Routine inspection·November 17, 2022

On 11/17/2022 at 9:00am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Uribe conducted an Unannounced Annual Required Inspection . LPA met with Site Director, Luis Sanchez, & Area Manager, Stefani Gindi, also present at the time of the inspection were 0 staff & 0 children. The facility is within ratio & capacity compliance today. LPA provided facility representative the Entrance Checklist (LIC 125). The facility was toured to conduct a Health and Safety inspection. The facility currently operates am program 7:00am-8:30am & pm program 2:30pm-6:00pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday and 1:15pm-6:00pm on Thursdays in one classroom. . Classrooms: The classroom was inspected for age-appropriate furnishings, equipment, & adequate storage for children’s belongings. LPA observed the cleanliness of floors & surfaces, the presence of a fully functional carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector/fire alarms, and a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher that is accessible throughout the facility. The center is equipped with a fully stocked first-aid kit and available in the classroom. Food Service Areas: All center provided food items are properly labeled & stored separately from cleaning supplies. Food prep area is clean, adequately equipped, & free from hazardous materials. Snack menu is posted one week in advance, available for review, & dated. Solid waste bins are equipped with tight fitting lid. Bathrooms: Facility has separate staff and child designated bathrooms. Toilets and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. The children are able to reach the sinks and toilets and supplies are available. Outdoor Play Area: There are no bodies of water, or free-standing water accessible to children. There are age appropriate toys and materials for the children. The playground outside is fenced and all equipment and surfaces are free from hazards. Page 1 of 3 ***Continued on LIC 809C*** Records: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance and have been associated to the facility. LPA reviewed 5 children’s files and 3 staff files. LPA reviewed the personnel report and copy was obtained. Facility Roster was reviewed. At least one opening/closing staff member has a current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid Certification. Mandated Reporter certificates were reviewed. Director’s CPR/First-Aid Certificate is current and expires on 10/18/24. The sign in and out forms were reviewed. Emergency Drills are recorded and performed at least every six months. Per facility representative, there are no firearms on the premises. All required documents are posted in a publicly accessible area. Health-Related Services: This facility does provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS) however no children have the need to medication to be stored at the facility at this time. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations & Procedures for Child Care Centers sections 101173 & 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 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 . 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 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. Effective August 1, 2003 California Law requires Child Care Licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child’s parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury Form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours to the regional office by phone and the written report, LIC 624, within 7 business days. Page 2 of 3 ***Continued on LIC 809C*** Deficiencies cited during today's inspection: Please see attached deficiency and advisory note pages for more information. Type B Violation: Some personnel records do not have proof of immunization for Measles (MMR) and/or Pertussis (Tdap) for staff members Type B Violation: Some staff members have not obtained a certificate for Mandated Reporter training for Child Care Providers (AB 1207). Type B Violation: Director does not have a certificate of completion for the ESMA 8-hour Preventative Health & Safety Training. Type B Violation: Some personnel records do not have a signed Health Screening Report (LIC 503) form and/or TB clearance. Type B Violation: One child's file is missing the Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC 627) form. Type B Violation: Sign in and out forms are missing sections for staff to sign children in and out from school each day. Technical Violation: Personnel records are incomplete and some forms not immediately available for review as they are kept at the facility's administrative site. 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, Luis Sanchez and Area Manager, Stefani Gindi. Page 3 of 3 ***End of Report***