Routine inspection·August 31, 2021

(1) Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melanie Otsuji arrived to the facility unannounced on 8/31/2021 to conduct a Required - 1 Year inspection. LPA met with Director Denize Gray. Present during today's visit were 16 staff members and 0 children. Facility is currently on summer break and will reopen on September 2, 2021. The center currently operates from 8:00AM to 4:00PM Monday through Friday. LPA toured the facility and play yard for a health and safety inspection. A review of staff records on 8/31/2021 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. (7) Personnel files were reviewed. (6) Children's files were reviewed. The classrooms and play yard are age appropriate and in good repair. Bathrooms are clean and in working order. The staff have a separate bathroom located within the facility. The sign in and out logs were reviewed and have ample space for authorized representative's full legal signature and records the day and time. Outdoor play areas are free of hazards and provided a shaded area for the children and access to drinking water. There is a working telephone. Working carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector and fully charged fire extinguisher were observed at the facility. Opening and closing staff have current CPR and first aid training. LPA observed there are tight fitting lids on trash cans located inside the center. The center documents and conducts fire/disaster drills with the last one documented in May 2021 . Facility provides AM/PM snacks and children bring lunch from home. Facility representative 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. See 809-C for second page of report.... Director is reminded that unusual Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone. Written report is to follow within 7 days utilizing form LIC624. LPA informed the Director that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov and encouraged the Director to email childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov to be included in the Child Care Quarterly Updates distribution list. The Director was also reminded that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com . This facility provides Incidental Medical Services - IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children's, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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 An exit interview was conducted with the Director, Denize Gray. No deficiencies are being cited on today's date. The Director was provided a copy of their appeal rights and the signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. A Notice of Site visit was posted at the time of inspection and must remain posted for 30 days.