Routine inspection·May 14, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Cortney Nelson, met with Program Administrator, Lisa Patterson, and Site Director, Amy Fair, for an unannounced Annual/Random Inspection. LPA was granted access to the facility by Lisa and toured both indoors and outdoors du ring the inspection. Upon arrival, there wer e thirty four (34) preschool-age children a nd six (6) staff p resent, 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, 8:00AM-4:30P M . LPA reviewed sign-in/out sheets, facility roster, 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 on 3/13/2024 , which is compliant with the six-month requirement for facilities. LPA observed a fully charg ed 3A40BC fire extinguisher (last serviced: 12/2023) in each classroom and the facility has a built in fire detection system that is regularly maintained and checked by the Fire Department. There is a functioning carbon monoxide detector. Amy states that she does not currently have any c hildren in care who require Incidental Medical Services and does not administer medication at this time . Th ere 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. There is the twinklers room (3-4 yrs old), sunshine room (4-5 yrs old), and twos room (2-3 yrs old). 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 children via Brita water dispensers and water bottles from home labeled with the children\342\200\231s names. Staff and children\342\200\231s bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and operable. There is a diaper changing table available for use in the twos classroom. Ther e is also a separate staff bathroom which an isolated child can use if necessary. There is a working telephone in the facility. 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 3/30/2022 for the previous infant license (444414376), however the results were not associated to the preschool license (444412437). LPA advised reaching out to the water lead sampler, Terraphase Engineering Inc., to have the results associated to the preschool license as the infant license has since been closed. The outdoor area was inspected and observed to be fenced in. There is a playground, sandbox, riding bikes, and other play equipment for children to utilize. The facility has a waiver for outdoor activit y space and LPA observed that all conditions of the waiver were in compliance today. The play equipment is 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 large trees, building overhang and umbrella. Facility offers a full and half day program and provides AM/PM snack to children . The snack menu is in writing and posted at least one week in advance, accessible to authorized representatives. Portion sizes are indicated near the snack menu. 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 files and five (5) staff files were reviewed and all required documents were present. All staff files reviewed had proof of current CPR/First-Aid that expires 8/2025 . The Site Director has current Mandated Reporter Training that expires on 1/2/2026 . LPA reminded that the Mandated Reporter Training must be renewed by all staff every 2 years. Licensee w as 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. Th e Licensee und erstands that the site director 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 additionally reminded that there shall be at least one person with valid CPR and First-Aid certifications on site at all times. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Program Administrator, Lisa Patterson, and Site Director, Amy Fair. 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 .