Routine inspection·July 12, 2023

On 07/12/2023 at 10:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luigi Gargaro conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with facility director Alejandra Meza and proceeded to tour the facility together. The following ratios were observed: preschool Classroom #3 which had 10 children supervised by teacher Arleene Villa; Classroom #2 had 8 children supervised by teacher Karla De La Torre (Basurto) and aide Magda Fimbres. This classroom houses the facility's toddler component. Classrooms #1 is currently vacant due to lower summer enrollment and is being used as a napping room for the toddler classroom during this time. Facility was within staffing ratio during LPA's tour. When analyst arrived at facility, all children were engaged in play activities. All staff members have the required background clearances and are associated to the facility. All required notices, forms and license(s) were posted. Furniture and age appropriate equipment is in good condition. Rooms have adequate heating, lighting, ventilation and drinking water. Storage cubbies are readily available, and room accommodates class size. Napping equipment consists of cots which are kept in a classroom storage area and each cot has its own sheet or covering. Bathrooms are maintained with operational toilets and faucets with appropriate temperature. Paper towels and toilet paper are available. Bathroom is lighted and has ventilation. Facility provides grocery store purchased breakfast and snacks. Children bring their own lunch from home. No food is cooked at the facility. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. A menu is posted for parents to review. Adequate food is available for meals and snacks. Director advised analyst that water is provided to children in the form of a private water distribution company. Water deliveries are made on an ongoing basis and provided to the children with cups or through their personal water bottles from a facility water dispenser and classroom pitchers. Director stated that this is the sole manner in which water has been provided to children since their original licensure. Director stated she will submit an updated parent handbook to CCL within 30 days that describes the facility's water service and contingency plans so that parents are aware of the policy. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process . Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated All unusual incident reports shall be submitted to Licensing office via email at SDIncidentReports@dss.ca.gov or via fax at (619)767-2203. Five type B violations were issued during today's visit. See attached 809D. A notice of site visit was provided and to be posted at the facility for 30 days. Failure to keep notice posted will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Outdoor play area is a fenced playground with sufficient protective cushioning. Climbing structures and slides are securely fixed to the ground. Yard has overhead structure for shade for children. Facility has separately gated play yard for Toddler class that meets the same conditions. Equipment is age appropriate for the respective programs. Children have drinking water provided from pitchers and cups that are bought to the play yard. Grounds are free of debris or potential hazards. LPA reviewed sign in sheets. Facility currently does not have any children who require incidental medication services. Isolation area is the Director's office. The analyst reviewed staff files which contained current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child. All personnel have required criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. LPA reviewed Emergency Disaster Plan and last fire drill was conducted on 12/06/22 and last earthquake drill on 10/20/22. Facility has at least one operating carbon monoxide detector. Facility has at least one staff member that has a valid EMSA approved CPR/FA certificate when children are in care. This facility currently is not providing any Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Child Care Providers can now sign up for Quarterly Updates and PINS through the DSS website at https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe . LPA discussed California Megan's Law with the director and advised her to go on the website at www.meganslaw.ca.gov .