Routine inspection·July 21, 2022

On July 21, 2022 at 1:48pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Indira Loza met with Director Shawinder Brar for an Unannounced Annual Inspection . There were 32 preschool age children and 7 additional fingerprint cleared teachers. The teacher/child ratio was being met today. The center was toured for a health and safety inspection. There is an Infant component on the property with facility number 013416487. The facility operates from 8:00am – 6:00pm Monday through Friday. The preschool operates out of three portable rooms in the back of the building. All sinks and toilets are observed to be clean and in proper working order. The facility has age appropriate materials in all classrooms that are observed to be clean and in good condition. All toxins, cleaning products, and hazardous materials were observed to be in inaccessible areas. Each classroom has a working carbon monoxide detector and a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher. The fire system is hard wired. The outdoor play area is clean with ample age appropriate materials for the children. There is a play structure that is anchored into the ground. The yard is fully fenced in and has plenty of shade for the children. LPA did not observe any harmful or unattended bodies of water in or around the facility. The isolation area is in the Teacher's Lounge near the Director's office. The facility is operating within its licensed capacity and is in ratio. All proper postings are made visible. The school provides two snacks and the children bring lunch from home. The fire/disaster drill log was complete with the last drill logged March 22, 2022. A physical census of the children and staff were taken and cross referenced with the electronic sign-in and out log. All children were accounted for and properly signed in. All staff have obtained a criminal record clearance. LPA reviewed all of the current staff records and 12 children's files. All files were complete and current. Director was reminded that EMSA approved Pediatric CPR & First Aid training must be completed every two (2) years. Personnel Roster must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drill must be conducted every six *********************************Report Continues on 809-C**************************** (6) months and documented. Director was reminded that California Law requires all facilities to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care, to child's parents, and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone or fax. LPA informed Director that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov . Director was also informed that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com . 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 Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers 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 . The center is providing IMS and has the proper documentation for the child. 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Director of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. 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 . ***********************************Report Continues on 809-C*********************************** 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 Director Shawinder Brar. Report and appeal rights provided.