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25 | On August 21, 2023 at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cowan met with director, Brigette Gauthier for a 1 Year Required Inspection. Purpose of the inspection was explained. Present, in the facility is director, 4 staff, and 26 children in care. Facility is operating within its capacity, and facility is in compliance with staff / child ratio on this day. Facility operates day care Monday to Friday from 07:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
With director, LPA inspected the day care room and play yard. LPA observed facility has working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, fully charged fire extinguisher, and working telephone on site. All cleaning solutions, poisons and other chemicals dangerous to the children are stored inaccessible to the children. Facility has age -appropriate furniture. Facility floor is in good repair and free of any hazards.
There are first aid supplies available in the classroom. All bathrooms are in working condition. Play yard is free of hazards. There is a sufficient amount of poured to help absorb the impact of falls. There is water available on the yard as well as in the classroom.
LPA observed that facility is using electronic sign in / out. Facility has license and all other required documents posted and visible for the public. Facility’s last emergency drill was conducted 7/28/23 and is properly logged. At 12:42 PM, LPA reviewed the facility records. LPA reviewed 5 random children files and 5 staff files. Facility files are complete with all required Licensing documents. Per director, all contact information of file is current.
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.
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