All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected.

At the time of the inspection, there were zero children and 3 staff present when LPA arrived.

During the inspection, furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Each room had cubbies for children to place their personal belongings.

Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in the restrooms. General sanitation was observed. Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in classrooms. Per Director, children can bring their own water bottle daily but are not required to because cups are available for refills. The facility used a filtered water system for refills. The room has its own refill pitcher.

Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Director states that poisons are locked under the big sink of the rooms, where a magnet is required to unlock. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were observed and are operable.

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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.

Outdoor playground equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with turf material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Assistant director stated to LPA that facility intends to update shade area once approved by company. Availability of outdoor drinking water was observed. LPA advised that no children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time.

This facility does provide afternoon pick up transportation for school age children. There are 3 buses total for pickup. Assistant director and Lead teacher do afternoon pick up. Each bus has a binder that includes children’s emergency cards, a pick up list, emergency drill procedures, registration and insurance. All documentation is current and accurate.

All floors were observed to be clean and safe. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic-free.

Per Director, there are no firearms stored on the premises. LPA did not observe pools or bodies of water at the facility.

There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection.

LPA also reviewed staff records. The review of Staff records was documented on the LIC 859. Staff present did have proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. Staff did have proof against measles and pertussis.

Children’s Records were reviewed. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857. Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Sign-In and Sign-Out sheets, which are digital, were reviewed. Children present were signed in.

Menus are posted one month in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. --- Page 2

First Aid supplies were observed in the facility. The facility was observed to be equipped with an isolation area for any child who becomes ill and it is located across from director’s office in a spare room.

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Licensee [or 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.

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

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Cheryl Gartsman, Director, and Cecilia Vargas, Assistant Director.

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