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25 | An annual inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Elpidia Hernandez Torres. The facility file was reviewed prior to this inspection. A review of the personnel report on 01/24/2024 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. This program is operated by a private entity. Licensee 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.
The facility’s operating hours are 05:00AM- 07:00PM, Monday – Saturday. The facility was toured inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. The items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds and medications) were observed to be inaccessible to children. The regulation that poisons are locked with a key or combination lock was reviewed. The facility was free of flies, insects and rodents. The toys, floors, desks and other equipment and surfaces were clean, toxic free, safe and in good condition. There is uncontaminated drinking water available to children both indoors and outdoors through the use of a water dispenser. The children’s bathrooms were in safe and sanitary condition. Food prep areas are clean. Food is properly stored and free of contamination. Garbage cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids. The playground was free of hazards. The playground equipment and surface areas were in safe condition. There is pour in play and bark cushioning underneath climbing structures and/or play equipment to absorb falls. There were no bodies of water observed. The licensee stated no weapons are stored on site and none were observed. During today's inspection, there were 17 children being supervised by 4 teachers/aides. There was one aide alone supervising either four or seven children deficiency was issued. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity. At least one staff member present during the visit (CD) possessed current CPR and First Aid certifications. Eight children’s records were reviewed at 11:14AM, and contained identification forms with authorized representative information, as well as medical assessments. Four staff records were reviewed at 01:09PM, and contained health screening forms. The sign in/out procedure was reviewed there were three or more children who were not signed out with the time and/or guardian signature at the time of pick up deficiency was issued. |