Routine inspection (3-year)·November 29, 2023

On 11/29/2023 at 1:45 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), A. Curry conducted an unannounced required inspection. LPA met with designated facility Director, Roberto Salinas. This is a preschool age program licensed for 45 children which operates Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:00 AM \342\200\223 8:25 AM and 2:20 PM- 6:00PM. On Wednesday the facility operates from 7:00 AM - 8:25 AM and 1:10PM- 6:00PM. Per the Director there are 23 children enrolled. LPA A. Curry began facility tour and all areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. Upon arrival, LPA observed 1 child with 1 staff. 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. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher at all times. LPA 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, an area in the classroom is used as an isolation area. 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. Snack menus were reviewed. All food storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. There is drinking water available in all indoor classrooms and individual water bottles 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. The director indicated the facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that is maintained by the elementary school and tested annually. The licensee takes measures to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this visit. Director states there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed. Staff and children records were reviewed. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. 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/ . Licensee 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. Licensee 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. 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 . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights were given, and report was reviewed with the Director, Roberto Salinas.