Routine inspection·December 9, 2022

On December 9, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Simerjit Kaur arrived unannounced for a Required-1 year inspection . LPA met with Facility Director Gurjit Kaur, Family Advocate Meredith Burns and Family Services Coordinator Sylvia Avila. Also, present during the inspection is Speech Therapist Marissa Cendejas from School District Office. There were 19 children and 5 staff members present during the inspection. The facility is located on the campus of Marylin Elementary School. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. The preschool operates out of two separate classrooms, Room A and Room C. The kitchen/food preparation and storage areas appear to be clean and free of evidence of rodents. The food is protected against contamination. The toilets and sinks were safe, sanitary and in operable condition. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children were inaccessible during the inspection. All children have individual cubbies for storage. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, and floors are free of tripping hazards. All sheets are washed in facility. All storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers that are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Facility provides breakfast, and snacks to children. The lunch is provided by Valley Care Hospital Kitchen. Menus are posted in each classroom. There are no pools or similar bodies of water at this facility. Outdoor activity space and playground equipment observed to be safe and free of hazards. Climbing equipment is properly anchored to the ground with adequate and appropriate cushioning material to absorb falls. There is a shaded area provided for the children. Fire/Disaster Drills are conducted at least every six months, and a review of the log shows the last drill was conducted 11/15/22. Required licensing documents were posted. Fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors meet the State Fire Marshall standards. Continued on LIC 809C The facility is operating within its licensed capacity. The facility is within ratio today. LPA verified both opening and closing staff have current CPR/First aid training. Sign in/out logs are maintained. Children and staff records were reviewed, and contained required licensing documents. Teachers present today meet the qualification requirements. Staff have required immunization. Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Center Sections 101173 and 101226. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/(800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . Licensee was encouraged to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and updates, and to also email childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov to be included in the Child Care Quarterly Updates distribution list. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Family Services Coordinator Sylvia Avila and Director Gurjit Kaur.