Routine inspection·November 6, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Seung Lee and Mariah Aguirre conducted an unannounced annual random inspection. Upon arrival LPAs Lee met with administrator Christina Salazar and Director Fiona Emersley who provided a tour of the facility. The following was observed. This facility is a preschool program which consists of five (4) classrooms, and days and hours of operation are Monday thru Friday, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Adequate lighting and ventilation were observed in each classroom. Napping equipment and bedding were inspected for good condition, appropriate storage and cleanliness. Each child has a fold-up blanket, which is taken home at the end of the week. Storage for children's belongings was inspected. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, toilet paper, area safety and sanitation. LPAs observed trash cans with tight fitting lids. Snack menus were reviewed. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. Children bring their own lunch and snacks. AM snacks is provided by the facility. The children bring their own personal water bottles. The personal bottles are filled from a dispenser in the Kitchen. The children bring their water from indoors outside during outside play time. At this time, the room adjacent to the office is used as an isolation area for ill children. There is a small couch available for ill children to use and the children will use the staff restroom. Areas around and/or under climbing equipment has sand to absorb a fall. There is also a cemented area for children to ride their bikes. There is outside shade for resting and required fencing was also observed. Outdoor play equipment was observed to be in good repair. Teacher child ratios were observed and staff names recorded. Sign in/out sheets and procedures were reviewed with Director. Staff and children records were reviewed for completeness and an inspection of required forms was made. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) : Administrator states that there are no children enrolled that require IMS at this time . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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 . LPA advised the licensee how to access forms and regulations on line at: www.ccld.ca.gov . Deficiencies cited during the inspection were in accordance with child care center regulations. Please see the attached 809D page for additional information. 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 made by a licensing representative . Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview with facility administrator Christina Salazar and Director Fiona Emersley. Appeal rights discussed and explained