Routine inspection·August 25, 2022

On August 25, 2022 at approximately 9:30am, LPA Haderer arrived unannounced for an annual inspection for compliance to Health and Safety. The new CARE tool was used for the inspection. Present for the inspection was the site director Mallory Brown, 5 teachers and 16 children in care. The facility is in ratio today. The facility has is a single-story building with 4 distinct indoor areas for children (Library; building room; dramatic play; and napping room). There is a children\342\200\231s bathroom with 2 small toilets, and a sink basin with 2 faucets; a fenced front yard with a shaded garden area with tables, chairs a playhouse and sandbox; a large fenced backyard area with a play structure, sandbox and shaded area for activities. LPA observed that both the learning and play areas are in safe condition and free from sharp, loose or pointed parts and the areas around or under high climbing equipment has appropriate cushioned material that absorbs a fall. The children are supervised at all times when playing outside. Off limits to children is the small kitchen, laundry room; staff bathroom; and basement staff breakroom, office and storage room. Off limits areas inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors, and/or by child supervision. Sharp objects (knives, scissors) are kept in the off-limits kitchen and out of reach from the children. All disinfectants and cleaning solutions are stored in the top cabinets, out of the reach of children. The facility is clean and well organized with ample age appropriate furnishings and equipment. Surfaces including floors and counter tops are clean and toxic free. The school follows proper Covid-19 protocols, parents and visitors are not allowed, children and staff are all wear face coverings. Hazardous items/toxins are kept out of the access of children. There are no bodies of water accessible to children in care. The facility provides snacks for the children. Milk for the children was 2%, however, for children over 2 years of age, only 1% or non-fat may be served. A Technical Violation (not a deficiency) was issued. The facility has two fully charged 2A10BC and one 3A40BC fire extinguishers. The 3A40BA extinguisher is located in the kitchen area; one 2A10BC located near the children\342\200\231s bathroom; one 2A10BC is in the basement. Arrow Fire Protection Services does annual fire inspections, the last inspection was completed on 9/17/2021. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were available, tested and functioning. Heating and ventilation is acceptable. Disaster drills are done at least once every six months, the last drill was conducted 8-1-2022. Sign in/out sheets are done manually. Parents meet teachers at the front gate by the front garden area to sign their children in and out. Temperature checks are made on the children to ensure no fevers. All children signed in were present and accounted for. Throughout the facility there are trash cans with tight fitting covers for the disposal of solid waste. All required posters are present, License; Parents Rights; Personal Rights; Emergency Disaster Plan; Seatbelt Laws poster; and drawing of facility sketch. Children\342\200\231s bathroom has enough towels and soap supplies. The staff have separate adult bathroom located in the off limits kitchen area. There are sleeping mats with the crib sheets for napping children. The sheets are washed daily by the facility in the laundry room located inside the facility. The facility provides snacks, children bring their own lunch and bottled water to school. Access to clean bottled drinking water is available. Staff files were reviewed. One staff member\342\200\231s file was missing immunization records and a Health Screening report see LIC809D for deficiency . All staff are all up to date with CPR/1 st Aid certificates and non-expired Mandated Reporter certificates. All staff subjected to criminal review have been cleared and associated to the facility. Children's records were reviewed: LPA requested and reviewed facility roster, a photo copy was made for the office file. Two children require EpiPens, however, LIC9221 Parent Consent for Administration of Medications forms were not filled out and signed by the parents see LIC809D for deficiency . One child had over-the-counter antihistamine available, however no signed form from the parents was available. A Technical Assistance (not a deficiency) was issued. All other records were complete and in good order. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 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 Site 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. 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/inspection-process . There were 3 deficiencies issued today, see LIC809D. A Technical Violation and a Technical Assistance (not deficiencies) were also issued. This report will remain on file for 3 years. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Director Janessa Granillo.