Routine inspection·October 26, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marilou Monico met with Site Director, Stephanie Reed, for an unannounced Required - 1 Year Inspection. The purpose of today's visit was explained with Stephanie. Facility's License, Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Right Poster, Child Car Seat Law, Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Emergency Disaster Plan, Menus, Activity Schedule, and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist were observed to be posted. The center's operating hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The facility is licensed to serve children ages 2 years to kindergarten in the preschool program and 18 months to 36 months in the toddler option program. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas. LPA observed a teacher supervising seven children in the toddler option classroom. Fire drill was conducted on August 3, 2023. The facility has current children's roster and a copy was provided to LPA during the inspection. Cleaning products, disinfectants, sharp objects were stored inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment were observed to be age appropriate and in good condition. The facility is clean. The children and staff bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and operable. The center provides snacks and lunch to the children. The snacks and lunch are prepared in the kitchen located adjacent to the Director's Office. The kitchen is equipped with refrigerator, stove, oven, dishwasher, and a sink with hot and cold running water. Drinking water is available for the children indoor via individual water bottles. LPA observed trash cans with tight fitting covers for the disposable of solid wastes and diapers. The facility has fire extinguishers and working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The playground is surrounded with appropriate fencing and the outdoor surfaces are safe. Shade is provided by canopies, building overhang, and trees. Drinking water is readily available for the children outdoor via individual water bottles. There is a climbing structure in the playground with rubber foam as resilient material under and around the structure. There were no bodies of water observed. Stephanie stated that there are no we weapons or firearms on the premises. Continuation on next pages: LPA reviewed 10 random children's files. Children records reviewed include Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Information, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment, Physician's Report, TB test, Immunizations, Parent Right's Receipt, Personal Rights, Health History, and Infant Needs and Services Plan. LPA reviewed seven(7) staff files. Staff records reviewed include Employee Rights, Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, Health Screening Report with TB Clearance, Immunizations (Measles, Pertussis, and Influenza), education, and required training. LPA reminded Site Director that the Mandated Reporter Training shall be renewed by all staff every two years. Site Director has current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications. 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/resources/child-care-centers/ . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Site Director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Site Director of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Continuation on next page: Site Director, Stephanie Reed, 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. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Site Director, Stephanie, 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&R's) throughout California. As a result of this inspection, deficiency was cited on the following pages: Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Director, Stephanie Reed. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process . A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.