Routine inspection·June 9, 2023

On 6/9/2023 Licensing Program Analysts Loyce Phillips and Sarah Garcia conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the preschool license. Licensing Program Analysts met with Director, Sylvia Ruiz and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Licensing Program Analysts observed 4 classrooms in session. Orange classroom-21 children with 2 staff members Purple classroom - 17 children with 2 staff members Yellow classroom - 13 children with 2 staff members Green classroom - 11 children with 2 staff members The facility is open Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm. 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. No poisons 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. All toilets and hand washing faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. The facility provides am/pm snacks. 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. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Children bring their personal water bottles from home and water is available. Areas around high climbing equipment, slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide and smoke detectors that meet statutory requirements. 809-C Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals are subject to a criminal record review and 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. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. The sign-in/out sheets were not complete (see LIC 809D). 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. Licensing Program Analysts reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. Licensing Program Analysts reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis, measles and current documentation of completed Mandated Reporter Training. Menus for am/pm snacks are posted one month in advance where an authorized representative can view them. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are 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 . Licensing Program Analysts and Director discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide 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, deficiencies are cited and technical advisories were discussed. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report was read and provided to the Director. Appeals rights were discussed and LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit was provided and required to be posted for 30 days.