Routine inspection (3-year)·March 27, 2024

On 3/27/24 at 9:30am, (LPA) Licensing Program Analyst Stephanie Li and (LPM) Licensing Program Manager Claudia Guangorena conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival licensing staff met assistant teacher Christina Morales, who led a tour of the facility. Per teacher, there are currently 14 children enrolled in the program. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 7:30am-2:00pm. The program operates at Kellogg/Polytecnic elementary school in Rm 33. Visitors must sign in and enter through the office. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The facility consists of 1 classroom and 2 outdoor play areas. The following was observed: Room 33 had 14 children and 2 staff and parent volunteer. Another preschool age classroom is on site, Rm 15 servicing special needs students ages 3-5. 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/cots) and bedding were inspected for good condition, appropriate storage, and cleanliness . Napping linens were observed to be on children's folded mats stacked on top of each other causing direct contact with other children's linens. Touching linens is a health and safety hazard. Licensing staff advised teachers that linens need to be stored so that they are not coming into contact with other linens. Citation is being issued for nap equipment storage (see 809 D citation page) Children's linens are washed weekly by a washing service. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. First Aid supplies are available and complete. Drinking water was readily available indoors. Front and back of the classroom is used as an isolation area, there is a chair available for an ill child to rest and one of the restrooms will be used if needed. Page 1 of 4 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. Facility provides breakfast and lunch through the school districts food program. 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 2/6/24 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 state there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises. The last Disaster drill was conducted in Jan 2024. Reminded teachers disaster drills must be conducted at least every six months. At 10:15 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. The children use the kindergarten playground. Licensing staff observed two damaged metal vent screens along the bottom of bungalow Rm 15. Metals vent screens are bent upwards and accessible to children posing a risk. Damaged vents need to be in good repair for the health and safety of children in care. Citation is being issued (see 809-D citation page) Drinking water is readily available outdoors. At 10:45am, Licensing staff observed that teaching staff use the children's restroom. Teachers stated due to teacher-child ratios, they are unable to leave the classroom to use the designated staff bathroom in the staff lounge. Citation is being issued for staff bathroom. (see 809-D page) Licensing staff advised that teachers need to use the designated staff bathroom, not the children's bathroom. In the meantime, Lead teacher will contact principal to relieve her for the bathroom. 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. Page 2 of 4 Staff and children records were not available for review as they are kept at the Pomona Child Devlopment Center. LPA will review records at a later date. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. (Christina Morales, CPR ex. 3/2/26) Lead teacher Naushaba Neheen had proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. Staff present had proof of TB. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) is not being provided at this time. 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 Facility 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 . 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). Page 3 of 4 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 . Facility 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, 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\342\200\231s health and safety. 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 lead teacher Naushaba Naheen. Page 4 of 4