Routine inspection·October 18, 2024

On Friday, October 18, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mayra Rivera conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Lead Teacher Lucya Martinez and Program Coordinator Lilian Bamaca who guided LPA Rivera on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program that serves children ages 2 to 5 years. This program operates Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sign in and out takes place at the main entrance area. All areas identified on the facility sketch were toured and inspected both indoors and outdoors. Teacher and child ratio were observed, and present staff are fingerprinted cleared and have proof of pediatric first aid/CPR. Annual fee is current. LPA Rivera entered classroom head start 1. LPA Rivera observed 13 children with staff #1 and staff #2 present providing care and supervision. LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed a cubby for children to store their personal belongings. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored inside top cabinet with a key lock making it inaccessible for children to reach and open. LPA Rivera observed a step trash bin with a lid. LPA Rivera entered classroom head start 2. LPA Rivera observed 13 children with staff #3 and staff #4 present providing care and supervision. LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed a cubby for children to store their personal belongings. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored inside top cabinet with a key lock making it inaccessible for children to reach and open. LPA Rivera observed a step trash bin with a lid. LPA Rivera entered classroom early head start 1. LPA Rivera observed 7 children with staff #5 and staff #6 present providing care and supervision LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed a cubby for children to store their personal belongings. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored inside the top cabinet with a key lock making it inaccessible for children to reach and open. LPA Rivera observed a step trash bin with a lid. LPA entered classroom early head start 2. LPA Rivera observed 7 children with staff #7 and staff #8 present providing care and supervision. LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed a cubby for children to store their personal belongings. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored inside the top cabinet with a key lock making it inaccessible for children to reach and open. LPA Rivera observed a step trash bin with a lid. Heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated by LPA Rivera. LPA observed central AC/heater and vents located on the ceiling. LPA observed the thermostats located in classroom head start 1 and classroom early head start 2 and temperatures to be between 70-71 degrees. Smoke detectors were not tested during this visit due to the detectors being wired to the emergency pull down fire alarm system. Carbon monoxide detectors in classroom 116 and 109, LPA Rivera tested and heard the sound. They are operable. The last emergency drill was conducted on 10/17/24. LPA observed napping equipment cot’s to be in good condition and stored in the classrooms. First aid kit supplies are kept inside the classrooms and LPA observed the kits to be fully equipped. During this visit, per lead teacher Lucya, stated currently has one child with prescribed medication Albuterol. LPA observed the Albuterol to expire on 12/2025. Lead teacher stated currently has no children enrolled with severe food allergies. LPA Rivera asked if there are any poisons, firearms, weapons, or bodies of water. Program coordinator stated no firearms, weapons, no poisons nor bodies of water. LPA did not observe firearms or weapons, poisons, or bodies of water. Program coordinator stated the ill isolation area takes place in the director’s office and children will utilize staff restroom. Classroom head start 1 and head start 2 share a restroom, and the restroom is located between both classrooms. Classroom early head start 1 and early head start 2 share a restroom, and the restroom is located between both classrooms. LPA Rivera observed the restrooms to be in good condition with working toilets, sinks, hand soap dispenser and paper towels. LPA observed a total of 6 toilets and 6 hand washing sinks. In the early head start restroom, LPA observed a diapering changing table to be arm’s length to a handwashing sink. Per lead teacher Lucya, liner paper is utilized, and the surface is disinfected with bleach and water. Soiled clothing is not rinsed in the sink, and clothing is placed inside a plastic bag and sent home. LPA Rivera entered the outdoor play area. LPA Rivera observed 1 shed closed are locked with a keypad lock. LPA Rivera observed the equipment to be in a safe condition, free of sharp, no lose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. LPA Rivera observed play structure equipment to be age appropriate for ages 2-5 years and areas around or under high climbing equipment, are cushioned with granulated rubber mat that may absorb a fall. For adequate shade, LPA Rivera observed hip roof shade structure. LPA observed the playground yard to be fenced and the side gate and slide gate closed and locked with a keypad lock. LPA observed 2 trash bins with tight lids. For outdoor water drinking, staff bring out water jugs and disposable cups. This program provides meals and snacks. Meals and snacks are provided by an outside vendor. LPA Rivera informed program coordinator Lilian any food brought from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. For water drinking, LPA Rivera observed water pitchers and disposable cups in the classrooms. LPA observed the food preparation area to be clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin and storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins with tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents. Lead testing was conducted on 8/9/22 and no lead exceedance. The following documents were posted in a prominent, publicly accessible area at the facility: Facility License, Notification of Parents' Rights (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Menu, and Earthquake Preparedness (LIC 9148). PUB 269 Child Passenger System Poster, and Daily Schedule. LPA Rivera observed sign in sheets and observed 40 signatures. LPA Rivera reviewed children’s files and observed the files to be complete. LPA Rivera observed the roster and during this visit, LPA Rivera was not able to fully review staff files as they are located at their administrative site 197750071. LPA Rivera observed Lead Teacher Lucya Martinez American Heart Association Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification dated 2/10/24, child abuse mandated reporting certificate dated 6/20/23. Items discussed during this visit: 1. The following items are prohibited by Licensing: Refused Entry to a Facility or Any Part of a Facility is a violation of Section 1596.852, 1596.853 or 1597.09. Regulations 101238 (g) (2), The Presence of an Excluded Individual, Fire Clearance Violations, Accessible Bodies of Water, Accessible Firearms, Ammunition or Both 2. Breakfast/Lunch/Snack Menus: Menus are required to be posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days must also be available upon request. 3. Current Children’s Roster: Each childcare facility shall maintain a current roster of children who are provided care in the facility. The roster shall include the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the child's parent or guardian, and the name and telephone number of the child's physician. This roster shall be available to the licensing agency upon request. 4.LIC 125 Entrance Checklist for Child Care Center: LPAs advised that forms, regulations, and quarterly updates can be accessed on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . 5.Pediatric First Aid and CPR:. Pediatric First Aid and CPR: American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) Certification and at least one person trained in Pediatric First Aid and CPR must be present must be renewed every two years. 6.Designated Staff: The name of the childcare center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence must be on file. 7.Qualifications: Educational background, training, and/or experience for each staff present must be available for review 8. Immunization Requirements: Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or influenza declination. 9.Children’s Records: must be available for review; including but not limited to, the following: Name, address, and telephone number of the child's authorized representative and of relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary. 10.Staff Records: must be available for review; background clearance, LIC 503 Health Screening report, LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, Staff Qualifications, LIC 9050 Employee Rights, LIC 501 Personnel Record, AB 1207 Mandated Child Abuse Certification, MMR, TDAP, TB, influenza, or influenza declination. 11. Isolation- When a child is ill, he/she shall be separated from other children, and remain separated. 12. Annual fees must be paid promptly and by the due date or a late fee shall be assessed and/or the license shall be terminated. 13. Any unusual incidents or injuries must be reported to the Department within 24 hours via telephone and within seven (7) days in writing (refer to LIC 624). 14. Fire and safety drills must be performed every six (6) months and documented for review by the Department. 15. The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC must be serviced annually or as often as necessary and carbon monoxide detectors should be checked, and batteries replaced as needed. Lilian Bamaca 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. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. 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-carecenters/ . Program coordinator Lilian Bamaca was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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 . No deficiencies given during this visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Exit interview conducted and report and appeal rights were reviewed with program coordinator Lilian Bamaca.