Routine inspection (3-year)·December 8, 2023

A required annual inspection of the facility was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Melchisedeck Augustin, who met with Director, Brenda Hardaway. The facility file was reviewed prior to this inspection. A review of the personnel report on file indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. 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. The facility’s operating hours are from 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM Monday-Friday. The facility was toured inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. The sign-in/sign-out records were reviewed. Items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds and medications) were observed to be out of reach, inaccessible to children. LPA did not observe any poison(s) on the premise. The toys, floors, desks and other equipment and surfaces are clean, toxic free, safe and in good condition. There is drinking water available to children indoors and outdoors. The children's bathrooms are in safe and sanitary condition. Food prep areas are clean. Food is properly stored and refrigerated as needed. There was no contaminated food observed. Garbage cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids. LPA observed a working carbon monoxide detector, smoke alarm, and fire extinguisher rated at least 2A10BC in the facility. Last emergency drill was conducted on 11/02/23. (Continued on LIC809-C) The playground equipment and surface areas are in safe condition. There is grass cushioning underneath climbing structures and/or play equipment to absorb falls. During today's visit, LPA observed a large section of the wooden fence slabs and gate near the preschool playground had started to deteriorate and was either wobbly or tilting. There are no bodies of water observed on the site. Director stated no weapons are stored on site, and none were observed. During today's inspection, staffing ratios were being met, and children were supervised by one teacher and three Aides. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. At least one staff member present during the inspection possessed current CPR and First Aid certifications, which expire in 04/22/2025. Five children’s records were reviewed at 3:06 PM which contained all records as required. Five staff records were reviewed at 1:52 PM which revealed S1-S2, S4, AD & CD were missing proof of immunity against Measles, and S4 was missing Health Screening (LIC 503). 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. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . 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/ . Licensee 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. Continued on LIC 809C 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Brenda Hardaway. Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediately civil penalty of $100. The following Title 22 Deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection. Appeal Rights were provided.