Routine inspection·August 5, 2022

On 08/05/2022 at 9:00 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Roxana Lopez conducted an unannounced required inspection. A risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. LPA met with Director, Eloida Perez, who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool age program licensed for 64 children which operates Monday \342\200\223 Friday from 6:00 AM \342\200\223 6:30 PM. Per the Director there are 32 children enrolled. There is also an infant center license # 191594166 All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The following staff was present during this inspection: Room # 2: 1 Teacher with 7 children, Room # 3: 1 Teacher with 4 children and Room # 4: 1 Teacher with 9 children. Child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. 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. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. Linens are taken home each week to be washed. Napping equipment (mats) were observed in a separate storage room. At this time, the office is used as an isolation area. ---------------------------------------------- pg 1 of 4 ------------------------------------------------------------- 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 LPA\342\200\231s observed that there is smoke and carbon detectors in the facility and were found to be operable. The fire/earthquake drill log was available- last one was conducted on 6/13/2022. Per Director, all meals are brought from home. All kitchen, 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 all indoor classrooms. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children inside the classrooms. At 9:35 am LPA observed outdoor playground area- LPA observed a back unit used as a storage area to be accessible to children in care- One door was unlocked, not fully closed and the other door was wide opened with a fan running. LPA observed various cleaning solutions, poisons and tools in this area. During inspection the storage unit was locked. This poses an immediate risk for the health and safety of children in care. LPA observed the outdoor equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. LPA did observe spider webs throughout the outdoor area. LPA did not observed available drinking water outdoors- during the inspections water was taken outdoors. 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. Per Director, each child has a sing in sheet in their folder. All children present were signed in. Staff Records were reviewed to ensure that a health screening report is on file. Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. --------------------------- pg 2. of 4 --------------------------- SB792 (Immunization Requirements for Staff and Employees) was discussed with the Director- Staff # 2-4 do not 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. LPA observed that Staff # 2 is missing the AB1207 certificate. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers . LPA issued a copy of the LIC 857 Children\342\200\231s Records Review and the LIC 859 Staff Records Review to the licensee during this inspection. 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. 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 At 11:30 am LPA observed that children # 1- 10 have medication stored in the facility but do not have an IMS plan on file. LPA observed that Child # 3 has non age appropriate medication and Child #2 and # 7 have expired Non- prescribed medication- Child # 6 has expired Prescribed medication. This poses an immediate risk for the health and safety of children in care. LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov 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.----pg.3 of 4 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 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/inspection-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. LPA Roxana Lopez informed Director, Elodia Perez-Barnhart that this report dated 8/5/2022 document(s) 2 Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Roxana Lopez informed the Director to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 8/5/2022 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. 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 Elodia Perez-Barnhart. pg. 4 of 4 -------------------------------------------