Routine inspection (3-year)·February 13, 2024

On 2/13/24 at 1:00pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA)s Stephanie Li and Nolan Tcheng conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with Teacher Elizabeth Lasso who led a tour of the facility. The is a preschool license with a toddler component. Preschool classrooms are HS1, HS2, HS3, and HS4. Toddler rooms are K1, K2, and K3. There are currently 15 full time toddlers enrolled and 58 preschoolers enrolled. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:15pm. The facility operates on Arroyo Elementary. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The facility consists of 7 classrooms and 2 outdoor playground. The following was observed: Room K1 had 3 children and 2 staff, Room K2 had 0 children and 0 staff, Room K3 had 4 children and 2 staff, Room HS1 had 14 children and 2 staff, Room HS2 had 9 children and 2 staff, Room HS3 had 12 children and 2 staff, and Room HS4 had 7 children and 2 staff. 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. Licensing staff 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 mats and cots and bedding were inspected for good condition, appropriate storage, and cleanliness . Page 1 of 4 At 2:15pm, LPA\342\200\231s observed the napping linens in Room HS1 were not appropriately stored. The mats were lying on top of each other with the linens around the mats creating the linens above and below to be touching/over lapping. This is a violation of health and safety standards in Title 22 regulations, 101239.1(c)(2). LPA\342\200\231s advised teachers that children\342\200\231s linen need to be stored separately and not come into contact with other children\342\200\231s linen. Teacher Robert stated that he will provide gallon size ziploc bags to store children\342\200\231s linens in their cubbies. A laundry service is used to wash children\342\200\231s linens weekly. Storage for children's belongings were inspected. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. LPA\342\200\231s observed that right toilet in toddler classroom K1 has a leak creating a puddle at the foot of the toilet. Teacher Stephanie Savala stated that she has submitted a ticket for repair request with the school district. The left toilet is available for use. LPA\342\200\231s also advised Teacher Stephanie Savala that the changing table needs to be within arms reach of a sink per Health and Safety Codes. LPA\342\200\231s advised moving changing table into restroom. First Aid supplies are available and complete. Drinking water was readily available indoors. Quiet/cozy area in the room is used as an isolation area, there is a chair available for an ill child to rest and teachers stated that parents are very responsive when their child is sick and will pick up promptly. Licensing staff 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. School district provides am/pm snacks and lunches. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall 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 01/23/24 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. Teachers states there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises. The last Disaster drill was conducted in Jan 2024. Reminded director disaster drills must be conducted at least every six months. At 9:15 am, licensing staff 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. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Drinking water is readily available outdoors. Pge 2 of 2 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. Staff records and childrens records are not available for review as they are kept at Pomona Child Development Center. LPA\342\200\231s will review them at a later time. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection, Para-professional-Barbara Pacheco, CPR 2/10/26. Facility is currently providing IMS. 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 is in the process of remediating lead exceedances. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information . Page 3 of 4 Director 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. Based on Licensing staff observations, a technical violation is being provided to address the appropriate storage of children\342\200\231s napping linens in classroom HS1. See the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) \342\200\223 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 Teacher Elizabeth Lasso. Page 4 of 4