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

On 03/13/2024 , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cristina Castellanos conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the facility named above. LPA Castellanos was greeted by Preschool Teacher/Site Supervisor Rosa Maria Torres and Instructional Assistant (IA) L. Guttierrez. LPA toured the facility both indoors and outdoors and observed 20 children in care, being supervised and cared for appropriately by 3 fingerprint cleared staff members. At approximately 10:25am Director Tia Belt-Brown arrived at the center and met with LPA Castellanos but then left at 11:20am. Present during today\342\200\231s inspection were Site Supervisor R. Torres, IA L. Gutierrez and Substitute A. Rodriguez. The preschool program operates an AM and PM session. The AM session is from 8:00am to11:00am and the PM session is from 12:15pm to 3:15pm. LPA observed classroom P1 (Room 17) being utilized by the preschool program. LPA was informed by Site Supervisor Torres that classroom P3 (Room 18) is used for the PM session and P2 (Room 16) is currently being used by Lawndale Elementary School District (LESD) Special Education Program. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are not being maintained during todays\342\200\231 inspection. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The preschool program is in compliance with Title 22 regulations regarding Staff to Student ratios. Parents sign their children in and out of the facility via the Care Connection online application. LPA Castellanos advised administrator to ensure that parents sign using their full legal name. Currently the facility does not have any preschool children that require medication. Medication, if any is stored in the classroom\342\200\231s mobile storage cabinet. LPA discussed with administrator all the necessary paperwork that needs to be included with the medication and reminded that all medication needs to be in its original content with current prescription. The allergy list was observed posted on the mobile storage cabinet. Continue There are no swimming pools, ponds, or other bodies of water on the premises . There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible to the children in care. All poisons are kept out of the children\342\200\231s reach on the top shelf above the classroom sink. The facility has a designated district custodial staff that cleans and disinfects as needed and every day in the evening. Teachers do the day-to-day cleaning in the classroom. LPA Castellanos observed a total of three (3) fully charged fire extinguishers, a smoke detector, and two (2) working carbon monoxide detectors in the classrooms. Additionally, all classrooms have a Pull Fire Alarm system. LPA observed the First Aid Kit next to the parent board near the classroom\342\200\231s main door. LPA reminded Site Supervisor Torres the importance of having the verification of the Disaster and Fire Drills Log available for review for classroom P1 (Room 17). All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. LPA Castellanos inspected the classroom and observed age-appropriate toys, books, and furnishings. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. 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. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb all falls. Facility provides meals for the AM & PM sessions through the Lawndale Elementary School District (LESD). The menu is posted on the classroom\342\200\231s parent board. Parents can also review the menu via the Parent Square/ClassDojo, online applications. All kitchen food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. LESD Cafeteria Staff members personally deliver meals to the classrooms. Administration was reminded that copies of the menus as served should be dated and kept on file for at least 30 days. The preschool program coordinates with school cafeteria staff to ensure that all dietary restrictions are being adhered to. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available to the children in care. Additionally, children bring in their own refillable water container. Inside the classroom there is a water fountain and a water jug. Page 2 The facility communicates with families via Class Dojo and Parent Square, both online applications, flyers and/or verbal communication during drop-off and/or pick-up time. Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed childcare facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. A current CPR and Pediatric First Aid was observed for administrators Torres and Gutierrez taken on 08/18/2023. Additionally, Ms. Torres holds a Child Development Teacher Permit issued on 08/12/2019. LPA observed ASCIP E-Learning Mandated Reporter Training Certifications (AB1432-23) for both staff members present during today\342\200\231s inspection. LPA discussed the importance of making sure that all training is from the approved vendor list. LPA discussed the importance of making sure that all Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid training is EMSA approved. LPA Castellanos will set up an appointment with the district office to further review staff\342\200\231s files. Per Director Belt-Brown all staff members will have completed their Mandated Reporter Training by the end of this month, since ASCIP E-Learning training does not meet the minimum requirements of health and safety code section 1596.8662. LPA Castellanos reviewed 6 children\342\200\231s files and observed files to be in compliance including current contact information for authorized representatives and/or relatives who can assume responsibility for the child, immunization records, and authorization for medical treatment. LPA provided Administrator Torres LIC125 and LIC311A forms for further review and reference. Additionally, LPA went over form LIC125 and the specifications require by the department with Director Belt-Brown. Administrator 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. Page 3 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 child care 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). Facility provides Incidental Medical Services - IMS. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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 \302\255 centers/ . The Administrator 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. LPA Castellanos reminded administrator to access the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov for access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. 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 . Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, there was one (1) deficiency cited at this time for violation of Title 22 Regulation: (see LIC809-D). Page 4 An exit interview was conducted, and Plan of Correction was reviewed and developed with Administrator. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and left with administrator Torres. 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 . Page 5