Routine inspection·March 3, 2022

An annual required inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Y. Yang. The facility file was reviewed prior to this inspection. A review of the personnel report on 03/03/22 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. The center director 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 LPA met with the facility's licensee Debbie Deas today. The facility\342\200\231s operating hours are 06:30am-06:00pm, Monday \342\200\223 Friday. This is a combination center with a school age license. The facility was toured inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. The toys, floors, desks and other equipment and surfaces were clean, toxic free, safe and in good condition. The facility was free of flies, insects and rodents. There is drinking water available to children both indoors in the classrooms and outdoors on the playground. The children\342\200\231s bathrooms were in safe and sanitary condition. A snack menu was posted by the center's main entrance. Food prep areas are clean. Food is properly stored and free of contamination. AM and PM snacks are provided by the center. The children bring lunches from home. Garbage cans containing solid waste were in good repair and had tight fitting lids. The playground was free of hazards. There is wood chip cushioning in the playground underneath climbing structures. There were no bodies of water observed. The center director stated no weapons or poisons are stored on site. During today's inspection, staffing ratios were being met and there were 10 children being supervised by 3 teachers. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity.The sign in/out sheet was reviewed and was in compliance with regulations. Eight children\342\200\231s records were reviewed at 12:47pm, and contained identification forms with authorized representative information, as well as medical assessment forms. Four staff files were reviewed at 11:25am; the LPA observed that staff S1-S4 did not possess a current California Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training certificate. Furthermore, there was not a staff member present at the center that possessed a current pediatric first aid/CPR certificate. Continued on LIC 809-C Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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 A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Debbie Deas. 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