Inspection · 2023-02-16

Based on a review of five staff files and interview with the director and administrative staff, it was determined that two staff did not have all of the required out of state background checks.
Evidence:
1. Staff B was hired on 8/23/21, and has lived in California, South Carolina and Georgia in the last five years, The center has not obtained the out of state criminal history search from the three states prior to the first day of employment. The center also failed to obtain the out of state child abuse and neglect search request by the end of the 30th day of employment for each of the three states.
2. Staff D was hired on 10/11/22, and has lived in California in the last five years. The center has failed to obtain the out of state criminal history search for California prior to the first day of employment. The center also failed to obtain the out of state child abuse and neglect search request by the end of the 30th day of employment.

Based on observation, interview and a review of recordkeeping, it was determined that a staff who is functioning as a lead teacher, does have the required 24 hours of lead teacher training within one month after assuming the lead teacher role.
Evidence:
Staff C did not have the 24 hours of lead teacher training within one month of assuming their duties. Staff C was hired as a lead teacher on 6/12/22.

Based on observation, it was determined that hazardous substances were not kept locked to prevent access by children.
Evidence:
The LI observed a container of fish tank water conditioner on a shelf above the fish tank and in reach of children in the 2/3 year old classroom. The container of conditioner stated to keep out of reach of children and if swallowed to contact poison control.

Based on observation, it was determined that the surfacing on the playground is no longer resilient.
Evidence:
The mulch surrounding the play equipment on the playground is compacted and has degraded to soil. Soil is not an acceptable resilient surface.

Based on interview, it was determined that the is not at least two caregivers/staff onsite when one or more children are present.
Evidence:
Interviews revealed that from 6:30 am to 7 am, staff A is alone with one preschooler until a second staff arrives at 7 am.

Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center is not maintain the 1:8 ratio for children two years of age.
Evidence:
When Staff A left the classroom with one child to open the front door for a parent and the Licensing Inspector, this left staff B alone in the classroom with 11 children, who ranged in ages from 2 to 3 years.

Based on observation, it was determined that the center is not maintaining the 1:10 ratio as required for children 3 years up to school age.
Evidence:
When the LI walked into the 4/5 year old classroom there were 12 children with 2 staff. Less than a minute later, staff D left the classroom, leaving the 1 staff alone with 12 children for several minutes.

Based on a review of record keeping and interviews, it was determined that the center failed to inform all staff who work with children with allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions.
Evidence:
1. Child A has a shrimp allergy however the center did not inform the staff of this allergy.
2. Child B has an allergy to egg and is lactose intolerant, the staff failed to inform the staff of this allergy and dietary restriction.

Based on obaervation, a review of recordkeeping and interviews, it was determined that the center did not maintain, in a way accessible to all staff , a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions.
Evidence:
1. Child A has a diagnosed allergy to shrimp, there was no list in any classroom or area of the center identifying this child's allergy.
2. Child B has an allergy to egg and a lactose intolerance. There was no written list in any classroom or area of the center identifying egg as an allergy and lactose as an dietary restriction for this child.

Based on a review of recordkeeping and interview, it was determined that he center is not implementing a monthly practice evacuation drill.
Evidence:
There was no escape drill conducted for January 2023.

Based on a review of recordkeeping and interviews, it was determined that there was no written allergy care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy.
Evidence:
1. Child A has a diagnosed food allergy to peanuts and shrimp. There was no allergy care plan on file for either allergy.
2. Child B has a diagnosed food allergy to egg and apple. There was no allergy care plan on file for either allergy

Based on a review of recordkeeping, observation and interview it was determined that there was no written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival of each children in care as it occurs.
Evidence:
1. The Licensing Inspector (LI) observed 12 children present in the 2/3 year old classroom, however only 9 were listed on the attendance.
2. The LI observed 12 children in the 4/5 year old classroom, however only 7 children were listed on the attendance.