Routine inspection (3-year)·November 27, 2023

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Nolan Tcheng and Suzana Safaryan conducted an unannounced 3-Yrrandom inspection. Upon arrival at 1:50pm, LPAs met with Lead Teacher Amanda Jacobs. Director Ashley Staudenmeir later arrived at 2:30pm. At 2pm, LPAs were led on a tour of the facility. This is a Preschool program which consists of 3 classrooms. Director Ashley Staudenmeir later arrived at 2:30pm. Per licensee, there are currently 29 enrolled in the program. Hours of operation for this facility are 7am-6pm, Monday-Friday. Licensing staff observed all required forms/publications to be posted in the Lady Bug room. Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. At 2pm, LPAs entered and inspected Caterpillar Room (2-3yrs): 10 children, and Lady Bug Room (3-4yrs): 10 children. During the time of inspection, it was nap time. There was 1 staff member supervising all children. . The Butterfly Room (4-5yrs) was accessible through the play yard and out the gate to a church driveway. The driveway led to the Butterfly Class. The hours of the Butterfly Room is 7am-1pm. No children were present during inspection. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All floors are clean and safe. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects and rodents. Sufficient individual storage space for children was observed and each child has a cubby. Drinking water was readily available indoors. At this time, the corner of the Lady Bug room is used as an isolation area. A cot is available for an ill child to rest on. First Aid supplies are available and complete. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector that meets statutory requirements. Director states there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises . There were observed restrooms in the caterpillar/Lady bug building, and a restroom in the Butterfly building. All toilets, hand washing, and bathing facilities are safe, sanitary and are operating properly. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 1 of 3 All food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish and rodents and/or any other vermin. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. This facility provides AM and PM snack. Families are responsible for their own child's lunches. At 2:20pm, a fire extinguisher was observed. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 12/14/2022, as indicated on service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. At 2:30pm, LPAs reviewed the outdoor play area. Outdoor playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is one outside play space connected to the Caterpillar/Lady Bug building that has sand area, play houses, small play structure, and bikes. The re is another grass area connected to the Butterfly Room.. Drinking water is readily available outdoors. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher during tour. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. All areas were identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. Disaster drills have been conducted at least every six months. Staff files were reviewed for a health screening report and immunizations that meet regulatory requirements. LPAs observed that 3 of 4 staff members' files did not have an LIC503 Health Screening report complete. LPAs discussed the importance of having this requirement completed during hiring. Additionally, all staff files did not have record of staff member immunizations. Immunization records are to be kept on record for review for all staff. Criminal Record Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence is on file. Educational background, training, and/or experience for each staff present are on file and were reviewed. A random sample of Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed to ensure that they are complete. Personal Rights forms were not observed in Children Files. LPAs discussed the importance of this form with Director. 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. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 2 of 3 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 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. 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 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/ . Based on the LPA\342\200\231s observations and records review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809 (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children\342\200\231s health & safety A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Ashley Staudenmeir, at 3:55pm. Plan of corrections were reviewed and developed. Copy of Report provided. END OF REPORT PAGE 3 of 3