The indoor and outdoor areas were toured during today's inspection with director. LPA observed fully charged Fire Extinguishers, functioning smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, First Aid Kit, central heating, and air conditioning in the classroom. Furniture and equipment of indoor areas were observed to be age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. LPA did not observe any disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, sharps, and other items that are dangerous to children were accessible to children. Staff and children's bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and operable. LPA observed trash cans with tight fitting lids for the disposal of solid waste throughout the Facility. LPA inspected the kitchen of the center, which is clean. Milk was kept in the refrigerator. The director stated that the facility provides two meals (Breakfast and Lunch) and afternoon snacks. Meals are prepared, packaged and delivered by the outside vendor – Kidango nutritional department.

The facility has two playground areas, both enclosed with appropriate fencing. LPA observed that the outdoor equipment is age-appropriate and in good condition, including climbing structures suitable for the children's age group. Shade is provided across playgrounds through a combination of large trees, canopies, and building overhangs. Rubber surfacing is used as a resilient material throughout the playground to absorb falls. No bodies of water were observed. One playground also features a sand box.

• Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.

• Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

LPA reviewed five children's files during today's inspection. Children’s records reviewed have all the required documents. Children records reviewed include Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Information, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment, Notification of Parent Rights, Personal Rights Notice, Physician's Report, Medical Assessment, and Immunization records.

LPA reviewed all present three teachers’ files during today's inspection. Staff records reviewed include: Personnel Record, Employee Rights, Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, Health Screening Report with TB Clearance, Immunization records (Measles, Pertussis, and Influenza), proof of education qualification, valid mandated reporter training certificates. All staff present have valid mandated reporter training certificates, CPR certificates and all other required documents.

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.

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. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP).

LPA referred Director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

LPA also informed Director of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. Per Director, the facility currently has one child in care who require Incidental Medical Services (IMS). The LPA reviewed the medication packaging, which included the required parental consent documentation and the child’s name. LPA observed that medications are kept in a safe place not accessible to children. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/.

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.

No deficiency cited during today's visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

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Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Jannifer Pare.