Routine inspection·September 15, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ashley Lopez conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection. LPA met with Administrator Michelle Beatty and Director Wes Beatty, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility indoors and outdoors. The schoo l consists of 5 classroom s they use for the children and 2 classrooms utilized for storage and staff. This program operates from 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday. This facility has a capacity of 129 children; preschool children ages 2 to 5 years old. LPA observed 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), and Activity Schedule. LPA observed the facility to be clean , safe, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. The facility has only cold water running through the sinks. Children's bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and operable. There is a separate staff bathroom that may be used for an isolated sick child. The office /Room 8 is used as an isolation area when a child is feeling ill and parents are contacted immediately. LPA observed the teacher-child ratio was met during the tour of the facility. All children were observed to be always under visual supervision of a teacher. All staff present have obtained a criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption . The children bring their lunches from home, the facility does have a hot meal option that is provided by the Cambrian School District if parents would like to order. The facility provides the children with AM and PM snacks. All food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. Children bring their reusable water bottles from home and water is provided by filtered water (Brita) from the classrooms. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an high cabinets and are inaccessible to children . Facility has a central smoke detector/carbon monoxide detector that is connected through the school campus. LPA observed fully charged 2-A-10-BC fire extinguishers in every classroom. The facility's last fire drill was conducted on 9/1/23. The administrator states that the facility has a third-party janitorial service that cleans the facility Monday through Friday in the evenings. LPA observed a First Aid kit in each classroom. The director stated there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. Outdoor play equipment was observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition as is free of hazards. Shade is provided by trees and building overhang in the outdoor play area. There is sufficient resilient materials in the playground. The facility has a waiver for the shared playground with the kindergarten class, the preschool and kindergarten children do not commingle in the outdoor play area. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. The facility uses the Pro Care app for Sign in/out of the children, parents download the app and sign in and out their child daily. Administrator Michelle states that if a parent fails to sign in/out the child there is a fee they are charged. LPA reviewed 10 children\342\200\231s and 6 staff files during today's inspection. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed for completeness and Inspection of required forms was made. In review of children\342\200\231s records, files contain information including: Name, address and telephone number of the child's authorized representative and of relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary. All staff files reviewed contain the required transcripts/verification of experience/immunization records, and Health Screening Report. All staff have current certificates of completion of the Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Providers on file. There is at least one staff who has current CPR and First Aid certifications on file. Director understands that there shall be at least one person, with valid CPR and First Aid certifications, on site at all times or present during off-site activities. Medication is stored individually in locked bags and in classrooms, they are stored in high cupboards and are inaccessible to the children. LPA observed the medications had appropriate documentation and packaging. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Director, Wes, 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. The Director 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&Rs) throughout California. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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 are no deficiencies issued. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Wes Beatty. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.