Routine inspection·May 23, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Cortney Nelson, met with Site Supervisor, Maria Yuriana Alvarez, for an Annual/Ran dom inspection. LPA was granted access to the facility by the Site Supervisor and toured both indoors and outdoors during the inspection. Maria Cortes, Child Development Coordinator, arrived approximately one hour after LPAs arrival. The facility is located at Calabasas Elementary School. Upon arrival, there were nineteen (19) preschool-age children and four (4) staff present, which is compliant with the facility license capacity and ratio requirements. LPA observed all required postings near the entrance to the facility and the hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday, 6:00AM-6:00PM . 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 drill was conducted o n 5/14/2024, which is compliant with the six-month requirement for facilities. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher (last serviced: 5/2024), functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. Maria 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 weapons 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 were inspected by the LPA today and observed to be clean, orderly, and safe for the day care children. During today's inspection, LPA observed children eating snack and singing songs with the teachers. Furniture is in good condition and safe for children and the floors were clean and free of tripping hazards. Drinking water is readily available for children in the facility vi a water dispensers and disposable cups. S taff and children\342\200\231s bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and operable. There is a separate staff bathroom, not utilized by the children, which an isolated child can use if necessary. The re is a working telephone in the facility. The outdoor area was inspected and observed to be fenced in. There is a playground, sandbox, reading area, play house, painting, and science area for children to engage in play with. LPA observed pl ay equipment was in good condition, age-appropriate, and has 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 standing canopy structures and large umbrella. The facility offers a full day program and provide s breakfast, lunch, and AM/PM snack t o children. Food is provided by the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and is prepared at the District Office cafeteria and brought to the facility. Menu is in writing and posted at least one week in advance, accessible to authorized representatives. The kitchen and storage area is clean and free of litter and rubbish. Equipment necessary for the storage, preparation and service of food is well maintained, clean, and sanitized after each use. Five (5) children\342\200\231s file s and five (5) staff files were reviewed and all required documents were present. All staff members have proof of current child development permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The Site Supervisor has current CPR/First-Aid that expires 3/6/2025 and current Mandated Reporter Training that expires 7/7/2024. 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 completed water lead testing on 6/19/2023 and no action level exceedances were found. Th e Licensee understands that the Site Supervisor shall 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 Child Development Coordinator, Maria Cortes. As a result of today\342\200\231s inspection, no deficiencies were cited. 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 .