Routine inspection·September 26, 2024

On Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 11:55 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mayra Rivera conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with director Hannah Park who guided LPA Rivera on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program that serves children ages 2 to 5 years. This program operates Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. \342\200\223 6:00 p.m. Sign in and out takes place at the main entrance area. All areas identified on the facility sketch were toured and inspected both indoors and outdoors. Teacher and child ratio were observed, and present staff are fingerprinted cleared. LPA observed 4 staff who are present with valid Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification. Annual fee is current. LPA entered classroom Butterfly. LPA did not observe children in the classroom. The 3 children signed in Butterfly classroom were in classroom Sunshine napping. LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed a cubby for children to store their personal belongings. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored on top of a cabinet which is about 7ft high making it inaccessible for children to reach. LPA Rivera observed a step trash bin with a lid. LPA entered classroom Teddy Bear. LPA did not observe children in the classroom. The 8 children signed in Teddy Bear classroom were in classroom Sunshine napping. LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed a cubby for children to store their personal belongings. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored inside storage closet with a child proof lock making it inaccessible for children to open. LPA Rivera observed a step trash bin with a lid. LPA entered classroom Lady Bug. LPA did not observe children in the classroom. The 14 children signed in Lady Bug classroom were in classroom Sunshine napping. LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed a cubby for children to store their personal belongings. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored inside a cabinet making it inaccessible for children to reach. LPA Rivera observed a step trash bin with a lid. LPA entered classroom Sunshine. LPA observed a total of 30 children napping,1 child doing a puzzle and 3 awake laying in their cot. LPA observed staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4 and staff #7 present providing care and supervision. LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed a cubby for children to store their personal belongings. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored on top of a cabinet which is about 6ft high making it inaccessible for children to reach. LPA Rivera observed a step trash bin with a lid. Heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated by LPA Rivera. LPA observed central AC/heater and vents located on the ceiling and also observed AC wall units. LPA observed the thermostat located in classroom sunshine and observed the temperature to be at 70 degrees. LPA observed the required 2A10BC fire extinguishers located in classrooms and hallways and the valve on the green area indicating fully charged and serviced on 9/4/24. Smoke detectors were not tested during this visit due to the detectors being wired to the emergency pull down fire alarm system. LPA observed the carbon monoxide detector in classroom Sunshine and LPA Rivera observed the green light flashing indicating operable. The last emergency drill was conducted on 2/23/24. LPA reminded director emergency drills are to be conducted every six months and best practice to conduct them monthly. LPA observed napping equipment cots to be in good condition and stored in Sunshine classroom. First aid kit supplies are kept inside the director\342\200\231s office and LPA observed the kit to be fully equipped. During this visit, per director Hannah the current children enrolled do not require medication and don\342\200\231t have severe food allergies. LPA Rivera asked if there were any poisons, firearms, weapons, or bodies of water. Director Hannah stated no firearms, weapons, no poisons nor bodies of water. LPA did not observe firearms or weapons, poisons, nor bodies of water. Director stated the ill isolation area takes place in the director\342\200\231s office and children will utilize staff restroom. LPA observed 2 restrooms, one is in the Teddy Bear classroom and the other in the hallway. LPA Rivera observed the restrooms to be in good condition with working toilets, sinks, hand soap dispenser and paper towels. LPA observed a total of 5 working toilets and 5 hand washing sinks. At approximately 1:30 p.m. LPA Rivera entered the outdoor play area. LPA Rivera observed the equipment to be in a safe condition, free of sharp, no lose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. LPA Rivera observed play structure equipment to be age appropriate and areas around or under high climbing equipment, LPA observed sand that may absorb a fall. LPA reminded director prior of children going out to play to check the sand for hazards items and for playground slides and equipment to ensure it is not hot to prevent burns. Director Hannah stated the sand is raked weekly. LPA informed according to the Public Playground Safety Handbook, the requirement for surfacing depths for sand for a fall height of 4 feet is 9 inches of sand. For adequate shade, LPA Rivera observed a hip roof shade structure and two large trees. LPA observed the playground yard to be fenced and the side gates closed and locked with double side latches. LPA observed 1 trash bin with a lid. For outdoor water drinking, staff bring out water jug and children water bottles. This program provides only provides lunch, and parents provide the snacks. LPA Rivera informed director Hannah that any food brought from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. For water drinking, LPA Rivera observed water pitchers and children personal water bottles in the classrooms. LPA observed the food preparation area to be clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin and storage containers for solid waste, including movable bins with tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents. Lead testing was conducted on 9/27/23 and no lead exceedance. LPA reminded director lead testing are to be completed every 5 years. The following documents were posted in a prominent, publicly accessible area at the facility: Facility License, Notification of Parents' Rights (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Menu, and Earthquake Preparedness (LIC 9148). PUB 269 Child Passenger System Poster, and Daily Schedule. LPA Rivera observed sign in sheets and observed 34 signatures. LPA Rivera reviewed the children\342\200\231s roster, children\342\200\231s, and staff files. LPA Rivera observed director Hannah Park Red Cross Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification dated 7/17/24, Health and Safety certification dated 8/20/21 and has proof of immunization against Pertussis, MMR, and Influenza. Director has completed the child abuse mandated reporter training dated 9/20/23. Items discussed during this visit: 1.The following items are prohibited by Licensing: Refused Entry to a Facility or Any Part of a Facility is a violation of Section 1596.852, 1596.853 or 1597.09. Regulations 101238 (g) (2), The Presence of an Excluded Individual, Fire Clearance Violations, Accessible Bodies of Water, Accessible Firearms, Ammunition or Both. 2.Breakfast/Lunch/Snack Menus: Menus are required to be posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days must also be available upon request. 3. Current Children\342\200\231s Roster: Each childcare facility shall maintain a current roster of children who are provided care in the facility. The roster shall include the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the child's parent or guardian, and the name and telephone number of the child's physician. This roster shall be available to the licensing agency upon request. 4.LIC 125 Entrance Checklist for Child Care Center: LPAs advised that forms, regulations, and quarterly updates can be accessed on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . 5.Pediatric First Aid and CPR:. Pediatric First Aid and CPR: American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) Certification and at least one person trained in Pediatric First Aid and CPR must be present must be renewed every two years. 6.Designated Staff: The name of the childcare center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence must be on file. 7.Qualifications: Educational background, training, and/or experience for each staff present must be available for review 8. Immunization Requirements: Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or influenza declination 9.Children\342\200\231s Records: must be available for review; including but not limited to, the following: Name, address, and telephone number of the child's authorized representative and of relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary. 10.Staff Records: must be available for review; background clearance, LIC 503 Health Screening report, LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, Staff Qualifications, LIC 9050 Employee Rights, LIC 501 Personnel Record, AB 1207 Mandated Child Abuse Certification, MMR, TDAP, TB, influenza, or influenza declination. 11. Isolation- When a child is ill, he/she shall be separated from other children, and remain separated. 12. Annual fees must be paid promptly and by the due date or a late fee shall be assessed and/or the license shall be terminated. 13. Any unusual incidents or injuries must be reported to the Department within 24 hours via telephone and within seven (7) days in writing (refer to LIC 624). 14. Fire and safety drills must be performed every six (6) months and documented for review by the Department. 15. The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC must be serviced annually or as often as necessary and carbon monoxide detectors should be checked, and batteries replaced as needed. Director Hannah Park 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 21-21.1CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA Rivera discussed the safe sleep regulations with director Hannah Park 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 director Hannah Park 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. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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-carecenters/ . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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/ . Director Hannah 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 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 . The deficiency listed on the following page was observed by LPA Rivera and is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Health and Safety Code. One type B deficiency is being issued today for regulation 1596.7995(a)(1) -Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. Please see attached LIC 809-D for citation. Three technical violations given during this visit. Health and Safety Code- 1596.8662(b)(1 ) and Title 22 101174(d) and 101216(g)(1) . Please see attached TV 9102. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Exit interview conducted and report and appeal rights were reviewed with director Hannah Park.