Routine inspection·September 29, 2022

A Required-1 Year inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), M. Augustin. The facility file was reviewed prior to this visit. 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, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. The preschool program has a combination toddler component and a waiver for the preschool to share the outdoor play space with the toddler program is on file. This program is not a Title 5 funded program. The facility’s operating hours are 8:30am - 4:00pm, Monday-Friday. The facility was toured inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. The items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds and medications) were observed to be inaccessible to children. LPA did not observe any poison(s). 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 both indoors and outdoors. The facility provides the children with paper cups to retrieve water from a water cooler with a filtration system. 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. A written Menu that is at least one week in advance was not produced or posted in an area accessible for review by the children's authorized representative. The facility did not furnish a written contingency plan for action during fires, floods and earthquake. The First Aid kit in the Preschool class did not contain Sterile dressing, Tweezer, antiseptic solution. The Daily Activities schedule, the Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610), and Parents’ Rights (PUB 393) were posted in each classroom. The local county public health department contact information was posted. Garbage cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids. LPA observed a working carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector, and a fully charged fire extinguisher rated at least 2A10BC. (Continue to LIC 809-C) The playground was free of hazards. The playground equipment and surface areas were in safe condition. There is foam and artificial turf cushioning underneath climbing structures and/or play equipment to absorb falls. There is a canopy for shade area. There were no bodies of water observed. The Center Director stated no weapons are stored on site and none were observed. The facility roster was reviewed and appeared to be complete. During today's inspection, staffing ratios were being met, and 28 children were being supervised by three teachers and one aide. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity. CD and three staff (S1-S3) possessed a current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification, and CD’s certification expire on 08/2024. The sign-in/sign-out procedure was reviewed and was not in compliance. A review of the sign in/out procedure revealed that several children had not been signed out on various dates. Four staff (CD, & S1-S3) records were reviewed at 10:45am and staff records reviewed revealed S1 was missing Personnel Record (LIC 501), S2 was missing LIC 9095, LIC 501 & 508 were incomplete, and S3’s record did not contain proof of immunity against the Measles, LIC 501, Health Screening (LIC 503), and Evaluation of Teacher’s Qualification (LIC 9095). Eight (C1-C8) children’s records were reviewed at 12:00pm and contained signed admission agreements, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment, Physician’s Report, Immunization Record (IR) and IR transcribed onto CDPH 286. The facility conducted an emergency disaster drill within last six months and the last drill was conducted on 09/13/22. During the inspection, S3 confirmed there were two children under 24 months old enrolled into care, C5 could not climb out of a crib and napped on a cot, and CD did not furnish evidence to prove that 15 minutes checks had/was being conducted for C5. CD also did not furnish an Infant Needs and Service Plan for C5. This facility is not providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS). The Department’s IMS policy was discussed with the Center Director. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) 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: www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . This report, as well as the AAP Guide to Safe Sleep Practices and The Effects of Lead Exposure brochures, were reviewed and discussed with the Center Director. All licensing reports are public information and must be made available upon request for at least three years. (Continue to LIC 809-C) A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Center Director, Dannielle Nogaliza. The following violation(s) of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed: see LIC 809D. Appeal Rights were provided. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative 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. 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