Routine inspection·July 17, 2024

On 7/17/2024 at 9:00am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Julia Placencia arrived unannounced for an Annual/Random Inspection. LPA met with Director Tongxin "Tom" Lei. There were 28 preschool age children and an additional 5 staff members present during the inspection. This program is part of a combination center which also includes an infant component. Classrooms currently being used and inspected today were Rooms 1, 2, 4 and 5. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children were inaccessible during the visit. The toilets and sinks were safe, sanitary and in operable condition. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, and floors are free of tripping hazards. The kitchen/food preparation and storage areas appear to be clean and free of evidence of rodents, and food is protected against contamination. All storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers that are in good repair. Alhambra bottled drinking water is used to refill children's water bottles. Lunch and dinner is catered daily and menus are posted and visible for parents to view. There are no pools or similar bodies of water at this facility. The gated facility parking lot is used for outdoor activities and was observed to be safe and free of hazards. There is a shaded area provided for the children. Required licensing documents were posted. Fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors meet State Fire Marshall standards. The facility is operating within its licensed capacity. The facility is within ratio today with one teacher supervising no more than 12 children. LPA did not observe any child left without visual supervision or unattended during the inspection. LPA verified both opening and closing staff have current CPR/First aid training. The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedure. A sample of children and staff records were reviewed. Teachers present today meet the qualification requirements. Staff have current mandated reporter training. ***Continued on LIC809-C... 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 . Facility 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. 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). The facility uses Alhambra bottled drinking water. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP . 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/ . ***Per director, currently there are no children taking medications. ***Continued on LIC809-C... Facility representative 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. The following deficiencies were observed during today\342\200\231s inspection: The facility has not conducted a fire drill since November 2023. Staff S3 and S6 do not have proof of pertussis on file. See LIC809D for deficiencies cited during today's inspection. Failure to correct will result in a $100 per day civil penalty until corrected. Repeat violations are $250 per violation and $100 per day until corrected. ***Please see LIC 9102 for Advisory Notes. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative Tongxin Lei.