Routine inspection·May 12, 2022

On 05/12/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luisa Gavoutian, conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection. LPA met with Preschool Teacher Erica Prock, who accompanied LPA on a tour of the facility, indoors and outdoors. This facility is located on the Denair Elementary School campus in Room # 15. This facility maintains a waiver for a shared playground with the kindergarten class and another waiver for shared restrooms with the elementary school. This is an AM/PM half day program which operates on a traditional school year schedule. The morning session is 8:10 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. and the afternoon session is 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. There is a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in attendance. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication, and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. All floors are clean and safe. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. All meals are provided through the school cafeteria. All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and rodents/vermin. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Uncontaminated drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. (Continued on LIC 809-C) LPA observed the water pressure of the fountain in the classroom was low and advised that it be increased to prevent children from placing their mouths on the spout. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings, and slides have cushioning material in the form of wood chips to absorb falls. Facility representative 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. All staff receive a criminal record clearance through Denair Unified School District. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in Pediatric CPR and First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility uses their full legal signature and records the time of day. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representatives or others who can assume responsibility if the authorized representative cannot be reached. LPA reviewed 10 children's records and found two were missing results of a test for tuberculosis or a risk assessment. LPA reviewed staff files and observed files were complete with immunization records for influenza, pertussis, and measles, and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. LPA reviewed five staff files and found one was missing a health screening but did include documentation of a test for tuberculosis. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services- IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 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 (Continued on LIC 809-C) LPA and facility representative discussed the Community Care Licensing (CCL) website ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) which provides access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. Per Chapter 1, Division 12, Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations no deficiencies were observed today. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Erica Prock. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. 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