Routine inspection (3-year)·December 5, 2023

On 12/5/2023 at 9:45am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Catherine Fernandes met with Assistant Director Fatemeh (Sheila) Khorasani for an Unannounced Required Inspection . Soon after Director Mahta Marashi arrived. There were 35 preschool age children in care and five additional staff members. The teacher- child ratio was being met today. The center was toured for a health and safety inspection and operates on Monday through Friday from 8:00am–5:30pm. The center operates on out of a two story converted house that has four classrooms and two bathrooms with five toilets. The room floors, surfaces, furniture and equipment appear to be safe, sanitary and in good repair. The heating, lighting and ventilation is adequate. There is a total of six operating sinks available for the children to wash and dry their hands. There is a separate bathroom upstairs for staff members. The outside play area is fully fenced with shaded areas for the children. LPA informed the Director that all fences need to be at least 4 feet tall. There are two play structures outside with turf, the taller play structure is only intended for ages 3 to 10 years old. The center prepares and provides snacks and lunches to the children while in care. The kitchen area was maintained in clean manner. LPA reminded the Director that all open food items need to be labeled and a current menu needs to be posted at least one week in advance. The children have their own cubbies to store their personal belongings. All the children have personal water bottles and access to drinking water. The fire system is hardwired to the fire department. There are smoke/carbon monoxide detectors throughout the center and six 3A40BC fire extinguishers. LPA was unable to test the detectors due to the children napping. All proper postings are made visible by the front area of the center's entrance. The fire/disaster drill log was complete with the last drill logged on 11/28/2023. The center is using a electronic sign-in and out log. Report continued on 809C Center needs to ensure all areas of the sign in and out are completed. LPA obtained the center’s facilities’ files and reviewed six children’s files four staff files. LPA obtained a copy of the children’s roster and an updated Personnel report. LPA reminded the Director that she is required to be at the center during operating hours. 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 21-21.1CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. PIN 22-05-CCP Page Four Report Continues on LIC809C Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Mahta Marashi Report, Appeal Rights and Notice of site visit provided.