Routine inspection·April 4, 2024

On 04/04/24 at 1:00pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stephanie Li conducted an unannounced annual required inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with Director Hilda O-Koorn, who led LPA on a tour of the facility. Facility operates in four classrooms identified by color, red room, blue room, green room, and yellow room. Due to low enrollment, facility is only using the red room while the other rooms are under repair from the storm and used as storage. There are 15 children enrolled and currently 13 children present. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm. Entrance to facility is through the child development office located from the first ramp to the front right when entering the parking lot. Program office door has locked key pad for parent entry. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. There are 4 classrooms, 4 bathrooms (1 toilet each) and 1 play yard. Staff names were recorded. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. All children were observed to be under active/visual supervision of a teacher during the tour. LPA observed disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children were not accessible to children. Classroom furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All floors are clean and safe. Napping equipment cots, cribs and bedding were inspected for good condition, appropriate storage, and cleanliness . Children take their blankets home to wash weekly, and facility also washes linen weekly. Storage for children's belongings were inspected. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. First Aid supplies are available and complete. Drinking water is available and provided through a filtered spout from the kitchen. Facility also request water jugs from parents to keep in classrooms for their children. The office is used as an isolation area, there are chairs and mats available for an ill child to rest. There is a designated ill bathroom in the office for ill children to use. Page 1 of 4 LPA observed the diaper changing table in the preschool room. Children ages 2 move up into the preschool room in diapers. LPA advised the changing table to be moved closer to the sink. There is at least one sink for every 15 children potty training. Per director, there are 6 children potty training. LPA observed all required forms/publications to be posted by the front entrance. Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being 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. Facility provides am and pm snack and lunch. Kitchen, food storage, and food prep areas were inspected for cleanliness. Children’s food and bottles are labeled with individual names. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents. Licensing staff observed the required 2A10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 08/30/23 on service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide and smoke detector that meets statutory requirements. Director state there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises. The last Disaster drill was conducted in 01/05/24. LPA reviewed the outdoor play area. The playgrounds 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, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. LPA observed that there is adequate shading in the yard. Drinking water is brought out into the yard and available outdoors when the children transition to outdoor play. LPA observed the outdoor water jugs in the classroom. 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. Facility uses Pro care for sign in and out. Staff records were available to review. Documented on LIC859. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid. All teachers have mandated reporter certificate. Children records were reviewed. Noted on LIC857. Files reviewed were up to date. Page 2 of 4 Incidental Medical Services (IMS) is not currently being provided. 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 Teachers were 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. 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 . 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 childcare 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). The facility has completed lead testing and have no lead exceedances. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information . Teacher was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Page 3 of 4 At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Exit interview conducted, report was reviewed, and appeal rights were given to Director Hilda O-Koorn . Page 4 of 4