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. During today’s inspection, LPAs observed the following: In classroom 4, the cubbies are not anchored and can be tipped over. There is a grey play carpet next to the cubbies that is starting to lift along the side. There is a corner plant table that can be easily tipped over. There are water spots on the ceiling due to the two recent rainstorms. There is a spider web by the Exit sign. The air vents are heavily dusty.

In classroom 3, there were no children present in the classroom during today’s inspection. Site Supervisor informed LPAs that the ceiling was leaking, and the children were moved into other classrooms. Maintenance personnel has been contacted by site supervisor upon her arrival at the center this morning. The air vent is heavily dusted. There is a hole in the ceiling, above the door. The white small round table with a plant on top is wobbly and is located at the entrance door.

In classroom 2, in the dramatic play area, the tall thin shelving unit is wobbly with a plant in a white ceramic pot. The big air vent and ceiling fan paddles are dusty. The quarter round (wedge shape) shelving unit is wobbly.

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The fencing is chain link. The back fencing is displaying fraying on the top, there are two strands of barb wire on the top, however, one strand is loose and is hanging down on the other side of fence, on the public side.

There are large wood rounds/stumps accessible to children. Per site supervisor, the church pastor allowed the wood and barb wire to be placed on the children’s outside play area. Per site supervisor, children do not play in that area. LPA reminded staff that the play yard is to remain the same as when first licensed. Site Supervisor stated that the pastor has already been contacted and the process to remove the cut wood is in place. Program manager mentioned installing a fence on the children’s play yard, in front of the back fencing. LPA reminded her that the new fencing will change the outside square footage, which could impact over all capacity. LPA reviewed the area that the church pastor has stored items. LPA recommended a fence to divide the children’s outside play yard and items the church pastor wishes to store. The new fencing can be placed from the back of the church's storage room to the back fencing. The new fencing will allow church the outside storage and to include the church trash cans, and keep the area inaccessible to day care children. The children are not outside playing due to the cold and rain.

There are three sheds that the facility utilizes. One shed show signs of wood rot on the bottom siding of shed. Program director was present during today's inspection. Site Supervisor and Program Director called maintenance to remove the barb wire and to inspect the chain link fencing.

All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. 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. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Children bring their own water bottles and use the water dispensers in the classroom to refill their water bottles. 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 that meet statutory requirements.

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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 offsite activities. Madera Child Development Center site supervisor or fully-qualified teacher designated to act in the director’s 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’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment.

LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.

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 Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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 Licensee 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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor, Veronica Hurtado De Odonovan.

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.