The facility is located at the Reach Ashland Youth Center, with the entrance on the left side of the building. Children are signed in and out using a tablet based program called Kindersign. The center includes two classrooms and a bathroom with three child accessible toilets. Each classroom has cubbies labeled with children’s names for storing personal items. There are see-through cribs and changing tables positioned within arm’s reach of sinks. Classrooms are furnished with child sized tables and chairs. Each classroom has a designated isolation area for sick children. The director was reminded that the isolation area must not be used by other children during illness and must be sanitized after use.

LPA observed all required postings are displayed on the parent bulletin board. LPA also observed all hazardous materials and toxins were stored out of children’s reach. The facility has a fully charged fire extinguisher, working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, a telephone, and a fully stocked first aid kit.

The classroom and outdoor furniture were observed to be safe and free of sharp edges. Learning materials were neatly organized, and toys were stored in safety bins and cabinets for easy access by children. The center provides breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack. Based on observation, water and milk are available to children, along with milk alternatives for infants with dietary restrictions. All food is provided by the facility, including accommodations for children with special dietary needs supported by a medical statement. A snack and meal menu were observed posted in each classroom. Staff files reviewed during the inspection showed current CPR and First Aid certifications.

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• 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 observed the outdoor play area, which includes a play structure with a slide and soft cushioning to absorb falls. There is also a sand play area and appropriate equipment for the children served. The outdoor space is fully fenced with secured gates and provides ample shade. No bodies of water were observed. Staff reported that water play is conducted with water kept under two inches and removed after use. There are no firearms on the premises.

LPA observed all prescribed and non-prescribed medications were safely stored and inaccessible to children. All medications have original containers with unaltered labels. The center has LIC 9221 (Parent Consent for Administrating Medications form) on file for each child. Facility was reminded of Mandated Reporter Training available on CCLD website. Training must be renewed every two years.

Facility representative 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.

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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative 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. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. 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/.

Facility representative 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 deficiencies cited during today's inspection.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Assistant Director Cecilia Lara.