Routine inspection·October 1, 2024

At 9:35 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Saul Valenzuela conducted an unannounced required inspection. LPA met with Staff #1 and Staff #2, who stated that Lead Teacher is currently unavailable and Staff #1 is the substitute teacher for the day. At 10:10 a.m., Education Manager Patricia Yaghnam arrived, who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool age program licensed for 51 children which operates Monday \342\200\223 Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. The facility is located on the elementary school grounds of Duff Language Magnet Elementary . Per Education Manager there are 17 children enrolled. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The following staff were present during this inspection: Room #1: Staff #1, and Staff #2 with 16 children. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. The licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. LPA observed the facility to be clean, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment was inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Classroom was inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. LPA observed all washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. At this time, the classroom corner is used as an isolation area. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill and staff are ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not being accepted. ----------------------------------------------------------- p.g. 1 of 5 -------------------------------------------- The facility provides breakfast and lunch. Menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. Per Education Manager meals are dropped of daily by the cafeteria located in Duff Language Magnet Elementary. All food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination, and LPA inspected that any contaminated food is discarded immediately. There is drinking water available in the classroom via water pitchers- and water pitchers are taken outside for children to drink using disposable cups. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. LPA observed that there is smoke and carbon detectors in the facility and were found to be operable. The last Disaster and Fire Drill was conducted on 9/12/2024. LPA observed sleeping arrangements in form of mats- sheets are wash every week and are taken home by the children's parents at the end of the week. Per Education Manager, there are additional sheets and blankets for children if required. The outdoor playground area is shared with one kindergarten classroom- no waiver is on file. Per Education Manager, staff ensures that preschool students do not leave their designated area, by placing staff on either side of the outdoor play area. Education Manager stated that not all classrooms are in the playground area at the same time, and they try to stagger the times for the children to use the outdoor playground. 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. At 10:05 a.m. during the inspection LPA observed Staff #1 on their cellphone with 16 children in the outdoor play area with Staff #2. Staff #1 was looking at their cellphone from 10:05 a.m. to 10:10 a.m., and during that time Staff #1 was unaware that a child requested assistance as Staff #2 had to leave their area of supervision to attend to the child that was standing next to Staff #1. LPA notified Education Manager that Staff #1 was on their cellphone. Education Manager spoke to Staff #1 not to use their cellphone while providing supervision to children. ----------------------------------------------------------- p.g. 2 of 5 -------------------------------------------- Per Education Manager, they stated that Staff #1 was looking for their licensing documentation, due to LPA requesting the documents from Staff #1. LPA clarified that they requested documentation from Staff #1 as they are a substitute teacher, and to provide documentation at a later time when they are not providing supervision to children. Education Manager and Director of Child Development, Dr. Sandra Gonzalez disclosed that their policy states when Child Care Licensing staff are present on school campus that school staff are to notify their immediate supervisor to ensure that staff can gather the required documentation and supervision of children are maintained during the visit. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. 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. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. All staff have received an active criminal record clearance as a condition of their employment with the Garvey School District. LPA conducted a partial review of staff files during the inspection due to the staff files being stored at the William Garvey Head Start location. LPA will review staff files at a later time and date. If staff files were to be incomplete during the time and date that LPA reviews files, a case management inspection will occur at the facility to reflect the incomplete files. At 11:45 a.m. LPA observed that children\342\200\231s records were complete. 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 . AB1207 certificate was on file for Staff #1. ---------------------------------------------------p.g. 3 of 5-------------------------------------------------------------- This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, 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 are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/ . 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. 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. LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov Facility representative 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. -------------------------------------------------------p.g. 4 of 5----------------------------------------------------------- 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.m 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 . Based on the LPA\342\200\231s observations and records reviews, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code od Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children\342\200\231s health and 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Education Manager, Patricia Yanhnam. -------------------------------------------------------p.g. 5 of 5-----------------------------------------------------------