Routine inspection·March 15, 2024

A required annual inspection of the facility was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Melchisedeck Augustin, who met with Director, Paula Rowland. 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 is not registered with the Resource and Referral Agency\342\200\231s (R/R), Food Program. The outdoor playground did not have 75 square feet per child and the facility has an approved waiver to allow the facility to rotate the children\342\200\231s outdoor play time. The facility\342\200\231s operating hours are from 0:8 AM - 2:30 PM Monday-Friday and per the Director, there are two sessions held in between the operating hours. The facility was toured inside and out and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. Parents used their electronic signatures to sign their child(ren) in/out. 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. The children brought their own water bottles and snacks, and the facility had access to additional filtered water in a cooler. The facility had additional snacks stored if a child forgot to bring a snack. The children's bathrooms are in safe and sanitary condition. 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 02/08/24. (Continued on LIC809-C) The playground equipment and surface areas are in safe condition. There is foam cushioning material underneath climbing structures and/or play equipment to absorb falls. 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 24 children were supervised by the Director and Assistant Directors, one teacher and one Aide. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. Five children\342\200\231s (C1-C5) records were reviewed at 12:50pm which contained Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment, Identification and emergency Information (LIC 700), Physician\342\200\231s Report (LIC 701), Child Health History (LIC 702). LPA noted C1 & C2 were missing evidence of Immunization. Four staff (CD, AD & S1-S2) records were reviewed at 12:07 PM which revealed CD was missing LIC 9096, S1\342\200\231s record was missing AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate, Health Screening and proof of immunity against Measles, Pertussis and Influenza. Furthermore, S2 was missing proof of immunity against Measles, Pertussis and Influenza, and AD was missing LIC 9096 and proof of immunity against Influenza. 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). The facility had not had its waters tested for lead and the Center Director felt that the facility was exempt from the requirements to test the water because they never used the water to wash fruits, prepare meals or consume. Center Director further stated the facility held two sessions during the operating hours, and children brought their own water bottles and snack(s), and the facility had access to additional water through a water dispensary; and the Director claimed a certified lead water technician told her that the facility was exempt from the requirements of testing its water. The 35 gallons water are delivered every two weeks. LPA discussed with the Director the facility\342\200\231s requirements to test its waters for lead and the facility will need to request a waiver to be exempt from the requirements to test its water. (Continue to LIC 809-C) 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. 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 Licensee, Paula Rowland. 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\342\200\231s inspection. Appeal Rights were provided.