Routine inspection·May 3, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Cortney Nelson, met with Site Director, Lisa Porsch , and Owner, Olesya Kalinowska, for an unannounced Required- 1 Year Inspection. LPA was granted access to the facility by the Site Director and toured both indoors and outdoors during the inspection. The facility is located inside of the United Church of Christ- Community Church. Upon arrival, there were twenty-five (25) preschool-age children (7 children/1 staff in the Main Room, 4 children/1 staff in Classroom #4, 4 children/1 staff in Classroom #3, 9 children/1 staff in Classroom #2, 4 children/1 staff in Classroom #1) and six (6) 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, 7:00AM-5:30PM . LPA reviewed sign-in/out sheets, facility roster (LIC9040), and fire/disaster drill log during today\342\200\231s inspection. Sign-in/out is completed using the application Procare and LPA observed it was completed with full legal signature and time of day. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted on 4/13/2023, whi ch is compliant with the six-month requirement for facilities. LPA observed four fully charg ed 3A40BC fire extinguishers (last serviced: 6/2022), functioning smoke detecto r and carbon monoxide detector. There is an additional 2A10BC fire extinguisher located near the kitchen. 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 weapons or firearms on the premises. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services- IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual- Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers, Section 101173 and 101226. 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 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 lunch with staff and preparing for nap time. The floors we re clean and free of tripping hazards. Drinking water is readily available for children in the facility 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 necessa ry. The re is a working telephone. All food is prepared and served to the children by the facility and children are offered AM/PM snack and lunch. Menu is in writing and posted at least one week in advance, accessible to authorized representatives. LPA advised that menu should include portion sizes for food served to children. The kitchen and storage area is clean and free of litter and rubbish. The outdoor area of the facility was inspected and observed to be fenced in. LPA observed play equipment was in good condition and age-appropriate. The Licensee states that additional tanbark will be added to the playground structure on 5/15/2023. LPA advised that the sandbox should be regularly inspected for foreign materials. No outdoor bodies of water were observed during today\342\200\231s inspection. Shaded rest area is provided by building overhang. Five (5) children\342\200\231s files and five (5) staff files were reviewed during today's inspection. There is at least one staff member present with current CPR/First-Aid that expires 8/2023. The Site Director has current Mandated Reporter Training that expires on 10/24/2024. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Director, Lisa Porsch, and Owner, Olesya Kalinowska. As a result of today\342\200\231s inspection, deficiencies were cited, see 809-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 .