Routine inspection·August 20, 2024

On 8/20/2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Crystal Ali and Andrea Pittman arrived at the facility to conduct an Annual Random Inspection. LPAs was met by Brenda Marquez (Teacher) and permitted to enter the facility. LPAs toured the facility in accordance with the facility sketch with Brenda. During the inspection, LPAs observed 4 children and 1 staff providing care and supervision. Facility operates Monday through Friday from 8am-1pm. Staffing Ration and Capacity: Facility consists of one classroom, one staff bathroom (near administration office upstairs), two children\342\200\231s bathroom (boy & girl), kitchenette area, storage area, and one outdoor play area. Facility maintains an adequate teacher-child ratio. Care and supervision were evaluated and determined basic needs of children are appropriate and are being met. Physical Plant: 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. The children have access to water via individual water bottles and the filter water bottle fountain in the hallway cross from classroom. Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguisher were observed and in operable condition. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are operating according to Fire Marshall standards. First Aid Kit is missing tweezers and thermometer. Two trash cans with tight-fitted lids were not observed. Two outlets observed with no safety covers. Napping: The facility is not required to provide napping. However, if a child wants to nap the facility while provide napping material for the child to nap in the reading area on carpet. Kitchen: There is a mini kitchenette in the storage room area. Equipped with a refrigerator/freezer (in the classroom area), and microwave oven. The children bring their own food and lunchboxes are labeled with their names. There is no food program for the preschool. The facility provides morning snack and afternoon snack. Allergy lists are posted on refrigerator and in their child file. Teacher states there are no children with allergies. LPAs did not observe an appropriate number of snacks. LPAs observed juice in the refrigerator and frozen foods that can be microwaved. Chemicals, soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds, or similar substances are stored separately from food located in the storage area that is accessible to the children. LPAs observed knives accessible in the storage room. LPAs did not observe a food preparation area kept clean and free of litter and rubbish. There are no menus observed, preschool does not have a full day program. Daily activity schedules not posted showing snack times, and specific activities. Fire Extinguisher: Emergency Drills are conducted at least every six months, and the last drills were not available to LPAs. The fire extinguishers (3A40BC) are reading in green and meets the Fire Marshall Codes and Standards (last serviced 7/19/24). One fire extinguisher is at the front door of classroom. Bathroom: Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. Girls bathroom has 1 sink and 4 toilets (1) flushed properly. Boys bathroom has 1 sink, 2 urinals and three toilets. Each restroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap, and paper towels available. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked with toiletries, and sanitized by on-site staff. There is a staff bathroom down the hall near the administration office upstairs. The facility has an approved waiver to share bathroom with elementary school kids, dated 12/28/15. Medication: LPAs did not observe a medication policy. LPAs reviewed the requirements for IMS policy with teacher. The facility teachers do pass out medication. Currently no children are on medication. Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive for wellness check. Isolation area is at the nurse\342\200\231s office away from the rest of the children and separate restroom. There are currently no children in care with IMS needs. Transportation: The facility does not provide transportation for the children. Lead Testing/Drinking Water : LPAs observed no copy of lead testing in the facility file. LPAs have a requested the most current lead testing results. Administration office rep stated they have a copy at the district office and will provide a copy to LPA Ali via email. Outdoor Activity Space: Equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. The play yard has a tricycle track, a four-swing set, two large play side equipment\342\200\231s, two lunch tables, two water tables, and two flower boxes. The facility will continue to provide 100% supervision when outside in the playground. Children are provided filter water for their individual drinking bottles. There is adequate shaded area for rest with the large trees. The playground is not well-fenced, around and no bodies of water were observed in the outdoor play area. Two sections of the fence are broken and need repair, shed door on side of building needs repair, one broken wagon needs to be removed or repaired, and two tricycles that need covers on handlebars. Due to the immediate hazard of safety to the children in care the play yard must remain off limits until the fence can be fully repaired. Records/Documentation: LPAs reviewed with facility representative the LIC 311A, records to be maintained at the facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and parent board. Child files are in compliance. Staff file is not complete. Missing immunizations, CPR/FA, mandated reporter training, TB, LIC503, LIC508, LIC9108, and LIC9052. LPAs did receive transcripts for staff file. Staff does not meet the requirements for a teacher. Teacher stated that her file is with her supervisor who is not on site. Teacher will enroll or obtain updated transcripts. Teacher reports there is a new director, Mandy Kemp. LPA Ali have not received a new director packet. Parent board is missing 613A, 269, activity schedule, LIC9148, LIC309, LIC500, LIC508, and LIC9040. Deficiencies cited: (See LIC 809D). The following Type A and Type B deficiencies are being cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and Health & Safety codes. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. A copy of this report and copy of appeal rights were provided to facility representative. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Teacher, Brenda Marquez. 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 . 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 licensee [or 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. 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