Routine inspection·December 16, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anomeh Eivazian conducted an unannounced Required- 1 Year inspection on 12/16/2022 at 9:00 AM. LPA met with Garine Joukadarian, Director. LPA provided Garine Joukadarian with a copy of the Entrance Checklist for Child Care Centers form (LIC 125). Director guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program which consists of 4 classrooms; RM Purple (2-3 years old), RM Red (3-4 years old), RM Green, PreK (4-5 years old), RM Blue, KG (5-6 years old), and resource room. Facility operation hours are from Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Upon arrival, the following staff were present during this inspection; Purple (2-3 years old): 12 children were eating breakfast with 2 staff, Red (3-4 years old): 15 children were eating breakfast with 2 staff, RM Green (4-5 years old- PreK): 14 preschoolers with 2 staff in the classroom and 12 preschoolers with 2 staff playing outside on the playground, RM Blue (5-6 years old/ Kindergarten): 11 children in the classroom with 2 staff. The facility was observed to be within the license capacity and limitations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher at all times. The following was observed during the tour of the facility: PHYSICAL PLANT LPA observed the facility to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. Per director, cleaning crew clean the facility thought the day and daily after school hours. Furniture and equipment was inspected for age appropriateness and good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic-free. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. Parents take Linens home each week on Friday or as needed and return it on Monday. Napping equipment (cots) were observed to be stored in a cabinet within the classroom. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in all restrooms. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 1 OF 4 FACILITY RECORDS 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. Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed for completeness; Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. LPA also reviewed staff records. The review of Staff records was documented on the LIC 859. Staff present had proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. Staff present had proof against TB, measles, pertussis, and influenza. All staff have been given on the-job training sanitation principles, housekeeping, including universal health precautions. Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Per director, currently there are 69 children are enrolled. 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. LPA observed sign in/out sheet was placed outside by the entrance door of each classroom. During this inspection 64 children were present, and all 64 children were singed in. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on 12/07/2022. Menus are 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. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. Preschoolers are provided breakfast, lunch, and a PM snack. According to director, medication is only administered to a child when accompanied with a doctor's note and is stored in the child\342\200\231s classroom. The facility was observed to be equipped with an isolation area for any child who becomes ill and it is located in the staff office. The ill child will use the staff restroom during isolation which is disinfected immediately after use per Director. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 3 OF 4 General sanitation was observed. Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in the classroom. LPA observed water coolers and disposable cups in each classroom. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication, and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Director states there are no poisons stored at the facility. LPA observed carbon monoxide detectors in each classroom. Director, tested the carbon monoxide detectors in the Purple classroom. It sounded off the alarms and heard by LPA to be functional. LPA observed required posting information were posted in the hallway outside the Green Group classroom and in the office area. There are first aid supplies available in each classroom. All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. 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 or solid waste bags shall be discarded immediately after each meal. Outdoor playground equipment is in a 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 sand that absorbs a fall; climbing apparatuses are single level only. There are three sand boxes on the premises. Per director, they cover each sand box in the afternoon after school hours and racked it in the morning before children use. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Availability of outdoor drinking water was observed. Per director, teachers use disposable cups and fountain water for drinking during outdoor play time. LPA observed disposable cups by three outdoor water fountains. LPA advised that no children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. The Director states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this inspection. Director states there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 2 OF 4 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed director 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. Medication: 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 advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . 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 . At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Garine Joukadarian at 2:00 PM. END OF REPORT PAGE 4 OF 4