Routine inspection·April 25, 2025

On April 25, 2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Indira Loza met with Director Carlota Hernandez De Cruz to conduct an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. Present during today's visit were 10 children and 9 staff. The teacher/child ratio was being met today. The center was toured for a health and safety inspection. The facility operates from 7:30am – 5pm Monday through Friday. Classrooms : This center operates out of 3 classrooms. The sink 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. The children are provided single use paper cups for drinking water. The center is equipped with a working Carbon Monoxide detector on the 3rd floor of the building, hardwired smoke detectors, and a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher. Outdoor : This center has two outdoor play yards. Both yards area are clean with ample age appropriate materials for the children. The yards are fully fenced in and have plenty of shade for the children. There are no harmful or unattended bodies of water in or around the facility. Isolation area : Is based on the illness and activities taking place, but the ill child is always kept away from the other children. Food Service : The center provides breakfast, lunch, and one afternoon snack. Food is provided from an outside vendor and the school provides for those infants who don't eat table food. Drinking water is available inside and outside the center. Records: A physical census of the children was taken and cross referenced with the sign-in and out log, all children were properly signed in. All staff have obtained a criminal record clearance. LPA reviewed 5 children files and 7 staff files. All files reviewed were complete. The parent board was inspected and had required postings attached to the board. All staff have a current CPR certificate which expires 10/28/2025. The last fire drill conducted was on April 4, 2025. 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 (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 the Facility Representative that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov . Facility Representative 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 . 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 . Director 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 . CCC COMPLETED LEAD TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCE DETECTED. LPA referred Director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information . 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/ . Director 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. There were no deficiencies cited during today's visit. Exit interview conducted. Report and Appeal Rights were reviewed with Director Carlota Hernandez De Cruz. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.