Routine inspection (multi-day)·April 1, 2025

On 4/1/25 at 12:50pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeanine Lipsey conducted an unannounced continued Required 3-year Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted by Teacher's assistant (TA) Gisel Banuelos. Director Daniel Jauregui, who arrived at 1pm. Upon arrival, there were zero children present. During the inspection, 11 children arrived and left; they were supervised by Director and TA. The after-school program is license for 30 children. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. The school is located on an elementary school site. Upon arrival to the after-school program the staff signs the children in and parents sign them out at pick up time. A walk through of the classroom area was conducted. LPA observed required postings in a prominent area. LPA did not observe PUB 269 Child passenger restraint system poster. The classroom space was found to be clean and free from any potential hazards. Furniture was found to be in good repair and age appropriate. LPA observed locks on the cabinets making and toxins inaccessible to children. There is adequate heating, lighting and ventilation. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. A bottle of ibuprofen of medication was observed in an unlocked cabinet shared by public school staff. Page 1 LPA observed a staff bathroom and a separate children\342\200\231s bathroom. Toilets flush properly and has adequate toilet paper and paper towels available. The bathroom was found to be clean. There is adequate lighting/ventilation in the bathroom area. PM snacks are provided by the school. Menus are posted for viewing. There is a refrigerator and microwave oven. The refrigerator is being shared by elementary school staff. LPA Advised shelves in the refrigerator should be labeled to separate programs items from the elementary school. Drinking water is readily available. A water dispenser was observed for dispensing water in classroom. The facility is equipped with a working smoke detector and Carbon Monoxide detector. First Aid Kit was observed to be complete. Fire Drill log was observed to not be current, with the last date of August of 2024. The facility has a mat available for napping. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were complete. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were incomplete. The Teachers aide was missing, proof of fingerprint clearance, the Mandated Reporter Training, Immunizations and transcripts. The name of the childcare center director or fully qualified teacher designated to act in the director\342\200\231s absence has been reported to the Department. 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 . Page 2 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 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 to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . 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/ . Director 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. Based on LPA's observations, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children's health & safety. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Daniel Jauregui. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Page 3