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

On 06/27/2024 at 9:10 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Roxana Lopez and Priscilla Ochoa conducted an unannounced 3 year required inspection. Upon arrival LPA\342\200\231s were informed that Principal and Head Teacher were out- office manager called Principal Xochilt Sanchez who was covering for the day. Principal Xochilt Sanchez arrived at the facility at 9:45 and took over the inspection. This is an LAUSD state preschool program- This program is licensed for 115 children which operates Monday \342\200\223 Friday from 7:00 AM \342\200\223 5:30 PM. Per the Principal there are 57 children enrolled. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Facility consists of three classrooms- all classrooms were observed to be emptied. The following staff was present outside during this inspection: Room 1: Staff #1- Staff # 7 with 13 children and Room 2: Staff # 8- Staff # 11 with 18 children. 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. The licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. 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. Currently, the classroom has a corner used as an isolation area. There area cots available in the classroom. 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. -----Page 1 of 5-------- The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snack. Menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. Per Principal meals are dropped of daily by LAUSD cafeteria. All food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. At 10:14 am LPAs observed a box of milk and a box of yogurt with expiration dates of May 2024. Expired items were thrown away during inspection. There is drinking water available in the classroom via individual water bottles and water fountains- which are taken outside for children to drink. LPAs observed trash cans used for solid waste do have a tight-fitting lid. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children. Per Principal that there are no poisons stored at the facility. LPA\342\200\231s observed that there are smoke and carbon detectors in the facility. The last Earthquake Drill was conducted on 6/7/2024. LPAs observed sleeping arrangements in form of cots. Per Principal sheets are washed every week by an outsource company. 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, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. 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. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. All staff have received an active criminal record clearance as a condition of their employment with the Los Angeles Unified School District.-------------------------------Page 2 of 5--------------------------------- LPAs did not review complete staff files during the inspection due to the staff files being stored at the administrative office. LPAs will review staff files at a later time and date. If staff files were to be incomplete during the time and date that LPA reviews files, a case management inspection will occur at the facility to reflect the incomplete files. At 10:45 AM, LPAs observed that facility did not report the change of Principal and principals file was not complete. Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting \342\200\223 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 . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . 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 licensee 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.-------------------Page 3 of 5-------- 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). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPAs advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 Centers and Family Child Care Homes facility representative 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. Facility representative 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. --------------- pg. 4 of 5 ----------------------- 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 Based on the LPA\342\200\231s observations and records review, 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 & safety. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Principal Xochilt Sanchez and Principal Carolyn Macaranas. ------------------------------------------------------------- pg. 5 of 5---------------------------------------------------------------------