Routine inspection·April 8, 2025

On 4/8/2025, at 10:20am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Vicky Williamson and Jacqueline Macias conducted an unannounced annual random inspection. LPAs met with Facility Representative, Elizabeth Veliz and disclosed the purpose of the inspection. LPAs accompanied by Facility Representative toured the indoor and outdoor of the facility. This is a full day program which operates all year. Days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 7:30am -5:30pm. There are currently seven (7) classrooms in operation. There were 71 children present with 10 teachers and two aides. Furniture and equipment are in good condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications and other hazardous items were accessible to children during time of inspection. LPAs observed the following items accessible to children: 3 pair of teacher scissors in an unlocked drawer in Room #12, two bottles of medication on the counter top, a screw driver in an unlocked drawer and a blade in an unlocked cabinet in Room #14. Facility Representative removed the hazardous items to a secure storage during to time of inspection. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents. Solid waste storage containers have tight fitting covers and are in good repair. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. Playground equipment is in safe condition. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning to absorb falls. Shade in the outdoor area is provided by shade canopies. Facility has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. There was no documentation for disaster drills available for review during the time of inspection. See LIC 809C Continuation... Facility Representative stated there are no swimming pools or other bodies of water on the premises. Facility Representative stated there are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises The facility provides morning and afternoon snack. Parent provide lunch for the children. Menus are posted weekly. Filtered drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. The facility provides paper cups and children also bring their own water bottles. Facility Representative 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. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. Children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than twelve (12) children in care. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility. The name of the facility representative and the fully qualified teacher designated to act in the facility representative\342\200\231s absence has been reported to the Department. LPAs reviewed facility sign in /sign out sheets. Facility Representative was reminded that the person who signs the child in and out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. LPAs reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPAs reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were incomplete. Staff #1 did not have Tuberculosis clearance, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles, and health screening available for review. Current documentation of completed mandated reporter training was not available for review for 12 staff members. See LIC 809C Continuation... This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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/ Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed - related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. LPAs discussed and provided facility representative with the following: childcare advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Child Care Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248. Please visit the Guardian web page and set-up your Guardian account. https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian If you have any questions regarding Guardian, please contact CDSS at email: guardian@dss.ca.gov 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). LPAs verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . See LIC 809C Continuation... 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 Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, One (1) Type A and five (5) Type B deficiencies are being cited on the attached LIC 809D. LPA informed Facility Representative, Elizabeth Veliz that this report dated 4/8/2025 documents one (1) Type A citation, which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA informed Facility Representative, Elizabeth Veliz to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 4/8/2025 that documents a Type A citation 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. LPA provided Facility Representative, Elizabeth Veliz with form LIC 9224. A Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) was given to Facility Representative, Elizabeth Veliz and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. LPAs observed LIC 9213 was posted. Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) was provided. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the Facility Representative, Elizabeth Veliz.