During this visit, LPA inspected the auditorium, activity room and bathroom. Fire clearance was granted 8/22/22 for capacity of 60 children. First Aid Kit/Medication is located in activity room in locked cabinet. Both are kept inaccessible from children. Facility sign-in and outs will be located in auditorium. Last fire drill was conducted in October 2023, however, was not documented on the drill log (see LIC9102 TV). Children’s records were reviewed and the records reviewed were found to be complete. Staff records were reviewed, and LPA observed one staff member did not have proof of immunization to measles or pertussis in the staff files. Director stated she would obtain the proof of immunizations and e-mail it to LPA Lane by 2/7/24.

Per H&S Code 1596.806, facility is exempt from square footage, toilet, isolation space, outdoor activity space and fencing requirements. All indoor and outdoor activity spaces utilized for the school age children were inspected. Rooms auditorium and activity room next to auditorium were observed to have age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, bookshelves and other activity supplies for the children. LPA observed separate bathrooms with privacy. There is a separate bathroom utilized for ill children in the Kindergarten area. (continued on LIC809-C...)

The outdoor playground area was inspected. Area has trees & canopies for shade. LPA observed play structure to be age appropriate for children ages 5 years and up. Children under 5 years are not allowed on the structure. LPA observed appropriate cushioning under structure. Drinking water is readily accessible inside and outside the classroom via water bottles and water bottle refill station. Facility representative is reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

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.

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.

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 verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. (continued on LIC809-C...)

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/.

Please see LIC809-D for Type B deficiency cited.

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Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative Director Robin Brust. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days.