Routine inspection·September 16, 2021

On September 16, 2021 at 9:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Austin Rios conducted a Required Annual inspection. LPA met with director Crystal Lopez and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA asked Covid-19 screening questions prior to entering the facility. LPA conducted a tour of the facility inside and out. There were 41 children in care at the time of the inspection and seven staff. The center operates from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM and is open Monday thru Friday. Licensing required notices were posted prominently in the hallway of the facility. The facility uses two classrooms for pre-school one and classroom for toddlers. Bathrooms were observed to be clean and free of toxins. In the pre-school classrooms there were three toilets and three sinks in each class. There is water inside and outside for the children to have access too. The outdoor playground is completely enclosed by a fence and there are age appropriate toys/equipment with wood chips underneath. Facility also has a separate playground area for toddlers. LPA did not observe any toxins/hazardous items accessible to children. The classroom has age appropriate toys and furniture available for children. There is a functioning carbon monoxide detector that meets statutory requirement. LPA observed and reviewed the posted lunch menu. The center provides lunch as well as afternoon snack. Center uses electronic sign in sheet called ProCare. A sampling of children and staff records were reviewed and found complete. Teachers have required educational background. Cont on 809 C. At least one staff has present have current Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificates that expires on 3/20/2023. Staff present have current AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificates that expire on 8/6/2022. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed and currently the center does not have any children with IMS. 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 . No deficiencies were cited during today's visit . THE NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS POSTED AS REQUIRED BY H&S CODE SEC. 1596.817. THE NOTICE OF SITE VISIT MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS OR A CIVIL PENALTY OF $100.00 WILL APPLY.