Routine inspection (multi-day)·April 23, 2025

On 4/23/2025 at 8:00 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janai McClain met with Director Lakesha Aarif for an unannounced annual inspection. The preschool center was inspected for a health and safety check. The preschool shares the building with an infant component (facility #013421994). Present during the inspection were 10 preschoolers and 2 finger print cleared staff members. The teacher/child ratio was being met today. This center operates Monday through Friday 7:30AM to 5:30PM. CLASSROOMS: There is adequate heating/air conditioning, ventilation and lighting. The cha ngi ng table is within arms reach of the sink. LPA did not observe cleaning supplies or toxic items accessible to children during todays inspection. The toys appear to be safe and well maintained. There were play and learning materials available for the children. The floors, furniture, and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. Drink i ng wa ter is available inside and outside of the center. There is proper individual stora ge s pace for each child. The center has a working smoke detector, working carbon monoxide detector, working telephon e, and pull d own fire alarm system. FOOD SERVICE AREAS: The ki tche n is not accessible to children in care. The food preparation area and storage areas are clean and in sa nitary condition. A m en u is posted and is visible for review. Br e ak fast, Lunch and snacks are provided by the center. ********************************** Page 1 of 3 ************************************ OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS: There were plenty of age appropriate activities and plenty of shade for the children in care. The outdoor play area is fully fenced in. There were no bodies of water or pools on the day care premises. There was plenty of space for the children to run and develop their gross motor skills. BATHROOMS AND TOILETING AREAS: The changing table has a padded surface covered with vinyl and is within arms reach of the sink. The sinks and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. There are also toilets and sinks that are appropriately sized for the children to be able to use. RECORDS: LPA reviewed 6 preschool files which were all complete. Two staff files were also reviewed and were complete. All individuals subject to criminal record review have a criminal record clearance. Mandated Reporter Training was current for staff. The Director and all staff have a current CPR training certificate. All required documents are posted for public review. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months, the last fire drill took place on 3/10/25. No IMS is being provided as of today. There is a staff member with a current CPR certification during all hours of the day care. 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. 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 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 . 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 ******************************** Page 2 of 3 **************************** 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/inspection-process . 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. This facility is currently not providing Incidental Medical Services (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/ . 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 testing and no exceedances. LPA referred Director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information . There were no citations issued during this inspection. Exit interview conducted. Report was reviewed with Director Lakesha Aarif Notice of Site Visit provided and must remain posted for 30 days. ***************************************** End of Report ************************************