Routine inspection·June 8, 2023

On June 8th, 2023 at approximately 9:10am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) April Wright for an unannounced Required-1 Yea r inspection , and met with Head of School Stephanie Shih-han Fu. Present today were forty-two (42) preschool children and five (5) fingerprint cleared staff members present during the inspection. The facility is in ratio today. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm. CLASSROOMS: Center has four (4) classrooms (Room 201 and 203) of which two (2) are not in use (Rooms 112 and 205) due to low enrollment. Classroom 118 is currently set up as an indoor gross motor play area, and will be used by the preschool program. Facility has Toddler component under Infant License #013423078. There are adequate play and learning materials available. The floors, furniture, and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. There is adequate heating/air conditioning, ventilation and lighting for safety and comfort. Drinking water is available inside and outside of the center. There is proper individual storage space for each child. The isolation area for sick children is the Peace Corner in each classroom away from other children in care as well as the front lobby area. The center has smoke detectors, working telephone, and seven (7) fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguishers located in lobby, outside classrooms 201&203, second level outside classrooms 114&116 and basement outside room 118. At least one person trained in CPR/First aid is present at the facility when children are at the facility BATHROOMS: The staff's bathroom is separate from the classroom and are clean, sanitary and in good condition. Each classroom has two (2) functional toilets and a sink. All sinks and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. FOOD SERVICE AREAS: This facility provides snacks only to children in care. Children's lunch is brought from home. There are weekly snack menus posted at the facility. All storage containers for solid waste have tight fitting covers that are in good repair. Facility has a refrigerator which is clean and free of evidence of rodents, vermin or insects. See LIC809-C for continuance OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS: There's a play structure with two slides with canopy that has grass cushioning to absorb falls and that is anchored for stability. There's also a building overhang that provides shade to children while at play. There are no pools, hot tubs or other accessible bodies of water present. RECORDS: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. Six (6) children's files and six (6) staff files were reviewed, along with director's file. All staff files have required health screening and Employee Rights and all children files contain Identification & Emergency, Personal Rights, and Medical Consent forms. LPA reviewed the facility roster and obtained a copy. Mandated Reporter Training and CPR and First Aid certificates were reviewed and are up to date. The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedure via SmartCare. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months and the last one conducted was on 6/7/2023. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area. Per Head of School Head of School Stephanie Shih-han Fu, there are no weapons or firearms present in the center. HEALTH RELATE D SERVICES: IMS IS PROVIDED AT THIS FACILITY . LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records for accuracy. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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/inspection-process . See LIC809C for continuance. Facility Representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 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 facility representative 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 facility representative 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. There are no deficiencies cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Head of School Stephanie Shih-han Fu.