Routine inspection·April 10, 2025

On 04/10/2025 at 11:45AM Licensing Program Analysts (LPA's), Kareeca "Reeca" Sykes and Dana Santiago conducted an Unannounced Random/Required Inspection. LPA's met with Site Supervisor, Marilyn Doss. This is a preschool age program licensed for 140 children which operates Monday – Friday from 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Per the Site supervisor there are 100 children enrolled. At approximately 11:50 AM LPA's K. Sykes and D. Santiago began the facility tour with Site Supervisor Marilyn Doss. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. LPA's observed 56 children with 14 staff in five (5) classrooms. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Staff names were recorded and all children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher at all times. LPA's observed the facility to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. At this time, the office is used as an isolation area. There are chairs in the office. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill and staff are ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not being accepted. Continued on Page 2 Page 2 Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. The facility provides AM snack, lunch and PM snack. All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination, and LPA's inspected that any contaminated food is discarded immediately. There is drinking water available in all indoor classrooms and jugs are taken outdoors. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children. Storage areas for poisons are locked. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. The licensee takes measures to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents. Outdoor play equipment was observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. The Site supervisor states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA's did not observe any bodies of water during this visit. Areas around and/or under climbing equipment, swings and slides have sand and grass cushioning material to absorb a fall; climbing apparatuses are single level only. Site supervisor states there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. Staff Records were reviewed to ensure that a health screening report is on file. Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. Continued on Page 3 Page 3 AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018 any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers Licensee completed training on . 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 The following was discussed : · Reporting Requirements. · The facility shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: to be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations. · All personnel shall be in good health and shall be physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks; personnel that pose a threat to the health and safety of children shall be relieved of their duties. LPA's advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today. Continued on Page 4 Page 4 A copy of the LIC 9224 - Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports was provided. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview was conducted with Site Supervisor, Marilyn Doss, Appeal Rights and Procedures explained and provided.