (REFER TO 809-C FOR CONT.) (Page 2) At 9:40A.M., LPA inspected the outdoor play area. LPA observed outdoor play area is completely enclosed with tall fencing. Outdoor play area is kept clean, free of debris and hazardous items. Per director, kids take their own water bottle in playyard. LPA review facility records including 12 children\342\200\231s files and 5 personnel files. Children files reviewed are complete and included: Consent for Medical Treatment (LIC627), Identification of Emergency Information (LIC700), Immunization Records and Admissions Agreement. Staff files included: Health Screening (LIC503), Declaration to Report Suspected Child Abuse (LIC9108) and notice of Employee Rights (LIC9052) LPA reminded director to have proof of Immunization on files for all staff. Present staff Krisha Barlow has current CPR on file other staff were scheduled for renewal in March. Drills are conducted at the facility, with the last drill done on 03/09/2022, properly logged. Per Director, facilty provide all meals for day-care children. Facility provides snack. Snack schedule was observed during inspection. Required posting was observed in the facility entry way including: License, Parents Rights (PUB393), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and LIC613A. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manuel \342\200\223 Regulations Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Section 101173 and 101226. When an IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operations that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. Following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll- free ADA information line at (800) 514- 0382 (TTY) and link to publications: Commonly asked questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm (Page 3) 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 Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/ day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessment if this regulation is violated. LPA discussed safe sleep regulations with the director and discussed Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at http://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesource/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resouce/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed director of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at: http://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommend they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased requirement. The report was reviewed and signed by the Director, Nicole Feldman. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director. Today\342\200\231s report and notice of site visit will be sent to the Director by the end of the day on 03/14/2022. Confirmation of receipt is required. >No deficiencies were cited today under Title 22 Division 12 of the California Code of Regulations.