Routine inspection·February 6, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jyoti Saini met Director, Rina Jarin for an unannounced Annual Random Inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the site coordinator, In addition to the director and site coordinator, 78 Preschool children and 9 staff members are present today. The facility operates Monday - Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm in 9 preschool classrooms. The facility was inspected indoors and outdoors today for health and safety hazards, and the following was observed; The facility has functioning carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors/fire alarms and a fully charged fire extinguishers size 2A-10-BC that is accessible throughout the facility. During the inspection, LPA did not observe any bodies of water. The director confirmed that there are no firearms or weapons on the premises. All furniture is in good repair. The Center has age-appropriate toys and equipment’s in each classroom. A first aid kit and a first aid backpack are available. The program provides daily snacks, and the facility requires families to provide lunch for the children. The facility does provide an option for the parents to purchase lunch from a vendor who delivers daily. The snack menu is posted and for the entire month. Children bring their water bottles, and the facility refills them using water fountains as needed. Each child has separate labeled cubbies to place their belongings. Each child has separate blankets and sheets. Per director, the parents laundered blankets and sheets weekly. The facility also has extra bedding for the children if needed. The outdoor play area is fenced for supervision. The play structure is age-appropriate and in good condition, with sufficient cushioning underneath. The classroom has appropriate postings. The last Emergency Drill was conducted on 11/18/2024 and is properly logged. Medications are stored in the office, inaccessible to children in care. The facility utilizes the Bright Wheel app to sign the children in and out. LPA reviewed the sign-in and out sheet. The facility roster was reviewed, and a copy was obtained. The children and staff files were reviewed. The opening and closing staff members have current CPR and first aid certifications on file. see next page.. Criminal Record Clearance - 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. Lead Testing – CCC COMPLETED TESTING 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 . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . MyChildCarePlan.org Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. see next page. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov . For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . Type B deficiency is cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Rina Jarin.