Routine inspection·May 10, 2022

On 5/10/22 at 8:35 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Lilli Babcock and Roxana Lopez conducted an unannounced required inspection. A COVID risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. LPAs met with Lead Teacher, Evelyn Gutierrez, who guided the LPAs on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool age program with a toddler component and is licensed for 117 children which operates Monday – Friday from 7:00 am – 4:30 pm. Per Lead Teacher there are 91 children enrolled. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The following staff was present during this inspection: Early Head Start (EHS) Room 1: Staff #1 and Staff #2 with 7 children; EHS Room 2: Staff #3 and #4 with 5 children; EHS Room 3: Staff #5 and #6 with 7 children; EHS Room 4: Staff #7 and #8 and #9 with 6 children; HS Room 1: Staff #10 and #11 with 13 children ; HS Room 2: Staff #12, #13, and #14 with 13 children; HS Room 3: Staff #15 and #16 with 12 children; HS Room 5: Staff #17 and #18 with 14 children. All staff at the facility were fingerprinted and had Criminal Records Clearance. Teacher-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. Page 1 of 5 LPAs observed the facility to be clean, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment were 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. At this time, a small portion of each classroom 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. Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. The facility provides breakfast, lunch and PM snack. All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination, and LPAs inspected that any contaminated food is discarded immediately. There is drinking water available in all indoor classrooms and drinking containers / jugs are taken outdoors. 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. Lead Teacher states that there are no poisons stored at the facility. LPA’s observed that there are smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in each classroom, and they were tested and are operable. 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.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. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Page 2 of 5 Staff Records were reviewed. Of the 15 files reviewed, 3 staff were missing immunizations and 2 of 15 were missing TB test documentation. Additionally, 3 staff have missing/expired Mandated Reporter Training Certificates. Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. LPA’s reviewed the files of 14 children with medication observed at the facility during the inspection. Documentation for medication is kept with the medication in the childs classroom, however documentation was not observed in the child’s file. SB792 (Immunization Requirements for Staff and Employees) was discussed with the Lead Teacher. Three staff were missing at least one immunization and 2 staff were missing proof of TB documentation. AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – 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 . 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 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 Page 3 of 5 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. LPAs 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. 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/process . Page 4 of 5 Based on the LPA’s observations and records reviews, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s 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 the licensee facility representative Esther Quintero-Blake.. Page 5 of 5