Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 9/10/2024 at 12:50pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Crystal Ali and Carol Heath arrived at the facility to conduct an Annual Random Inspection. LPAs was met with Site Supervisor, Carol Ramirez and permitted to enter the facility. Site supervisor guided the LPAs on a tour of the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. Facility Sketch is not current. Site supervisor received LIC 999 from LPAs via email. During the inspection, LPAs observed 18 pre-school children and 5 staff providing care and supervision. Facility operates Monday through Thursday from 7:30am to 5pm. On Fridays the facility is open form 7:30am-12:30pm. There are no IMS children enrolled.
Plant Space:
Facility consists of two pre-school classrooms, one staff office (kitchenette inside staff office), one staff bathroom, one children\342\200\231s bathroom, sanctuary, two additional rooms (one used for napping) and one large outdoor play area.
Indoor Activity Space:
Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. LPAs observed sign-in sheets completed by each parent/guardian per requirements. LPAs observed individual storage for children's belongings. Lead water inspection is not completed. Site Supervisor stated the agency will get a professional agency to come out to complete lead testing. LPAs provided site supervisor with state regulations on lead testing requirements. The children have access to filtered bottled water via bought by agency until lead testing is completed. An isolation area is the napping area with a staff supervising until parent arrives.
Napping:
Children are provided napping Monday-Thursday. Facility provides napping materials. Children bring their own blankets and wash them at home once a week.
Restroom:
Pre-school bathroom is a shared bathroom for boys and girls. Age-appropriate sinks (2) and toilets (2) were inspected for availability and good repair. Toilets flushed properly; toilet and sinks are reachable by the children. There is a staff bathroom is next door. It has one toilet, one urinal, and one sink. Toilets flushed properly; toilet and sinks are reachable by the children. Each restroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap, and paper towels available. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked with toiletries, and sanitized by on-site staff.
Fire Safety:
One first aid kit is store in the staff office top cabinet next to refrigerator. Emergency Drills are conducted at least every six months and the last drills were conducted and documented for earthquake drill on 4/17/24 at 10:30am for the Fire and Earthquake Drills. The three fire extinguishers are not up to the Fire Marshal Codes and Standards. One fire extinguisher last serviced 4/14/23, the second fire extinguisher is in the red, third fire extinguisher in the napping are last serviced 4/14/23. Site supervisor stated she will get both fire extinguishers serviced.
Menus:
Menus are posted. Site supervisor stated that they only provide morning and afternoon snacks (9am and 4pm) for the children. The children bring their own lunches and are storage in their own lunch boxes in their cubbies and have child name on lunch pail. Food allergies are noted in child file and are posted in the classroom and refrigerator. There are two children with food allergies.
Medication:
Facility does provide medication when needed for two children, EpiPen and albuterol that is locked up in staff office. Site Supervisor was informed by LPAs on medication procedures. Site Supervisor stated she will train her employees this week on medication procedures. LIC 9221 was discussed with site supervisor and sent via email.
Transportation:
School does not provide transportation for the preschool children.
Outdoor Activity Space:
The outdoor play area was inspected and observed to be free of hazards, loose, or sharp objects. Equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. Climbing structures and other play equipment were found to be securely anchored with adequate, resilient cushioning material underneath and around the perimeter. There is a locked shed in play yard for storage. Children are provided filtered water in their individual drinking bottles during outdoor play. There is adequate shaded area for rest. The sand areas of the playground are cleaned every morning by staff before children arrive to the school. The playground is well-fenced, all around and no bodies of water were observed in the outdoor play area.
Parent Board:
Facility maintains an adequate teacher-child ratio. Care and supervision were evaluated and determined basic needs of children are appropriate and are being met. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted accessible to parents.
Records/Documentation:
Children's records were reviewed and observed to be in compliance. Health History, Emergency contact, ID and consent, and Medical Exams; Immunization Records are all in the children's file. Personnel records were reviewed for completeness. Teacher assistant is currently certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid, expires until 5/17/26. Employees are missing: LIC 503, LIC 508, LIC 9108, LIC 9052, TB (4 employees), mandated reporter training (3 employees), Immunizations (4 employees), and staff qualifications (5 employees). LIC 9095 was provided to site supervisor via email. New director packet not submitted to LPA Ali. LPA Ali sent director packet information via email to Site supervisor.
Criminal Record Clearance - Child Care Centers
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.
Lead Testing \342\200\223 Child Care Centers (CCC)
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.
Safe Sleep - Child Care Centers
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and
discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/
safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility
representative of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at
https://www.cpsc.gov/
and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) - Child Care Centers
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/
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PIN 22-05-CCP
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MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 Child Care Centers
Facility representative 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.
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
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There are deficiencies cited today. Type A and Type B were cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes.
An exit interview was conducted with Site Supervisor Carol Ramirez and a copy of this Report, a Notice of Site Visit, and Appeal Rights were provided on this day via email.
