Routine inspection·October 2, 2024

On 10/2/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Ali arrived at the facility to conduct an Annual Random Inspection. LPA was met by Denise Campos, Director and permitted to enter the facility. LPA toured the facility in accordance with the facility sketch with Denise. During the inspection, LPA observed 59 children and 8 staff providing care and supervision. Facility operates Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 5:30pm. Staffing Ration and Capacity: Facility consists of five rooms (2 preschool age classrooms, 2 toddler age classroom (1 room not in use), 1 staff break room (under construction), three bathrooms (2 children\342\200\231s bathrooms), 1 kitchen, 1 staff office and three outdoor play areas. 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. LPA observed sign-in sheets completed by each parent/guardian per requirements in each classroom. LPA observed individual storage for children's belongings in each classroom. The children have access to water via individual water bottles. There are water fountains on the property (4), however, they are not in use. Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers were observed and in operable condition. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are operating according to Fire Marshall standards. Director stated Fire Marshall last visited the facility in 2023. First Aid Kits with all components are in each classroom. Trash cans with tight-fitted lids were observed throughout the facility. Daily activity schedules are posted showing meal/snack times, and specific activities. Napping: Children are provided napping daily. Children are provided mats to sleep on during nap time. Napping materials are cleaned at the end of each week. The children take home their blankets every Friday to wash them. Kitchen: The kitchen is inaccessible to the children, with a locked door. There is a clean, fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, freezer, and microwave oven. The facility does participate in the food program. LPA observed several food items with not receive date or expired date written. Director instructed the kitchen staff to label the food items. The school cafeteria provides food for all children. Children can bring their own food as well in packed lunch boxes stored in the refrigerator. The facility provides breakfast, morning snack, and lunch. Allergy lists are posted in the kitchen (on refrigerator) and in the child record file. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and staff preparing snacks (with gloves). Chemicals, soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds, or similar substances are stored separately from food supplies and located in the closet near the window. There are knives in the kitchen on the metal counter top self. LPA observed that food preparation and storage areas are kept clean and free of litter and rubbish. Menus are posted at least one week in advance and made available for review by the parents. Fire Extinguisher: Emergency Drills are conducted at least every six months, and the last drills were conducted and documented on 9/9/24 (fire) and 9/26/24 (earthquake). The fire extinguishers (3A40BC) are reading in green and meets the Fire Marshall Codes and Standards (last serviced 1/3/24). There is a total of six fire extinguisher in the facility (one in each classroom). Bathroom: Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. The two preschool classrooms have their own bathrooms that is shared between the boys and the girls under staff supervision. Each bathroom has 3 sinks and 3 toilets. The toilets flush properly and the sinks are reachable by the children. Each restroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap, and paper towels available. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked with toiletries, and sanitized by staff. Medication: A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with the parent\342\200\231s written permission. Required doctor note to pass out medication to the children. Medication is labeled correctly and stored in its original container. Currently no children are on medication. Medication is to be kept in the staff office locked inaccessible to children. Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive with a no-touch thermometer and an overall wellness check. Isolation area is in the staff office at the front of the facility. The child will be supervised by the site supervisor until the parent arrives to pick them up. There are currently no children in care with IMS needs. Transportation: The facility does not provide transportation for the children. Lead Testing/Drinking Water : According to the Teacher Supervisor, the center had drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on 7/28/2021. The testing results showed no detection of lead in the water supply. LPA was provided an emailed copy of the report. Outdoor Activity Space: The outdoor play area was inspected and observed to be free of hazards, loose, or sharp objects. Equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. There are three playground areas (2 preschool areas and 1 toddler area). Play yard#1 has large, anchored play equipment with slide, fence locked area for the air conditioning unit, play yard #2 has anchored large play equipment, wood house, locked shed, play yard #3 has small play equipment that is anchored and air conditioning unit fence inaccessible to toddlers. The facility will continue to provide 100% supervision when outside in the playground. Children are provided filtered water via individual drinking bottles. There are adequate shaded areas for rest in each play yard. The entire playground is well fenced, all around and no bodies of water were observed in the outdoor play area. Records/Documentation: LPA 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. An employee missing TB test. The child files are all in compliance. LPA did ask to review sleep logs for toddlers ages 18 months- 24 months. Director stated there are four toddlers of that age and that there are no sleep logs on file. LPA reviewed sleep log documentation with Director. There are deficiencies cited today. Type B was cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes. 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, Denise Campos. 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 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. 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. Subscribe to CCLD important information - Child Care Centers 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 platforms. 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