Routine inspection·December 18, 2024

On 12/18/2024 at 9:30AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaleesa Jackson met with Director Lakshmi (Angela) Elkins for an Unannounced Annual/Random Visit. There were 6 fingerprint cleared staff and 26 preschool aged children present during today's inspection. The facility operates on the far-right side of the Marylin Avenue STEAM Academy campus. Two classrooms were toured for a health and safety inspection. The facility operates from 8:00AM \342\200\223 5:15PM, Monday \342\200\223 Friday. The preschool operates out of two separate classrooms, Room A and Room C. The facility has age-appropriate materials in the classroom that were observed to be clean and in good condition. During today's visit all toxins, cleaning products, children\342\200\231s medication, and hazardous materials were observed to be in inaccessible areas. The children's sink and toilet are observed to be clean and in proper working order. There is a separate staff bathroom on site as well. There is fully charged fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide detector, and smoke detectors in each classroom. Facility does not transport children. All required postings are posted by the entrance of the facility. The food prep area is clean, well maintained, and free from defects. Facility provides breakfast and snacks to the children. The lunch is provided by Valley Care Hospital. All children have access to clean drinking water in the classrooms and the outdoor play yard. The outside play yard is clean with age-appropriate materials for the children. 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. LPA did not observe any harmful or unattended bodies of water in or around the facility. Continued 809-C LPA reviewed 5 children's files and 7 staff files. At least one opening/closing staff member has a current CPR & First Aid Certificate. All staff have current Mandated Reporter Training. The facility uses an app called Child Plus for the children\342\200\231s parents and authorized representatives to sign the children in and out of the facility. All children were properly signed into the facility. The facility conducts and documents disaster drills at least every 6 months. The last drill was documented 12/16/2024. There were no deficiencies cited during today's visit. 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 . 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. 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. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Continued on 809-C LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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/ . Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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 Lakshmi "Angela" Elkins.