Routine inspection·November 4, 2021

On 11/4/2021, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Melanie Otsuji arrived at the facility unannounced for the purposes of conducting a Required 1-Year Inspection. LPA was met by Assistant Director, Marsha Drew. Present for this inspection are 18 staff members and 71 preschool-aged children in care. Facility operating hours are 6:30AM - 6:30PM Monday-Friday . LPA toured the facility with the Assistant Director at 10:25AM. The facility consists of 6 classrooms. The classrooms are tidy and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are safe age-appropriate toys and learning materials available to children throughout the classrooms. All hazardous materials and toxins including disinfectants and cleaning solutions were observed to be made inaccessible to children during today's inspection. Furniture accessible to children was observed to be age-appropriate, in operable condition, and free of loose, sharp, or pointed parts. LPAs observed adequate amounts of paper towels and hand soap available to children in the bathrooms during today's inspection. LPA reviewed sign in/sign out sheets which match the current census. Play equipment was observed to be safe, age-appropriate, and in operable condition at the time of this inspection. Cushioning material is present in sufficient quantities to absorb falls at the time of this inspection. Outdoor play area is fenced and has a shaded area. There are no pools, hot tubs, ponds, or any other bodies of water accessible to children during today's inspection. Uncontaminated drinking water is present in the outdoor play area for children to drink upon request. The facility has multiple fully charged fire extinguishers and a working telephone. Smoke detectors are connected to the fire department, and per staff, are serviced regularly. At least one staff member has current CPR/1st Aid certificate. The facility is in ratio today. Children's files and staff files were reviewed for proper documentation. All required forms are posted in public view, including menus. Facility roster was obtained. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. This facility does not provide IMS to children in care at this time. 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 .” 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. Director was reminded that California Law requires licensed Child Care Centers 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 by phone, fax, or electronic mail. LPA informed the Director that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov and encouraged the Director to email childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov to be included in the Child Care Quarterly Updates distribution list. The Director was also reminded that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com . There are no deficiencies cited . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director. Appeal rights were provided to the Director and the signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights.