Routine inspection·October 27, 2021

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), James Santos conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year inspection today and met with owner / director Julie Denholm and member of the board, James Anderson. The day care center is licensed for 45 preschool children in rooms 4, 5, 6 and 7. Room # 6 is currently not being used. The days and hours of operations are Monday - Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm. LPA observed the required posted materials which includes the Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610), Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148), Parents' Rights Poster (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Child Car Seat Law (PUB 269), Menus, and Activity Schedule are posted prominently. A review of staff records indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. LPA reminded Director of the applicable civil penalties for those adults who have not received fingerprint clearances, are not associated to the license and who come in contact with or provide care and supervision to the children. Penalty amounts: $100.00 per person per day, minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $500.00 per person for an initial violation and a minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $3000.00 per person for any subsequent violations within a 12 month period. LPA reviewed ten (10) children's files during today's inspection. Children's records reviewed include Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Contact, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment form, receipt of Parent Rights Notice, Personal Rights Notice, Physician's Report and Immunization Record. LPA reviewed five (5) staff files. Staff records reviewed include Criminal Record Clearance, Statement Acknowledging Requirement to report Child Abuse, Immunization Record, CPR/First Aid, Mandated Reported Training, Qualifications and Education. REPORT CONTINUED ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE LPA toured the facility with the Director. The learning and activity areas were observed to be clean and in good order. Furniture and play equipment were observed to be age appropriate and in good condition. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other chemical items and sharp objects are stored and inaccessible to children. Children's restroom is clean and in good operating condition. .Facility provides morning and afternoon snacks. The children pack their own lunches from home and are properly stored in their lunch bags with ice packs. First aid kit, fire extinguishers, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed in the facility. Director stated that facility does not have poisons, weapons and ammunition on the premises. Trash cans for solid wastes have tight-fitting covers on. The playground area utilized by children is surrounded by appropriate fencing and the outdoor surfaces are safe for the children. LPA observed that the outdoor equipment is age appropriate and in good condition. There are sufficient resilient material in the outdoor playground area. There are no hazardous materials or bodies of water observed. Per Director, they currently do not provide Incidental Medical Services. 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 . LPAs also discussed with Director the violations that would result in an immediate assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $500. Site Director is encouraged to visit the Department\342\200\231s website at www.cdss.ca.gov to access resources for Providers, Regulations, Online option to pay Annual License fee, Adoption of new Laws, etc. As a result of this inspection, there were no deficiencies cited. A copy of this report was provided to the Director. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED. DIRECTOR WAS INFORMED TO POST THE NOTICE IN A VISIBLE LOCATION OF THE DAY CARE FOR A PERIOD OF 30 DAYS.