All individuals subject to criminal record review have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption and are properly associated with the facility. Staff files are maintained and stored at the Hayward Unified School District Human Resources Office. All licensing requirements for personnel are met as a condition of employment with the school district. Disaster drills are conducted monthly in conjunction with the Hayward Unified School District's emergency preparedness schedule.

At 11:00 AM, LPA conducted a census of the children in care. The census matched the 93 children signed in on the attendance sheets. At approximately 11:15 AM, LPA reviewed six (6) children's files and verified that each file contained the required Identification and Emergency Information, Parent's Rights, Medical Consent forms, and Immunization Records. The center is equipped with hardwired smoke detectors that automatically notify the Hayward Fire Department when activated. According to the director, the smoke detection system is fully operational and routinely serviced. The center also maintains a working carbon monoxide detector, a functioning telephone, first aid kits, emergency backpacks, and multiple fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers that meet the standards established by the State Fire Marshal.

At approximately 12:00 PM, LPA inspected all six classrooms and observed that teacher-to-child ratios were being maintained. The classrooms are arranged to promote exploration and learning through a variety of developmentally appropriate activity areas. Adequate play and learning materials were available for children in care. The floors were clean, furnishings were in good condition and appropriately sized for preschool-age children, and play equipment was age-appropriate and well maintained. Individual storage space was available for each child's belongings. The designated isolation area for ill children is the director's office, which is located away from other children in care. All required licensing documents were posted in an area accessible for public review.

• 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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) 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-care-centers/.

LPA observed that the staff restroom is separate from the children's restrooms. Children's restrooms are located both inside and outside the classrooms. LPA verified that the toilets were functioning properly by flushing them and ensuring they operated safely. LPA also tested the water temperature and confirmed that it was not excessively hot for children in care. The center maintains an adequate supply of soap, toilet tissue, and paper towels for children.

The playground contains a variety of play materials and equipment, including riding trucks, building blocks, sand and digging equipment, water tables, playhouses, benches, tables, chairs, chalkboards, a merry-go-round, slides, monkey bars, and swings. The swings are securely anchored to the ground and were observed to be in good condition.

California Law requires Child Care Centers 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 by phone, fax, or electronic mail. The licensee was also reminded that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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.

The 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.

The 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.

There are no deficiencies cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director Mitchell Ha.