Routine inspection·August 18, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), James Santos conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year inspection at the day care facility today and met with Mary E. B. Smith, Director. There were no preschool children present during today's visit. Per Director, the preschool program is on summer break since 8/12/2022 and will resume on 9/7/2022. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas with Director. The required posted materials, including the Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610), Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148), Parents' Rights Poster (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Child Car Seat Law (PUB 269) and Activity Schedule are posted in the hallway. During today's visit, LPA observed the the classrooms and school materials were being prepared for the upcoming new school year. The classroom areas, furniture and equipment were observed to be in good condition. There are age appropriate toys available for children. Fire extinguishers, fire alarm, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and emergency first aid kit were observed in the classrooms and around the area. The children's bathrooms were observed to be clean and sanitary. Chemicals and cleaning solutions are stored and inaccessible to children. Per Director, there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. Director stated that the children bring their own lunches from home and they are stored in their lunch bags. Director stated they provide snacks in the morning and in the afternoon. The center provides incidental medical services (IMS), and the IMS plan is on file. LPA observed that the children's medications are labeled and locked in the cabinets in the classrooms. Continued on next page. Drinking water is available for the children in each room and in the outdoor playground area via pitchers. The rooms have solid waste containers with tight-fitting lids. The outside playground area is surrounded by appropriate fencing and was observed to be safe and free of hazards. The outdoor play equipment are in good condition and the surface area has sufficient resilient materials. There are no bodies of water observed. LPA reviewed children's files. Children's records reviewed include Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Contact, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment form, receipt of Parent Rights Notice, Personal Rights Notice, Physician's Report and Immunization Record. LPA reviewed staff files. Staff records reviewed include Criminal Record Clearance, Immunization Record, CPR/First Aid, Mandated Reported Training, Qualifications and Education. Per review of record, the center conducts emergency disaster drills monthly. Director were 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. Care providers are encouraged to visit the Department\342\200\231s website at www.cdss.ca.gov to access resources for Providers, Regulations, Online option to pay Annual License fee, Adoption of new Laws, etc. No deficiencies cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director. A copy of the report was provided. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.