Routine inspection·August 13, 2024

At 9:00 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Roxana Lopez and Research Data Analyst Michael Moriel conducted an annual random inspection. LPAs met with Director, Eloida Perez Barnhart , who guided the LPAs 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 28 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: Was vacant, Room # 3: 1 Teacher with 10 children and Room # 4: Was vacant. 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. LPAs 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. At 9:20 am LPA\342\200\231s observed stacked napping equipment (mats) with sheets on to be touching. LPA\342\200\231s advised that sheets can\342\200\231t be teaching. ---------------------------------------------- pg 1 of 4 ------------------------------------------------------------- At this time, the office 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. LPA\342\200\231s observed that there is smoke and carbon detectors in the facility and were found to be operable. An Updated fire/earthquake drill log was not available for review- last one was conducted on 8/15/2023. 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 9:30 am LPAs observed outdoor equipment to be visibly dirty and had spider webs throughout. Bicycles were observed to be missing handlebars and had chipping paint. Cushioning material under small slide was ripped. The sandbox area was observed to full of dirty toys with spider webs. Per Director, the sanbox area is not used. LPA observed metal outdoor equipment to be hot. Per Director, children come out early in the morning before it gets too hot. LPA advised the equipment was already hot and should be monitored before use. observed outdoor playground area- 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- Required immunizations were on file 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 . All staff present had required certificate on file. 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 LPAs observed that child # 1 was no longer enrolled and still had medication in the facility. Child # 2 had expired medication in the facility and Child # 2 and # 3 did not have an Incidental Medical Services plan on file. 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. -------------------------------------------- pg. 3 of 4 -------------------------------------------- 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 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. 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. 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, 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility representative Elodia Perez Barnhart . -------------------------------------------- pg. 4 of 4 ------------------------------------------------------