Routine inspection·January 19, 2023

On 01/19/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Daniel Alvarez, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with Director, Melina De La Cruz, and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. This program operates on the traditional school year with two daily classes; morning class from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM and afternoon class from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises, there is a two tier water fountain located on the preschool play yard that is currently empty, director understands that regulations regarding bodies of waters. 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. 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. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Meals are prepared in kitchen. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of 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. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors, and smoke detectors that meet statutory requirements. No excluded adults were present at the facility. Conditions, limitations and capacity specified on license were in compliance. Criminal record clearance records were completed as a condition for employment and maintained by the Exeter Unified School District. (CONTINUED ON 809-C) Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at off-site activities. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director\342\200\231s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative/relatives/others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with documentation of meeting qualification requirements, immunization's, and required personnel forms. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services - IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children's, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 LPA and Director discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. 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/inspection-process . Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 of the California Code of Regulations no deficiencies are being cited today. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative, Melina De La Cruz. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.