Routine inspection (3-year)·December 12, 2023

On 12/12/2023 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Shushanik Safaryan and Anomeh Eivazian conducted an unannounced required 3- year inspection. A COVID-19 risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. At 12:20 PM, LPAs met with Facility Representative Christa Castillo who guided the LPAs on a tour of the facility. During this inspection Alyson Beecher and Perla Leyvas, Program Supervisors arrived to the facility. This is a preschool age program which operates Monday through Friday from 06:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Program consists of 2 classrooms. Per Facility Representative there are 36 children enrolled. There is also Special Education program on the premises which is under Glendale School District. There is a shared play yard for outdoor play activities. There is a waiver on the file for staggered use of outdoor playground with special education program. The following classrooms were inspected: Classroom 1: LPAs observed 15 napping children with 2 staff members. Classroom 2: LPAs observed 9 napping children with 1 staff member. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. Licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. The classroom furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. Each classroom has own bathroom accessible to the children. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. Page 1 of 4 Napping equipment and bedding was inspected for good condition, appropriate storage and cleanliness. Storage for children's belongings was inspected. Parents take linens home on Friday and returned on Monday. LPAs observed that there are functioning smoke and carbon detectors in the facility. LPA observed a fully charged and serviced fire extinguisher. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 11/27/2023. Snack 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. The facility provides lunch, AM and PM snack. Per Facility Representative meals are prepared by employee at the premises. There is a kitchen on site. In addition, if substitute is need for meal, children bring their own food from home. The kitchen was observed to be clean, and the cleaning compounds/solutions were found to be stored away from the food. 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. Drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors, children bring their own water bottles too. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents. The staff launch room and staff restroom will be used for the ill children. There is a sofa available for an ill child. 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 adequate shade in the play yard. page 2 of 4 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. During this inspection 24 children were present in the facility and all 24 children were signed in. Per facility representative, they utilize Easy Child Track application for sign in/out. Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. LPA reviewed staff records; staff files were complete. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. SB792 (Immunization Requirements for Staff and Employees) was discussed with the Director. The Director and staff do currently have immunization documentation. AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting \342\200\223 On or before March 30, 2018 any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers . This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. Per facility director, they store IMS medication in a locked storage in the hallway of office area. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - 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/childqanda.htm . Plan to provide Incidental Medical Services was submitted to the licensing department on 07/21/17. LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . page 3 of 4 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. Facility Representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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. Facility Water Lead Testing was completed on 04/2023. 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 Based on the LPA\342\200\231s observations and records reviews, no deficiencies are being cited during this inspection. 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 Alyson Beecher and Perla Leyvas, Program Supervisors at 3:00 PM. page 4 of 4