During this visit, LPA inspected the multi-purpose room. Rooms 104 and 204 are not in use today. Fire clearance was granted on 8/30/18. First Aid Kit and Medication are located in a locked portable cabinet in the multi-purpose room. Both are kept inaccessible from children. Epi-pens go in a staff member backpack onto playground. Facility sign-in and outs will be located in multi-purpose room on parent table. LPA reviewed staff records and children’s records and were found to be complete. All staff have completed mandated reporter training and at least one staff member has current CPR/First Aid. Staff members have required immunizations, physician’s report and transcripts on file. LPA reminded Site Director that three admin units are required within one year of hire.

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. Multi-purpose room was 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. (continued on LIC809-C...)

The outdoor playground area was inspected. Area has canopies for shade. LPA observed play structures were securely attached to the ground and sufficient rubber cushioning was under the structures. Structures were age appropriate. Children also have use of blacktop area with portable equipment/balls for children to play with. Drinking water is readily accessible inside and outside the classroom via water fountains. Extra bottled water is also available if needed. 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. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. (continued on LIC809-C...)

No deficiencies were cited at this inspection.

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Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Meghan Hennessy. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.