Routine inspection·May 26, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Judy Mora conducted an unannounced Required 1 year inspection. LPA met with Teacher, Samantha Arias. This is a preschool program serving 60 children ages 2 to 6 years old The facility operates Monday – Friday from 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM. Per staff there are 33 children enrolled. There is a waiver on file for the staff files to be reviewed at the administrative office. Waiver was observed to be posted. At approximately 1:46 PM LPA Mora began facility tour with Teacher Samantha Arias. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. LPA observed 12 children with 02 staff in Room 1 and 09 children with 02 staff in Room 2. LPA observed most children to be napping at this time. 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. Staff names were recorded. Criminal Record Clearances were reviewed. During this inspection, all children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher at all times. LPA observed required forms to be posted on the Parent Board located near entrance of facility. LPA observed the following: Facility License, Snack Menus, LIC 613A Personal Rights, PUB 269 Child Car Seat Poster, PUB 369 Notification of Parent's Rights, and LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan. LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness and Verification of Disaster and Fire Drills were reviewed, last drill was 04/17/23. LPA observed the facility to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment was inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All surfaces and materials accessible to children, including toys, are toxic free. All toilets are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All classroom floors were observed to be safe and clean. At this time, any empty space in the classrooms are used as an isolation area. 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. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE* Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. The facility provides AM snack, lunch and PM snack. Food is brought on a daily basis from the International Institute of Los Angeles. LPA observed jugs of water and disposable cups available for drinking water both indoors and outdoors. All containers used for storage of solid wastes have a tight fitting cover on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. The outdoor playground is fully fenced. LPA observed at approximately 1:45 PM that some of the outdoor play equipment is not in good condition. LPA observed a wooden table peeling, a child size sofa and cushion that are peeling and have sponge exposed, and a garden planter that is broken and noticeably splintered. LPA advised staff to remove items from the yard. LPA observed age appropriate toys and equipment. The areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings or slides have cushioning that absorbs a fall. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition as is free of hazards. A sufficient shaded area was observed. Teacher states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this. Teacher states there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. Transportation services are not provided at this facility. LPA reviewed sign in and out sheets for accuracy. LPA observed all children present to be signed in. Staff and children files were not reviewed on this date due to not being available. Files will be reviewed at a later date. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. IMS are provided at the facility. Per Teacher, there are currently no children on medications. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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 *REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 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 tools, please send them by email 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 . Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. There were no deficiencies given during this inspection. A technical violation was issued. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview was conducted with Teacher Samantha Arias. *END OF REPORT