Routine inspection (3-year)·January 25, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Cortney Nelson, met with Site Director, Gretchen Jacobson, for an unannounced Required- 3 Year Inspection. LPA was granted access to the facility by staff member, Jessika, and toured both indoors and outdoors during the inspection. Upon arrival, there were four (4) TK children and one (1) staff member present, which is compliant with the facility license capacity and ratio requirements. Once school was dismissed, there were seventeen (17) school-age children and one additional staff member, Justin, present. LPA observed all required postings near the entrance to the facility and the hours of operation for the facility are Monday \342\200\223 Friday , 7:00AM-8:00AM (before school) and 1:15PM-6:00PM (after school) . LPA reviewed sign-in/out sheets, facility roster (LIC9040), and fire/disaster drill log during today\342\200\231s inspection. Sign-in/out was observed to be completed with full legal signature and time of day. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted 9/2023 , which is compliant with the six-month requirement for facilities. LPA observed a fully ch arged 2A10BC fire extinguisher (last serviced: 6/2022) and functioning carbon monoxide detector. The building has a built in fire detection system. The Site Director states that she does not currently have any children in care who require Incidental Medical Services and does not administer medication at this time . T here are no weapo ns or firearms on the premises. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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/ . Indoor areas of the facility were inspected by the LPA today and observed to be clean, orderly, and safe for the day care children. LPA observed sufficient age-appropriate materials, toys, and play equipment in the facility. The floors were clean and free of tripping hazards. Drinking water is readily available for childr en via water dispensers and disposable cups in addition to water bottles from home. The children in care use the Lakeside Elementary School bathrooms and LPA observed that they are clean, sanitary, and operable. There is a working telephone in the facility. The outdoor area of the facility was inspected and observed to be fenced in. The facility utilizes the Lakeside Elementary School playground that is in good repair and age appropriate for the children in care. LPA observed there is sufficient resilient materials (tanbark) to absorb falls. No outdoor bodies of water were observed during today\342\200\231s inspection. Shaded rest area is provided by large trees and building overhang. The facility offe rs a half d ay program and provides AM and PM snack to children. The Site Director states that food served to the school-age children is brought from the preschool room prior to snack being served. The Site Director further states that Lakeside Elementary School has specifically requested that the facility does not store food in the music room (rm: 402). The snack menu is in writing and posted at least one week in advance, accessible to authorized representatives. LPA advised that snack shall at a minimum contain two food groups and the menu shall include portion sizes. Five (5) children\342\200\231s files were reviewed and all required documents were present. Three (3) staff files were reviewed and all required documents were present. The Site Director has current CPR/First-Aid that expires 7/2024 and Mandated Reporter Training that expires on 6/9/2024 . LPA reminded that the Mandated Reporter Training must be renewed by all staff every 2 years. Licensee 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. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. The facility did not complete testing prior to their deadline and the Site Director has indicated that the facility does not use any faucets for food prep or drinking water. LPA advised following directives of PIN 21-21.1-CCP for submitting attestation that the facility does not use faucets for food prep or drinking water and is exempt from water lead testing. T he Site Director understands that she sh all be on the premises during the hours the center is in operation and that children at the center shall be visually supervised at all times. LPA reminded 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, such as field trips. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Director, Gretchen Jacobson. As a result of today\342\200\231s inspection, deficiencies were cited, see LIC809-D. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. 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 .