Routine inspection·February 9, 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 facility did not have any standing waiver(s). The facility\342\200\231s operating hours are 8:30am - 5:00pm, 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. Poisons are locked in a large classroom cabinet. 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 paper cups for children to retrieve only cold water from a water-cooling system with a filtration system. The children\342\200\231s bathroom is in safe and sanitary condition, and contained two toilets and two sinks. Food prep areas are clean. Food is properly stored and refrigerated as needed. There was no contaminated food observed. A Menu was posted in an area accessible for review by the child's authorized representative. The Daily Activities schedule, the Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610), Earthquake Preparedness Checklist, Personal Rights, Parents\342\200\231 Rights (PUB 394), California Child Passenger Safety Law, and Local county public health contact information, were posted in a prominent area near the facility entrance. Garbage cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids. LPA observed a working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, and a fire extinguisher rated at least 2A10BC. The playground equipment and surface areas were in safe condition. (Continue to LIC 809-C) There is wood chip cushioning underneath climbing structures to absorb falls, however; underneath the children\342\200\231s swings did not contain cushion material to absorb the children\342\200\231s fall. LPA issued a Technical Violation for this deficiency. There is an awning for shade area. There were no bodies of water observed. The Licensee/Center Director stated no weapons are stored on site and none were observed. The Licensee did not furnish facility roster of the children currently in care. During today's inspection, staffing ratios were being met, and 3 children were being supervised by Licensee/Center Director. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity. The Licensee/Center Director did not furnish a current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification. The sign-in/sign-out procedure contained time sign in/out and children\342\200\231s authorized representative\342\200\231s full signature and was in compliance. Licensee/Center Director did not furnish her current AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate. Three (C1-C3) children\342\200\231s records were reviewed at 11:41am and records reviewed revealed C1 was missing Physician\342\200\231s Report (LIC 701) and Immunization Record (IR) was not transcribed onto blue CDPH 286, while C2 &-C3 were missing a signed Admission Agreement, LIC 701, IR, and IR were not transcribed onto the blue CDPH 286. The facility conducted an emergency disaster drill within last six months and the last drill was conducted on 02/09/22. The Department\342\200\231s IMS policy was discussed with the Licensee/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 Licensee/Center Director. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Linda Reid. 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. The following violation(s) of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed: see LIC 809D. Appeal Rights were provided. 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 .