Routine inspection (3-year)·February 16, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anna Morales conducted an Unannounced-3 Year Required Inspection. LPA was greeted by Director Elisabeth Clark. Days and hours of operation is Monday- Friday,7:00am-5:00pm, serving ages from two years-entry to First Grade. Facility's License, Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights Poster, Child Car Seat Law, Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Emergency Disaster Plan, and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist were observed to be posted. Disaster Drill was conducted in January 19,2024. T he Preschool Program is operating in Two Classrooms (K1 and K2). LPA toured the facility both indoor and outdoor. LPA observed that the facility was operating in compliance with teacher to children ratio requirement. Children were engaged with activities with supervision of staff. If a child comes to the facility who exhibit symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, they are not accepted into care. Any child who become ill during the day, shall be isolated in the teacher's office until parent pick-up. There were no bodies of water observed. Director stated that they do not have weapons on the premises. Furniture and equipment were observed to be age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children were stored inaccessible to children. Floors were clean. LPA observed cubbies for the children's personal belongings. LPA observed charged Fire extinguishers. LPA observed carbon detectors and the smoke alarms are hard wired on the ceilings. Foods and beverages were kept protected against contamination and spoilage. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on, and were in good repair. -Continue on LIC809C- Outdoor activity spaces are enclosed by fencing and are observed to be free of hazards. LPA observed play equipment were in good condition. LPA observed that the shade provided by canopy covers are down due to the recent storms. Drinking water was readily available to children indoor and outdoor. Activities schedule and Snack Menu were posted. Facility provides, snacks in the morning and in the afternoon. LPA provided the Program Director with website resources on managing food allergies at school and handling medical emergencies related to food allergies. CDC Managing Food Allergies at School https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/foodallergies/index.htm American Academy of Pediatrics Healthy Children Medical Emergencies https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/injuries-emergencies/Pages/When-to-Call-Emergency-Medical-Services-EMS.aspx . i nformation see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ALPDA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/ . LPA observed the sign in and out system in the entrance of the preschool, containing full signatures from responsible parties. The facility maintains an updated roster of children enrolled in the program. A sampling of children and staff files was taken for review during today's inspection. Children records reviewed include Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Contact, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment form, receipt of Parent Rights Notice, Personal Rights Notice, Medical Assessment and Immunization. Staff records reviewed include Criminal Record and Child Abuse Index Clearance, Health Screening Report and TB test, Immunization (Measles, Pertussis, and Flu) record and required Training. LPA reminded Director that the online AB1207 Mandated Reported Training needs to be renewed every two years. There was at least one person with current certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid present at the facility. -continue on LIC809C- Director 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. LPA also reviewed with Director the violations that would result in an immediate assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $500. Director is encouraged to visit the Department\342\200\231s website at www.cdss.ca.gov to access resources for Providers, Regulations, Online option to pay Annual License fee, Adoption of new Laws, etc. A ssem bly 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. ). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPAs also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. No deficiencies were cited today's inspection. Exit interview was conducted and reviewed with Director. 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 .