Routine inspection·August 22, 2023

On 08/22/2023 Program Analyst (LPA) Beneroso met with the Director Madisann Park and conducted an Annual Random inspection. LPA toured and inspected the Preschool program with Toddler Component in accordance with the facility sketch. LPA observed 33 children with 4 Teachers providing care and supervision. The facility consists of 6 classrooms. The center also operates an Infant Program (#153801387). The hours of operation are 6:00 am - 6:00 PM Monday -Friday for the Preschool program and Toddler Component. Teacher child ratios were observed, and staff names recorded. Care and supervision were evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. All staff has background clearance. Indoor/Children's Area: Indoor activity space has appropriate furniture and equipment. The equipment was inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. The Preschool Program and the Toddler Component center is equipped with age-appropriate furniture and equipment including mats, tables and chairs. Per Director equipment, toys and furnishings are sanitized daily. LPA observed paint peeling off in one of the rooms by the window, which poses a potential risk for children in care. A Type B Violation was cited for this deficiency. Floors are clean and safe, cleaning compounds are inaccessible (locked in storage room) furniture and equipment in good condition. Each child has own cubby, trash cans have tight fitting lids. LPA observed the carbon monoxide, Fire Extinguisher and smoke detector in working condition. There is a working telephone on the premises, isolation area for ill children in the director\342\200\231s office. Room temperature is comfortable, a fully stocked First Aid Kit was observed, sign in/out sheets were reviewed and contain legal signatures. Napping : There are mats available for nap time. Each mat is used for one child at a time, bedding changed weekly or as needed, mats are arranged to allow staff to reach a child without having to step over a child. Bedding is stored as to not come in contact with other bedding. Records : Children\342\200\231s files have all the required forms; however, there were no sleep logs for the Toddler Program . A Type B Citation was issued for this deficiency. Staff records were reviewed and were found to be complete. Bathrooms : LPA observed three bathrooms complete with supplies. LPA observed toilets to be unclea n. A Type B Citation was issued for this deficiency. Cleaning products are kept in storage (locked), inaccessible to children. Child Food Service : LPA observed appropriate chairs and tables for children in care and equipment in good repair. Per director, the facility currently has a food program. The kitchen was found to be fully stocked and equipped. Menus were available for review. Cleaning components were observed to be stored away from food items. LPA observed Licensing and Parent boards to be incompliance including the required posting (menu, daily schedule, community activities, licensing required documents). Fire/earthquake drills current, last fire/emergency disaster drill was conducted on 07/05/2023. Roster current and maintained. Staff present have current CPR/First Aid, it expires on 03/11/2025. Mandated Reporter is maintained current, it expires 03/13/2024. 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled children devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register. Outdoor : Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair and age appropriateness. The outdoor play area was observed to be free of debris. There is an area for shade and rest. Drinking water is available for children during outdoor and indoor playtime. Staff inspect outside play area prior to children exiting to the play area. Outside area is completely fenced. The outdoor space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards, cushion material to absorb fall. LPA observed adequate outside shade, play ground free from hazards and debris. Three type B deficiencies were cited during inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Madisann Parks.