Classrooms: All classrooms were inspected for age-appropriate furnishings, equipment, & adequate storage for children’s belongings. LPA observed the cleanliness of floors & surfaces, the presence of a fully functional carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector/fire alarms, and a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher that is accessible throughout the facility. The center is equipped with a fully stocked first-aid kit and available in the classrooms. Classrooms 2, 4, & 6 have an exterior door used as an emergency exit only. This exterior door in these classrooms all exit out onto the sidewalk on Cedar Boulevard. These doors are equipped with a loud alarm that gets triggered when opened and a key is needed to turn the alarm off. Director states that they test these alarms once a month.

Food Service Areas: All center provided food items are properly labeled & stored separately from cleaning supplies. Food prep area is clean, adequately equipped, & free from hazardous materials. Snack menu is posted one week in advance, available for review, & dated. Solid waste bins are equipped with tight fitting lid.

Outdoor Play Area: The playground outside is fenced and all equipment and surfaces are free from hazards. There are no bodies of water, or free-standing water accessible to children. There are age appropriate toys and materials for the children. The exterior doors outside are padlocked to keep children from opening the doors on their own to the parking lot.

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Records: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance and have been associated to the facility. LPA reviewed 5 children’s files and 12 staff files. LPA reviewed transcripts and signed the Evaluation of Teacher Qualifications (LIC 9095) form for 6 staff members. LPA reviewed the facility roster & personnel report and copies were obtained. At least one opening/closing staff member has a current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid Certification. Mandated Reporter certificates were reviewed. Director’s CPR/First-Aid Certificate is current and expires on 08/15/25. Director was reminded of their responsibility to renew CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter certificates every two years. The center is in compliance with sign in and out procedure. Emergency Drills are recorded and performed at least every six months. Per facility representative, there are no firearms on the premises. All required documents are posted in a publicly accessible area.

CCLD Inspection Process: 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.

Criminal Record Clearance: Director 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.

Lead Testing: 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. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

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MyChildCarePlan.org: Director 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.

Unusual Incident/Student Injury Report: Effective August 1, 2003 California Law requires Child Care Licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child’s parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury Form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours to the regional office by phone and the written report, LIC 624, within 7 business days.

No deficiencies cited during today's inspection. Advisory notes issued:

• Advisory Note (TV): Two children's nonprescription medications have expired. Facility needs to return the expired medications to the parents and obtain new medications.
• Advisory Note (TV): Two children's consent for administration of medication forms have more than one medication on one form. Separate forms are needed for each medication type.
• Advisory Note (TA): The facility has the required information for an emergency consent but the information is found on two different forms. LPA Uribe advised that the facility use one form for this to make it easier and faster in the event of an emergency.

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