Routine inspection (3-year)·February 29, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jyoti Saini met with Head Teacher Zebunnissa Hussain for an unannounced Annual Random Inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the staff. The facility director Feyrouze Chunara( AKA Feyrouza Habib) arrived around 9:42 am during the inspection. Present during the inspection, the director and two (2) staff members were supervising ten preschoolers. The facility operates in rooms #1, #2, and #3, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. The facility uses Rooms #1 and # 3 for preschool and Room #2 for toddler components. The facility is not utilizing room #2 currently due to low enrollments. The facility was inspected indoors and outdoors today for health and safety hazards, and the following was observed: The director confirmed that no bodies of water, firearms, or weapons are on the premises. The Center is in good condition with proper temperature and ventilation and is free of any hazards. All furniture is in good repair. The Center has age-appropriate toys and equipment. The bathrooms appear safe, sanitary, and free of any hazardous items. The children bring their water bottles, and the facility refills using the kitchen tap. A menu is posted for the entire month on the fridge. The facility provides snacks only, and parents are required to send food. All the required postings are posted in the hallway. The director stated that the facility needs to update the emergency disaster plan. LPA advised to submit a copy of an updated emergency plan to the department. LPA reviewed food storage and advised the director that all food shall be kept in its original packaging or labeled with an expiration date. The emergency earthquake and fire drill log is posted on the fridge, and LPA verified that the last drill was conducted on 02/01/2024. The outdoor play area was free of hazards. The play structure has rubber cushioning. The facility uses a binder to sign the children in and out. LPA reviewed the sign-in and out binder, and the record review shows that the facility has a complete record of sign-in/out sheets by an authorized pickup person. There is a working fire alarm system in the facility. The facility has an active smoke and carbon monoxide detector, a fully charged fire extinguisher, and a working telephone available. LPA reviewed staff and children's files. All children have a record of emergency identification information. All staff members have a criminal record clearance on file. The site Director and opening and closing staff have a current Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate on file. Teacher aid does not have, health screening, and Mandated reporter training on the file ( see attached LIC9102 technical violation). The center roster was reviewed, and a copy was obtained. see next page.. Criminal Record Clearance- F acility 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. Lead Testing \342\200\223 CCC COMPLETED TESTING 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. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) This facility donot provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. 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/ . MyChildCarePlan.org Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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-cre-licensing/inspection-process . No deficiency is cited today however two (2) technical violations were given. 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, Feyrouze Chunara.