Routine inspection·July 7, 2023

On 07/07/23, Licensing Program Analyst Denisia Jimenez and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Juvenal Moctezuma conducted an unannounced Annual random inspection. LPA & LPM were greeted by a security guard at the front gate of the school indicating that the school principal was not here today, but the preschool program was operating. LPA & LPM were allowed inside and requested to speak to the preschool staff. LPA & LPM walked over to the preschool classroom where it was observed that there were 2 staff caring for 5 children who were getting ready for nap. LPM asked if the site supervisor was available, but the staff indicated that they were not here today. LPM spoke to the school principal over the phone who indicated that they were new to the position and were not aware of licensing requirements. LPM provided their contact information to set up a meeting to discuss about their preschool program. During the tour and file review it was observed that the two staff caring for the 5 preschool children were not fingerprint cleared nor associated to the preschool facility. LPM asked if they could contact anyone from the fingerprint roster to come and assist with the daycare children. Staff #1 attempted to call but was unsuccessful. During today’s inspection the center is being cited a type A deficiency for having two daycare staff caring for 5 preschool children without a fingerprint clearance. Through file review it was also confirmed that none of them had a valid or up to date CPR certificate. A type B deficiency is also being cited. LPM provided both staff with a livescan form and informed them to get fingerprint as soon as possible and will need to be cleared before they can start caring for children. Staff understood. During the file review and inspection, LPM spoke to a school board member who indicated that they would ensure that someone in the fingerprint roster will be here caring for children to avoid any further deficiencies. Parents picked up their children during the inspection and school principal & Board member indicated that they would submit the staff’s paperwork as soon as possible along with the decrease of capacity paperwork. LPM indicated that the annual inspection will continue at a further date. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, the following deficiencies Type A and Type B are being cited (see 9099-D) A civil penalty of $200 is being assessed due to two staff members working at the facility without a fingerprint clearance. See LIC 421BG. Upon receipt, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. Appeal rights were provided. Exit interview and appeal rights conducted with Haykuhi Hakobyan. This report is to be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit to be posted for 30 days.