Routine inspection·May 9, 2023

On 05/09/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lisa Clayton conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the Child Care Center. LPA Clayton met with Director Monica Gonzalez and Assistant Director Jasmine Wright. LPA Clayton toured the facility indoors and outdoors. LPA Clayton observed 55 children in care, being supervised and cared for by 10 staff members. 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. All poisons are kept in a locked cabinet area. No poisons or other hazardous materials were observed during the inspection. 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 has a pull Fire Alarm, a 3A:10BC Fire Extinguisher that was serviced on 01/12/2023, a working carbon monoxide detector that meets statutory requirements. A Fire Prevention Inspection was completed January 2022 by the City of Torrance. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. All kitchen and food storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Parents provide lunch, and a morning and afternoon snack menu is posted. LPA reminded Director that 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 Director 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 off site activities. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use full legal signature and record the time of day. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. LPA reviewed children’s files and observed contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child, authorization for medical treatment, and medical assessment. LPA reviewed staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training and CPR First Aid. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are currently being provided. Director is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . LPA Clayton reminded Director 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. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited. Technical violations were issued regarding staff immunization records. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report was read and provided to the Director. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit was provided and required to be posted for 30 days.