Routine inspection·September 26, 2023

On 09/26/23 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Denisia Jimenez arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with Director, Talar Hovagimian and toured the facility. The facility consists of 3 preschool classrooms. This program will operate on a year-round schedule Monday through Friday, 8:15am to 3:15pm. LPA confirmed facility has a working telephone number of 559-323-1955. LPA observed 16 children in Early Preschool classroom with 1 teacher and 1 Instructional Aide, Advanced Preschool classroom with 19 children, 1 teacher and 1 Instructional Aide, 2-year-old classroom with 10 children, 1 teacher, and 1 Instructional Aide. The facility was not operating within their ratio requirements. LPA explained to the Director the ratio requirements specified in Section 101216.2(d) and a Type B citation would be given. LPA observed all required postings. All individuals present have obtained a criminal record clearance. LPA observed the playground area utilized by children is surrounded by appropriate fencing and the outdoor surfaces are safe for the children. LPA observed a few holes in the playground area on the right side facing the parking lot. LPA explained to the Director the importance of having the potholes covered so no child will be injured. The Director understood and stated she would fix them. LPA also observed the chain link fence needs to be fixed, the bottom of the fence is loose and needs to get tightened. The director understood and stated she would get the fence fixed. LPA observed that the outdoor equipment is age appropriate and in good condition. Shade is provided by a building overhang in the playground area. The director stated that there are no bodies of water present in the facility, LPA did not observe any bodies of water. Furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts and all equipment appeared fine during the inspection. The director stated that there are no weapons on the premises. While touring the classrooms LPA observed in classrooms Early Preschool and 2-year-olds that toilet caps were missing. The director stated she would make sure the caps are on the toilets. The toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. (Continued on 809-C) Food menus were reviewed, the director stated they are posted at least one week in advance and posted for parents to see. Preschool children are provided with AM/PM snacks. Parents send their children with lunch unless the parents do not provide the lunch, then the parent will let the teacher know in the morning and the school cafeteria will provide the child with lunch. The children eat in their designated classrooms. All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination. Children are provided with drinking water and paper cups. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Facility has functioning smoke detector/carbon monoxide detector and a complete first aid kit. LPA observed the sign in/out sheet was missing 6 parent signatures. LPA asked the Director why there were 6 parent signatures missing. Director stated parents forget to sign in/out sheet and apologized. LPA explained to the Director and the teacher the importance of having all children signed in and out. LPA will issue a Type B citation. LPA discussed with the Director and staff a plan of correction, so this won’t be over sighted again. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. LPA also observed all sign in/out sheets were signed mom and dad. LPA explained to the Director the importance of having the parents sign their full legal signature. The director understood. LPA reviewed 6 children’s files. Children’s Records were reviewed for completeness and inspection of required forms was made. LPA reviewed 5 staff files. 1 out of 5 staff files did not have a vaccine that is required. The rest of the staff files contain the required transcripts/verification of experience/immunization records, and Health Screening Report. 1 out of 5 staff did not have a current Mandated Reporter Training certificate. LPA will issue a Type citation. The rest of the staff did have current Mandated Reporter Training certificates. At least one staff has a current CPR and First Aid certification. The director understands that there shall be at least one person, with valid CPR and First Aid certifications, on site at all times or present during off-site activities (field trips). The director 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. (Continued on 809-C) The director stated the facility does administer medication to children, however no children are taking any medication currently. 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/ 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 childcare 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 with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred the Director to the Department website for lead: www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information . This facility has provided evidence that their one outlet has been tested and has no exceedances. LPA and the director discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212). The director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare 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 . (Continued on 809-C) Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Talar Hovagimian Appeal rights were provided. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see next page, 809 D) This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.