Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 08/17/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Beneroso met with the Lead Teacher, Dolores Valadez
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for the One Year Required inspection for the preschool license in accordance with the facility sketch. Program Director, Angelica Salinas arrived shortly after. A tour of the facility was conducted. Upon arrival, LPA observed 8 children present, one teacher and one teacher aide on the premises providing care and supervision. The hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday, 7:55AM \342\200\223 10:55 AM for first shift and 11:30AM \342\200\223 02:30PM for the second shift. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed.
Indoor/Children\342\200\231s Area:
There is currently one classroom operating in the facility. The classroom was observed to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair; floors of the room have a surface that is safe and clean. Cleaning compounds are made inaccessible, they are located in an upper shelf. Furniture/equipment in the classroom is good condition, free of flies, other insects, rodents; tables/chairs provided to meet children\342\200\231s needs; all play equipment and materials used by children are age-appropriate, each child has an individual permanent or portable storage space (cubby, individually labelled with name) for his/her clothing, and personal belongings. There is an assigned area for sick/ill children in the nurse\342\200\231s office located in the school campus. All indoor passageways, stair ways, incline, ramps, open porches, and other areas of potential hazard are kept free of obstruction. There is a working telephone on the premises.
Trash cans for solid waste have tight fitting lids
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drinking water is readily available indoors and outdoors. Drinking water is available inside the classroom in the form of filtered water from a dispenser to fill up each child\342\200\231s personal water bottle. There is a working Carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector
and Fire Extinguisher (3A40BC).
Teacher child ratios were observed to be appropriate, and staff name recorded. Care and supervision were evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate.
Health Related Services/IMS:
This facility does not currently provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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/childquanda.htm
Food Service:
Meals served include Breakfast, and snacks for the AM Shift. Lunch and PM Snack is provided for the afternoon shift. The facility receives the food from the school\342\200\231s cafeteria. Menus were posted in a prominent place. There are no children with allergies currently enrolled.
Restrooms:
LPA inspected and observed two restrooms and they were found to be in operable condition, however, LPA observed all three toilets to be unclean
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A type B Violation was cited for this deficiency
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LPA observed soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available. Water temperature is appropriate.
Facility maintains a comfortable temperature at all times.
Napping:
The facility runs a half day program; children do not nap.
Outdoor:
Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair, and age appropriateness. The facility has one playground/outdoor area for the children
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Outdoor play structure was observed not to be in good repair and condition. There is a slide in the play structure that was observed to be broken and boarded up inappropriately. Children have access to the play structure, which poses a potential safety risk for children.
A type B Violation was cited for this deficiency
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Outside play area is completely fenced. There is turf, concrete, and rubber surface areas for active play.
No bodies of water were observed.
There are areas for shade and rest. Facility provides water when children play outside in children\342\200\231s personal water bottles that are refilled with filtered water.
Children/Personnel Records:
Staff qualifications were verified. Staff files were observed to be complete. Children\342\200\231s files were observed to be incomplete. Documents missing included: Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights Receipt, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment and Personal Rights.
A Type B Violation was issued for this deficiency.
Facility Records:
Roster, sign in and out sheets and
fire/disaster drill log (completed on 08/11/2023) were also observed to be maintained as required.
Posting Requirements:
Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty. The following were observed posted as required: facility license, Personal Rights (LIC613A), Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster (PUB 394L), emergency disaster plan, earthquake preparedness checklist.
Advisory/Other:
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A did not observe First Aid Kit in the classroom. A Type B Violation was issued for this deficiency
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CPR/First Aid expires on 07/29/2024. Proof of Mandated Reporter will be sent to LPA no later than 08/18/2023. Electrical outlets are inaccessible, recalled and or prohibited toys or sleep/play equipment were not observed on the premises. There are no window cords accessible to children. No Smoking on premises, daily inspection for illness are conducted, no prohibited items observed. Firearms/weapons are not allowed or stored on premises.
Program Director was advised of the requirement to report
Unusual Incidents
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Licensee informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department (email address on the website:
www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov
). A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of the day care center. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. The On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8am-5pm
Program Director 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.
Child Care Advocates: You can now sign up for Quarterly Updates and PINs for one or more programs through our DSS website at
www.ccld.ca.gov
Click on \342\200\234Receive Important Updates\342\200\235 located in the right middle part of the page, immediately above the Quick links. Put your email address and choose which program(s) you would like to subscribe to and click \342\200\234subscribe. Applicant was advised that all LIC forms can be found at:
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/forms-brochures/forms-alphabetic-list/i-l
Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. Site Supervisor shall permit the Department to inspect the family child care home, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of child care center or regulations, also enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation.
There were 4 Type B citations issued during today\342\200\231s inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Program Director, Angelica Salinas.
A copy of this report was provided electronically along with her appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit.
A notice of site visit must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
