LPA Tate inspected the licensed facility’s indoor activity space and upon record review of the facility sketch, it was known that the back yard, day care room, living room, dinning room, kitchen and bathroom are accessible to children. Inaccessible areas were off limits and made inaccessible by use of baby gates and doorknob spinners. LPA Tate observed age-appropriate toys for children in care. The facility was maintained to regulatory standard cleanliness and LPA Tate did not observe any hazards or sharp objects that could potentially harm children in care. There was a functioning smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm and fire extinguisher. LPA Tate inspected the restroom and observed the restroom to be clean and sanitized. There was a functioning sink and toilet within the licensed facility. LPA Tate did not observe any hazards that could potentially harm children in care. The kitchen area was maintained to regulatory standard. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible to children in care by being placed within a high cabinet in the kitchen area.

The outdoor activity area was inspected by LPA Tate and age-appropriate play structures were observed during today’s inspection. The outdoor play area was fenced. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. Play structures were free from rust and debris. There were no sharp or protruding objects observed. All play equipment was functional, and no rust was observed.

A thorough file review was conducted on staff and children’s files. LPA Tate reviewed a sample of children’s files, and they were complete with necessary emergency contact information and all required forms were present and complete. LPA Tate conducted a file review for staff and observed all training to be current. All staff files were complete with necessary forms and signed appropriately.

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Licensee Archan was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.

Appeal rights were given. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee Mayra Archan.