Routine inspection·June 21, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Cortney Nel son, met with Site Supervisor, Jamie Delaney , for an unannounced Required- 1 Year Inspection. LPA was granted access to the facility by Jamie and toured both indoors and outdoors during the inspection. Upon arrival, there were seven preschool-age children present with two staff members, 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-4:00PM . LPA reviewed digital sign-in/out sheets and fire/disaster drill log during today\342\200\231s inspection. Sign-in/out was observed to be completed using KinderSystem with full legal signature and time of day. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted on 3/21/2023 , which is compliant with the six-month requirement for facilities. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher (last serviced: 8/2021) and functioning carbon monoxide detector. LPA advised annual servicing of fire extinguishers and observed the facility has a built in fire detection system. Jamie states that there are currently no children in care who require Incidental Medical Services and no medication is administered at this time . T here are no weapons or firearms on the premises . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual- Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers, Section 101173 and 101226. 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 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 Indoor areas of the facility were inspected and observed to be clean, orderly, and safe for the day care children. LPA observed su fficient age-appropriate materials, toys, and play equipment. The floors were clean and free of tripping hazards. During today's inspection, LPA observed children playing with small activities such as blocks, baby dolls, and musical instruments. Drinking water is readily available for children via 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 separate staff bathroom, not utilized by the children, which an isolated child can use if necessary. Th ere is a working telephone in the facility. The outdoor area of the facility was inspected and observed to be fenced in. The playground located outside needs repair as the surface was observed to be peeling and exposing rust beneath along most of the playground. LPA advised resurfacing the playground to cover visible rusting and remove plastic that is peeling away as it is hardened and poses a hazard to children playing on the play structure. LPA additionally advised adding tanbark to raise the level of the ground beneath the structure. There is approximately 1 1/2 feet between the base of the side a nd tanbark beneath as well as from the first step onto the playground and the tanbark. The playground currently has a foam mat under the slide, however it is portable by design and not permanently fixed to the ground. No outdoor bodies of water were observed during today\342\200\231s inspection. Shaded rest area is provided by canopy and building overhang. The facility offers AM/PM snack and children enrolled provide their own lunches. The snack menu is in writing and posted at least one week in advance, accessible to authorized representatives. LPA advised adding portion sizes to the snack menu. The kitchen and storage area is clean and free of litter and rubbish. Five children\342\200\231s files were reviewed and all required documents were present. The Site Supervisor and Teacher (Fatima) files were reviewed and all required documents were present. There is at least one staff member present with current CPR/First-Aid that expires 2/23/2025. The Site Supervisor has current Mandated Reporter Training that expires on 4/6/2024 . LPA reminded that the Mandated Reporter Training must be renewed by all staff every 2 years. Th e Site Supervisor sh all be on the premises during the hours the center is in operation and children at the center shall be visually supervised at all times. LPA advised 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 Supervisor, Jamie Delaney and Administrator, Lisa Hindman Holbert. 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 will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process .