Routine inspection·December 19, 2024

On December 19, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Paul Garcia, conducted an unannounced Random Annual Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with Director, Olivia Higgins, and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday from 7:30 AM \342\200\223 3:30 PM. Assembly Bill 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 requires all Child Care Centers (CCCs) that are located in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination by January 1, 2023 and every 5 years thereafter. This facility is unable to provide evidence of completed water testing. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. During the inspection LPA observed a black bucket left unattended in the classroom sink that contained approximately one gallon of water with cleaning solution and towels that was accessible to children in care by means of a step ladder directly in front of the sink. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. While inspecting the outdoor play yard, LPA observed a plastic play structure that had sharp plastic parts. During the inspection LPA observed the children\342\200\231s dipper changing area ceiling to have visible water stains on the sheet rock. LPA also observed absent ceiling tiles in the entire room. LPA also observed chipped paint on windows to the building connected to the play yard. LPA also observed a mini pergola in the children outdoor play yard with two (2) broken wood slats with exposed sharp nails accessible to children. LPA also observed the children\342\200\231s restroom to have missing bolt caps exposing sharp rusty bolts at the bottom of the toilet along with bubbling paint near the wall. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. LPA inspected the on site cafeteria and observed the kitchen, food preparation and storage areas to be clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. During the inspection LPA observed two approximate thirty gallon trash cans in the dinning area where children eat that contained a variety of discarded food items that had no tight fitting lid creating an environment breading place for incest and/or rodents. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Areas around high climbing equipment, and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. LPA observed no signs of insects or rodents. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. 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. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. All staff had expired CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification. The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director\342\200\231s absence has not been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. On three (3) occasions LPA observed a child enter the centers office and children\342\200\231s restroom without supervision of a teacher. Documentation of the designation of administrative authority was also absent. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files to be incomplete however did contain health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. Incidental Medical Services are not currently being provided. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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 LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. Licensee 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 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 . Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see next page, 809 D) LPA Paul Garcia informed licensee Olivia Higgins that this report dated December 19, 2024, documents one (1) Type A citation. Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA (Paul Garcia) informed the Olivia Higgins to provide a copy of this licensing report dated December 19, 2024,that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the facility representative Olivia Higgins. Notice of site visit was issued and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were discussed and issued.