Routine inspection (3-year)·December 14, 2023

On 12/14/23 at 9:45AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joe Katrdzhyan conducted an Unannounced Required \342\200\223 1 Year inspection to the above facility. Upon arrival, LPA met with Director / Jeong Choi and disclosed the purpose of the visit. Entrance Checklist \342\200\223 Child Care Centers was provided to the Director. Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 60 . This is a preschool program which consists of four (4) classrooms; Room 1, Room 2, Room 3 and Room 4. The following staff were present during this inspection: Room 1: Staff #1 with 7 preschoolers; Room 2: Staff #2 and #3 with 10 preschoolers; Room 3: Staff #4 with 11 preschoolers; Room 4: Staff #5 with 6 preschoolers. The facility was observed to be within the license capacity and limitations. Facility operation hours are Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5:30PM. LPA was taken on a guided tour of the facility of both indoors and outdoors. The furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. LPA observed surface of classrooms to be safe and clean, and child size tables and chairs available for children well maintained. LPA observed learning stations for dramatic play, math, and science with toys well maintained free of loose and sharp parts and a library area available for quiet play. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. There were cubbies observed as storage for children's belongings. Mats/cots were inspected. Per Director, Linens and blankets are provided by the parents and are taken home weekly for washing. Availability of drinking water was reviewed. LPA observed filtered water station available for children and children's personal water bottles. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, area safety and sanitation. LPA observed 2 bathrooms available for children and each bathroom was equipped with 2 toilets and 2 sinks. Hazardous items including poisonous cleaning compounds were stored inaccessible to children. The First Aid kit is kept in the cabinet, located in classroom 1 . The First Aid kit was inventoried for necessary supplies. Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are present in the facility. Disaster drill log was Page 1 of 4 available during today\342\200\231s inspection, last disaster drill was conducted on 11/15/23. Per Director, isolation area for sick children is in the main entrance area. According to Director, medication is only administered to a child when accompanied with a doctor's note and stored in a safe place inaccessible to children. Lunch menus were reviewed and observed posted. Children bring their own snacks to the facility. Per Director, facility only provides lunch to children in care. Lunch is not prepared at the facility and is catered through an outside vendor. Outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. Required shade and fencing were inspected. LPA Katrdzhyan advised that the children need to be within the direct care and supervision, including visual supervision of the teacher(s) at all times. The children have access to their own water bottles during outside play. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water; no bodies of water or hazards observed. Teacher-child ratios were observed and staff names recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Sign-in and out sheets and procedures were reviewed. Personal Rights of children were observed by LPA. Staff and children\342\200\231s records were reviewed. Inspection of required forms were made and documented on the LIC 857 for children and the LIC 859 for staff. Criminal Record Clearances were reviewed for adults. There is at least one staff member trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. The Director\342\200\231s Pediatric First Aid and CPR expires on 9/19/24. Staff present did have proof of AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. During today's visit, LPA observed an uncleared adult (Staff 1) working at the facility and providing care and supervision to children in care, prior to obtaining a criminal record clearance. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. Licensee 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 . Page 2 of 4 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). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . Per Director, Kids Town Center has not completed lead testing in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred Director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information . The following were discussed with the Director: Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours. Smoking is prohibited. 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 . Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over in the facility, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed facility. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors should be checked and batteries replaced as needed. Changes should be reported to the Department as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your location. Page 3 of 4 LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . LPA advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and to CCL within the time frame specified by the regulation. The following deficiencies were observed to be in violation of California code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 (refer to 809D). Upon receipt of this report, the Licensee shall post the Notice of Site Visit and any Licensing report documenting a type \342\200\234A\342\200\235 deficiency. The report and the Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required, will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty. A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). The Acknowledgement of Receipt (LIC 9224 form must be maintained in each child\342\200\231s file immediately upon receipt from parent. Licensee was provided with a copy of the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) Form during this visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Director and Appeals Rights provided. Page 4 of 4