Routine inspection (3-year)·June 24, 2024

On 06/24/2024 at 9:00 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), A. Curry conducted an unannounced required inspection. LPA met with designated teacher, Jael Diaz. This is a preschool age program licensed for 23 children which operates Monday – Friday from 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM. Per the teacher there are 5 children enrolled. LPA A. Curry began facility tour and all areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. LPA observed 4 children 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 name was recorded. All children were not observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher at all times. LPA observed the teacher in the bathroom with 1 child, while the other 3 children were in the classroom alone (See 809D). Staff was advised to have visual supervision of each child at all times. 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. LPA observed a small portion of the roof outside of the classroom falling apart and deteriorating. The deteriorating roof appears to have mold on it as well. LPA also observed a protruding nail exposed on the playground, a broken gate, which is hazardous and made accessible to children, and soft spots were felt in the flooring inside the classroom (See 809D). All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. At this time, the office 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 to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. The facility provides snack only. All kitchen, food preparation, and 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. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. While on the playground, LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this visit . Areas around and/or under climbing equipment have cushioning material to absorb a fall. Staff states there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed. 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. CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: 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). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP 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 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. LPA A. Curry informed facility representative Jael Diaz that this report dated 06/24/2024 document(s) 1 Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA A. Curry informed the facility representative Jael Diaz to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 06/24/2024 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. 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 teacher, Jael Diaz. 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