Routine inspection·October 27, 2022

On Thursday 10/27/2022 at approximately 9:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabina Dodoo met with Director Feyrouze Chunara for an UNANNOUNCED ANNUAL REQUIRED INSPECTION for Learning Clock Montessori Preschool. Present for the inspection was the Director who is fingerprint cleared and 2 additional staff who are also fingerprint cleared and associated. The total enrolled children are 13 and the census was 11 children at the time of the inspection. The Child Care Center is opened Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm. The Child Care Center was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. PHYSICAL PLANT: The entrance of the school is a gate that leads to the classrooms. The parents sign in and out on in a binder at the door. LPA reviewed the sign in and out binder and counted 11 signatures. There are three classrooms. LPA observed cubbies with children\342\200\231s names where personal items are kept. LPA observed sleeping cots used for napping. There is a bathroom with sinks and toilets that are in operable conditions. The isolation area is the Director\342\200\231s office. LPA observed the bulletin board (parent\342\200\231s rights, emergency disaster plan, earthquake drills, facility license, Child passenger restraint poster). All hazardous materials and toxins are kept out of reach from children and are not accessible. There are multiple fully charged fire extinguishers 3A 10 40 BC located in the classrooms and hallway. There is one working carbon monoxide detector, multiple working smoke detectors, a telephone, and first aid kits in the classroom. The furniture around the classrooms and outdoor area are all child proof and adequate for children to use. There are ample amounts of toys available for children to play with. The classrooms have storage areas to keep the toys for easy access for the children. FOOD & SNACK: The school does not provide food to children in care. The children bring lunch, snacks and personal water bottles from home. The school has dry snacks available in the kitchen area in case a child wants more food. The school provides water and refill the bottles as needed. Children also bring their water bottles outside during play time. LPA observed the kitchen area to be clean and sanitary. OUTDOOR: LPA Dodoo observed the outdoor play area which has play structures with slides. The play structure is affixed to the ground and has a cushioning material all around to absorb falls. There are two play areas, one for the toddlers and one for the preschool children. There is ample amount of shade around the play area. The outdoor play area is also fenced all around with secured gates. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms on premises. RECORDS : LPA reviewed 5 children\342\200\231s files and 3 staff files and documented them on LIC 859 and LIC 857. An updated roster was viewed by LPA. A copy was provided to LPA by Director. The staff interview was completed with Director Feyrouze Chunara. Director and staff have completed the Health and Safety training and CPR/First Aid is current. The Director and Staff are following the immunization laws and have completed the mandated reporter training. The Director has conducted and documented the fire and disaster drills twice a year. The last conducted drill was in June10th 2022. All required forms are posted and visible for public view. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. This facility is not providing IMS (Incidental Medical Services) to children currently in care. If any IMS(Incidental Medical Services) is provided, a Plan for Providing 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)/ (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 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 . Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over working in Child Care Center, 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 licensed 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 licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee 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. Director was reminded of the responsibility as a mandated reporter and the trainings must be done once every two years as well as CPR/First Aid needs to be renewed every two years and must be EMSA approved. LPA also encouraged licensee to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and updates, as well as all forms can be downloaded. For licensing updates and Quarterly Child Care Distribution email, email childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov and ask to be added to the email list. Effective August 1, 2003 California Law requires Child Care licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child\342\200\231s parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours to the regional office by phone and the written report, LIC 624 within 7 business days. There are no deficiencies cited during today\342\200\231s inspection. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. A copy of Appeal Rights was provided. Exit Interview was conducted with Director(Feyrouze Chunara). This report shall remain on file for the next 3 years.