Routine inspection (3-year)·December 22, 2023

A required one year inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Amy Strother. LPA met with facility representative, Heather Peters (D1). Facility representative 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. Facility operating hours are 7:30am-5:30pm Monday-Friday, closed the first Monday of each month at 1:00pm for staff development. The facility was toured inside and outside. Sign in/out records were reviewed and in compliance. Items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds and medications were observed to be inaccessible to children. D1 stated there are no poisons in the facility, and none were observed during this inspection. During the tour of the facility LPA observed multiple areas of the physical plant that were not in good condition. The area above children's sink near diaper changing area had exposed dry wall, the metal strip along outside doors was separating from doors, exposing a screw on one door. Outdoor play equipment (space ship, red car, and steering wheel) had areas of deteriorating or splinted wood. There is uncontaminated drinking water available to children indoors and outdoors by use of individual water bottles. The children's bathrooms are in safe and sanitary condition. The center\342\200\231s isolation area for any child who becomes ill while in care is located in the staff office area. LPA observed 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. Menus are posted in the entry of the school on parent board. LPA was not able to test smoke detector or carbon monoxide detector, but reviewed a report provided by D1 documenting Bay Alarms inspection report dated 09/05/23, stating that the alarms were tested and functioning. LPA observed fire extinguishers that appeared to be charged in the facility. Continued on LIC 809-C. There is pea gravel underneath climbing structure to absorb falls. There were no bodies of water observed on the site. D1 stated no weapons are stored on site, and none were observed. During today's inspection, staffing ratios were being met, a total of 26 preschool children were being supervised by 3 teachers. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. At least one staff member present, possessed current CPR and First Aid certifications, D1's certificate expires 05/2025. Five children\342\200\231s records were reviewed and contained complete and current information as required. Four staff files were reviewed and contained all records as required. 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 This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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/ . LPA observed prescription medication stored for children C6 and C7. Although the medication was stored in a bag with the child's name and contained documentation of parents authorization to administer medication, the medication was not contained in it's original container with physician's label. Facility representative 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. Continue on LIC809-C 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 . The following violation(s) of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed: see LIC 809D. Appeal Rights were provided. A notice of site visit was given to facility representative and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative, Heather Peters.