Routine inspection·March 25, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samantha Yip conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. LPA met with Director Anne Horgan and explained the reason for the inspection. Present during today's inspection were 31 children, one staff, and five student workers. Facility was within ratio during today's inspection. There is an area to post required postings, such as license, notification of parent's rights, personal rights, and car seat law. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:30AM to 5:30PM. LPA reviewed the sign in/sign out sheet. LPA toured the inside and outside of the center with Director. The floors were clean and free of tripping hazard. Disinfectant and cleaning supplies were inaccessible to children. There are toys and equipment for children. There is a fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector. Director stated that there are no weapons, such as firearms, stored on the premise. The outside area is fenced. There are toys and equipment for children. LPA reminded Director to check for any equipment that collect water, such as the tires. There were no bodies of water observed during today's inspection. ----------------CONTINUES ON 809 DATED 03/25/2024 PAGE 2----------------- --------------CONTINUATION OF 809 DATED 03/25/2024 PAGE 1----------- The center provides meals and snacks to children. There is a kitchen to prepare and store food. Kitchen has hot and cold running water. Menu was observed to be posted. Trash can for waste have a tight-fitted lid. Drinking water is provided through individual water bottles and drinking fountain. LPA observed that the there is no gate or door leading to the kitchen. LPA observed that there are knives in one of the drawers that could be accessible to children. LPA did not observe any children go into the kitchen. Director moved knives to a shelf that is inaccessible to children. 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) 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/ . ---------------CONTINUES ON 809 DATED 03/25/2024 PAGE 3--------------- ---------------CONTINUATION OF 809 DATED 03/25/2024 PAGE 2----------- A copy of the facility roster was obtained during today's inspection. Six (6) children's files were reviewed during today's inspection. The records reviewed include but not limited to admission agreement and immunization records. Two staff and three student workers' files were reviewed. The records reviewed include but not limited to education credit and Mandated Reporter training. Director has a valid CPR/1st Aid, which expires on 07/2025. All staff and student workers are fingerprint through the district; therefore, the district monitors all fingerprints. Director verified that all staff are fingerprint cleared. LPA also discussed with Director about ensuring that children are visually supervised at all time, including when they are in the restroom. As a result of this inspection, a Type B citation was issued. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Anne Horgan.