Routine inspection (3-year)·November 21, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cynthia Reyes, conducted an unannounced annual site inspection on this date. This inspection is to ensure the health and safety standards as required by the regulations governing child care centers are met. LPA met with Michelle Turner, Assistant Director and a copy of the Entrance Checklist for Child Care Centers form (LIC 125) was provided. A COVID 19 risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. The facility operates Monday-Friday 630 AM-6 PM. Vanessa Monroy, Director. LPA began the tour of the facility with Michelle, beginning at the front office counter where parents will enter and exit the facility from the school parking lot by entering a code on the door. The children sign in/out for the parents is located outside at each entrance of each class room. The parent board is located at the entrance of the office with all the licensing required postings and is visible for all to see. Each classroom also has a parent board available for parents. Facility has telephone service and phone number to the school and was verified. Temperatures and health checks and use of hand sanitizer will be conducted and used at each class room. The ill/isolation area is located in the office. A cot/chair will be used for the ill child to use and rest if needed. The ill child will use the blue bathroom in classroom #5 located next to the office and the other children will use the other bathrooms on campus. LPA was guided through the preschool classrooms #1-5, where LPA observed, toys and play equipment to be age appropriate clean and safe. Fixtures, furniture and equipment was inspected for age appropriateness and is in good repair. LPA observed the facility has central heat and air, overhead lights as well as natural light. LPA observed all the children bathrooms, and In class room #2 is a changing table with sink in arms reach. All are in good condition, water temperature, paper towels, toilet paper, and all were inspected for safety, sanitation and are operable. Page 2 The children bring there own labeled water bottles and the facility will provide small water bottles if needed. children bring there own lunch or can purchase a hot lunch from the school. AM and PM snack is provided by the facility. Menus were observed posted on the parent board of each class room. Containers used to discard food have tight fitting lids. Facility has extra linen and food available if needed. The facility has a food prep area in the kitchen. LPA observed a refrigerator, stove and a microwave in the kitchen, which was inspected for safety and cleanliness. The facility will take measures to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents. All food and drinks are to be labeled with the expiration date visible for all to see. Kitchen is located in another building of the facility behind the classrooms. Child care centers shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well being of children, employees and visitors. Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are present and are in operable condition in each class room. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors should be checked and batteries replaced as needed. The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC (Service date: 08/14/2023) must be serviced annually or as often as necessary. Fire and earthquake drills must be done every 3 months and documented (Last drill 11/08/2023). Hazardous items including disinfectants, poisonous, cleaning solutions and any other items that could pose a danger to children were observed to be stored inaccessible to children. Staff and children files were reviewed for completeness. Licensing staff was then guided to the outdoor play area which is located right outside each class rooms. The yard is self contained by a gate around it for separation from other programs. Children will use their own labeled water bottles and the facility will provide small water bottles if needed and will be used for children while outdoors. LPA observed age appropriate outdoor toys, play equipment and materials to be clean, safe and in good repair, as well as adequate shade available by use of canopy/sails. All areas around play equipment and slides are cushioned with material to absorb a fall. LPA advised the licensee that the children need to be within the direct care and supervision, including visual observation and supervision of the teacher(s) at all times. No bodies of water were observed on the premises. Continued on next page 3 Page 3 Facility has no transportation policy. Licensee states that any lifesaving medication will be stored in a locked area inaccessible to children in care. First aid supplies were observed to have all the required items including a thermometer. There is a fully equipped first aid kit available in each class room. Criminal Records clearance: Licensee 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. CCC COMPLETED TESTING 02/2023 (Notes states no exceedance, however LPA observed a 5.21 in class room #2) Lead Testing: 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. (No lead testing was completed) LPA referred licensee to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and water Testing Information This facility provides incidental medical services-IMS. LPA reviewed storage of "medication and equipment, supplies, and reviewed children's personnel and administrative records. 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, available at: http://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Licensee email address was verified/obtained during this inspection. The licensee was advised that the email may be public information. Page 4 MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 Licensee, 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. 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. www.ccld.ca.gov . To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. 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 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/process . No deficiencies were cited, however Technical Assistant was giving regarding the staff files are not all completed. The facility is in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22 to protect the children\342\200\231s health & safety. 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. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the report was provided to Michelle Turner, Assistant Director.