Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cynthia Reyes, conducted an unannounced
annual
site Inspection to ensure the health and safety standards as required by the regulations governing child care centers are met for this
Preschool program.
LPA met with Director Patricia Martinez and a copy of the Entrance Checklist for Child Care Centers form (LIC 125) was provided. The hours of operation during the school year are Monday to Friday from 6 AM to 6pm. This program is located on the Mt. Calvery church site.
The parents will enter and exit from the parking lot. The children sign in/out for parents is located outside the red class room. The parent board is located outside of the red class room as well, with all the licensing required postings and are visible for all to see. Facility has telephone service and phone number to the school was verified. Health checks are conducted in the class room. The ill/isolation area is located in the red class room and the children will use the staff rest room located outside that class room. A mat will be used for the ill child to use and rest if needed. Other children will be combined in another class room.
LPA was guided through the 3 class rooms (Red 4/5 year olds, Green 3 year old, and yellow 2 year olds), where LPA observed, age appropriate Fixtures, furniture, equipment and supplies and all was inspected for age appropriateness and is in good repair. LPA observed and inspected sleeping equipment (Mats). Toys and play equipment were also observed to be age appropriate clean and safe. All surfaces and materials accessible to children, including toys, are toxic free. LPA observed the facility has central heat and air, overhead lights as well as natural light.
LPA observed a bathroom right outside the preschool class rooms and is in good condition, water temperature, paper towels, toilet paper, and all were inspected for safety, sanitation and operable.
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Teacher child ratios were discussed in accordance with Title 22 Regulations and observed. Staff names were recorded. LPA discussed Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision that children should be under supervision and observation, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license.
Sheets/blankets will be brought by the child and taken home at the end of each week to be laundry. Appropriate Individual storage space was observed to be available for each child and cleanliness
was observed in the room. The children are provided water bottles to drink water freely. Parents donate cases of water bottles. Children will bring their own AM/PM snack and Lunch. The facility will provide PM snack. The facility has extra linen and food available if needed. Menus were observed posted. Containers used to discard food have tight fitting lids. The facility has a food pre area and is in the class room for snacks only. LPA observed a refrigerator and microwave and a large storage cabinet if needed. Space was inspected for safety and cleanliness. Licensee will take measures to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents. All food and drinks are to be labeled with the expiration date visible for all to see.
Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are present and are in operable condition in the class rooms. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors should be checked and batteries replaced as needed. The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC (Service date 05/25/2022 will be corrected) must be serviced annually or as often as necessary. Fire and earthquake drills must be conducted every 3 months and documented. Last drills were conducted on 11/13/2023. Hazardous items including disinfectants, poisonous, cleaning solutions and any other items that could pose a danger to children were observed to be stored inaccessible to children.
Licensing staff was then guided to the outdoor play area. The yard is self contained by a gate around the day care and the children can walk outside their class room door to get to the play ground. labeled water bottles will be used for children while outdoors. LPA observed age appropriate outdoor toys, play equipment and materials to be clean, safe and in good repair, as well as adequate shade available by use of a canopy and the school building. All areas around play equipment and slides are cushioned with material to absorb a fall. LPA advised the licensee
that the children need to be within the direct care and supervision, including visual observation and supervision of the teacher(s) at all times. No bodies of water were observed on the premise
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Child care centers shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well being of children, employees and visitors.
The facility has no transportation policy. Licensee states that any lifesaving medication will be stored in a locked area inaccessible to children in care. First aid supplies were observed to have all the required items including a thermometer. There is a fully equipped first aid kit available in each class room.
Criminal Records clearance:
Licensee 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.
Lead Testing:
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. (Licensee stated testing was completed on 08/19/2022 and was cleared, no proof provided). LPA referred licensee to the Department website for lead:
Lead Toxicity Prevention and water Testing Information
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 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, available at:
http://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/
.
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MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 Licensee, 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.
Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (
PIN
), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms.
To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe
and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.
Licensee email address was verified/obtained during this inspection. The licensee was advised that the email may be public information.
Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed for completeness; Inspection of required forms were made and documented on the LIC 857. LPA reviewed Staff records, which are documented on the LIC 859. Staff present have proof against TB, measles, pertussis, and influenza, as well as current Mandated reporter. LPA observed during staff file review, that there is at least one person trained in Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection and at all times. Children's roster was reviewed for completeness
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 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/process
.
At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued on this date.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Patricia Martinez.