Furniture and equipment are in good condition. Floors in classrooms 1 and 2 are clean and safe. Classroom #1 has 1 toilet and 1 sink. Classroom #2 has 2 toilets and 3 sinks. Toilets and hand-washing equipment are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Paper towels and toilet paper are available. The bathroom is lighted and has ventilation. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions,and other hazardous items were made inaccessible to children in locked cabinets during time of inspection. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snack. Food is prepared and delivered to the program from the district office from the main kitchen at the high school. Menus are posted monthly and posted in the classrooms. Both classrooms have a carbon monoxide detector that meet requirements. The last fire and disaster drill were conducted and documented on 09/09/2024.

Site supervisor stated that there are no swimming pools or other bodies of water, firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. On 11/14/2024, Licensee Representative submitted a written request to inspect the new outdoor play area located in front of the classrooms. LPA inspected and measured the outdoor play area total at 4144 square feet sufficient to accommodate 55 children.

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No deficiencies were cited at this inspection.

Site Supervisor stated that all employees working at this state preschool have received criminal record clearance with the Mountain Empire Unified School District. Site Supervisor also stated that all employees have obtained a health screening and TB test as a condition of employment with the Mountain Empire Unified School District.

Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. Children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains Title 5 staffing ratio of one teacher supervising no more than eight (8) children in care. Site Supervisor, Katie Wuest has 16 hours preventive health training including CPR and Pediatric First Aid expire 08/2026. The name of the facility representative and the fully qualified teacher designated to act in the facility representative’s absence has been reported to the Department. LPA reviewed facility sign in /sign out sheets. Facility utilizes a physical sign in/out sheet. Site Supervisor was reminded that the person who signs the child in and out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed all staff files and observed files were complete with staff qualifications, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training.

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.