Routine inspection (3-year)·January 11, 2024

On 01/11/2024 , 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 Maribel Gutierrez and Instructional Assistant (IA) M. Cornejo. LPA toured the facility both indoors and outdoors and observed 12 children in care, being supervised and cared for appropriately by 2 fingerprint cleared staff members. At approximately 9:40am Director Tia Belt-Brown arrived at the center and met with LPA Castellanos but then left at 10:16am. Present during today\342\200\231s inspection were Site Supervisor M. Gutierrez and IA M. Cornejo. The preschool program operates an AM and PM session. The AM session is from 8:00am to 11:00am and the PM session is from 12:15pm to 3:15pm. LPA observed only classroom 5 being utilized by the preschool program. LPA was informed by Site Supervisor Gutierrez and Director Belt-Brown that classroom 4 currently is being used by Lawndale Elementary TK/K program. LPA reminded Director Belt-Brown that any classrooms initially licensed through our department and are no longer being used need to be reported to the department to see if the capacity initially licensed for needs to be updated to meet Title 22 regulations or if further review is needed. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are 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. Medication is stored in the nurse\342\200\231s office. Currently the facility does not have any preschool children that need medication. LPA discussed all necessary paperwork that needs to be included with medication, medication needs to be in its original content with current prescription. Allergy list was observed posted by the children\342\200\231s roster in the classroom. Continue 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. Disinfectants and cleaning solutions were observed to be stored on the top shelf above the classroom sink, all inaccessible to the children in care. LPA Castellanos observed two fully charged fire extinguishers and two working carbon monoxide detectors in both classrooms. The classrooms have a Pull Fire Alarm system. LPA did not observe any smoke detectors in classrooms 4 and 5. LPA advised administrator to have them installed. 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 classrooms 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 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 online application. 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. Copies of the menus as served shall be dated and kept on file for at least 30 days. Preschool program coordinates with school cafeteria staff to ensure that all dietary restriction are being adhere too. LPA observed First Aid Kit in the classroom. 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. Facility communicates with families via the Parent Square online application, flyers and/or verbal communication during 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. Page 2 At least one person is trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. Current CPR and Pediatric First Aid was observed for administrator M. Gutierrez, training was taken on 8/18/2023. Maribel Gutierrez holds a Child Development Site Supervisor Permit. Mandated Reporter Trainings for both staff members present were reviewed, and LPA discussed the importance of making sure that all training is from the approve vendor list. LPA discussed the importance of making sure all Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid training is EMSA approved. LPA Castellanos will set up an appointment with the district office to review the staff\342\200\231s files. 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 reminded Director that the name of the Child Care Center Director and/or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director\342\200\231s absence should be reported to the Department and a qualifying package should be submitted as well for Department review. LPA provided Administrator M. Gutierrez LIC125 and LIC311A forms for further review and reference. Additionally, LPA will also email Director Belt-Brown the forms provided to administrator Gutierrez. Director 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. 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). Page 3 This 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, no deficiencies were cited during today\342\200\231s inspection. Exit interview conducted, and report was reviewed with Administrator Maribel Gutierrez. A copy of this report was discussed and left with administrator Maribel Gutierrez. 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 4