Routine inspection·January 8, 2025

On 01/08/2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Ali and Rodriguez met with the Dr. Ratna Rajaratnam, Director to conduct an unannounced Annual/Random inspection for the daycare license. LPAs disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry to the facility. Upon arrival, LPAs observed 6 classrooms in use with a total of 75 preschool age and 11 teachers on the premises. The hours of operation are 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM, Monday - Friday. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. There are no IMS children. Staffing Ration and Capacity: Upon arrival, LPAs observed 6 classrooms in use with a total of 75 preschool age children and 11 teachers and 1 director on the premises. 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: LPAs toured and inspected the preschool classroom. Furniture and equipment were checked for age appropriateness and good repair. All rooms are clean. Telephone service was verified. Heating, lighting, and ventilation are adequate. There are desks and hooks above the desks for coats and backpacks. LPAs observed age-appropriate toys and materials. There is napping for after the children. Daily activities schedule was observed in each classroom. Drinking water is available inside the classrooms in the form of disposable plastic cups and water jugs. Cleaning supplies in the classrooms are locked up in cabinet inaccessible to children. LPAs observed first aid kit with first aid manual in each classroom. In classroom BusyBee, LPAs observed a small hole in the wall behind the door due to doorknob hitting the wall. LPAs observed clogged toilet in sunflower classroom. Director stated that maintenance request has been made and showed proof to LPAs for toilet and hole in wall. All containers used for storage of solid wastes, including moveable bins, shall have a tightfitting cover that is kept on; they shall be leakproof and rodent-proof. Medication: Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive with a no-touch thermometer and an overall wellness check. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with the parent\342\200\231s written permission. The Director and other administration staff administer medication and document the dosage, date, and time on a log. Medication is locked at the center (unless the parent requests daily return). Medication is labeled correctly and stored in its original container. Medication is kept at the center until expiration and sent home with the parent for disposal. There are currently no children in care with IMS needs. The facility utilizes the front office area or empty room as isolation room. There is a mat available for ill children. An isolated toilet and sink are available for ill children in the staff restroom. Bathroom: Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. Each classroom has a toilet and sink. Restrooms have adequate toilet paper, hand soap, and paper towels available. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked with toiletries, and sanitized by on-site staff. The water temperature is appropriate. Fire Extinguisher: A Fire Drill/Earthquake log is posted in the office. Fire drill and earthquake drill last completed on 11/16/24 (fire) and 10/17/24 (earthquake). The center conducted disaster drills for at least 6 months. A current facility roster was provided to LPAs. A fire extinguisher (checked 5/10/2024), a smoke detector, and a carbon monoxide detector are on the premises. LPA observed a first aid kit in each classroom inaccessible to children. Director informed LPAs that the fire marshall came and inspected the facility on 11/4/24. Director provided LPAs a copy of the report granting them approval to continue to operate. Transportation: The facility does not transport preschool age children. Lead Water Testing: According to the director, the center had drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on 07/06/2022, lead level result is 1.0. Outdoor/Activity Space: The play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. The outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. The outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair and age appropriateness. In the preschool play yard the following items need to be fixed: the end piece of the fence needs to be reattached and the tarp that is covering an opening need to be secured to the fence. The play equipment was in good condition. There is adequate shade available. Director states the sand is raked and cleaned daily before children utilize the area. The area was observed to be free of debris. There is an area for rest under a canopy. The play area was inspected and found to be free of hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water. Napping: Children are provided napping daily from 12pm-2pm. Children are provided cots to sleep on during nap time. Napping materials are cleaned at the end of each day and wipe down the cots daily. Parent board: The required documentation is present: facility license, menus, PUB 269, PUB 393, LIC 610, LIC 613A, and daily activity schedule. Fire/earthquake drills current. Sign-in and out sheets were reviewed. The teacher to child ratio was observed, and staff names were recorded. Care and supervision were evaluated to determine if the children\342\200\231s basic needs were met and appropriate. Kitchen/Food Service: There is a clean, fully equipped kitchen (off limits) with a refrigerator, freezer, stove, and microwave oven. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and a PM snack. Allergy lists are posted in the kitchen (on refrigerator) and in classrooms. LPAs observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks and staff preparing lunch (with gloves). The chemicals, soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds, or similar substances are stored separately from food supplies towards the back of the kitchen. Menus are posted at least one week in advance and posted on refrigerator and at the front of the building for parents. Staff Records/ Children Records: LPAs reviewed with facility representative the LIC 125, records to be maintained at the facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and parent board. Employee records are in compliance. Child records are in compliance. LPAs reviewed 4 children's records and 2 Staff records. No deficiencies 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 Director, Dr. Ratna Rajaratnam. 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 facility 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/ . PIN 22-05-CCP 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. 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