Routine inspection (3-year)·February 8, 2024

On 02/08/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Suzette Ornelas conducted unannounced required annual inspection continuation at the address mentioned above. . LPA met with Center Director, ERENDIDA ROMERO and discussed the purpose of the visit. The Director guided LPA on a tour of the facility inside and out. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:30am-5:30pm. LPA observed all required postings in a prominent area. The facility has a toddler component for 20 children ages 18 months - 36 months. LPA observed 64 children and 13 staff. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. A walk through of the classroom area was conducted. LPA observed 5 licensed preschool classrooms on the premises, and 1 toddler classroom, located in a seperate building with its own yard.. RM1(TK)/RM2(PS2)/RM3(PS1)/RM4(2s2)/RM5(2s1)(Preschool Classrooms) RM6(Toddler Room) RM 1: 16 children with a ratio of 2 teachers RM 2 : 0 children with a ratio of 0 teachers RM 3: 14 children with a ratio of 2 teachers RM 4 : 12 children with a ratio of 2 teachers RM 5: 14 children with a ratio of 3 teachers RM 6: 8 children with a ratio of 1 teachers A walk through of the classroom room space was conducted, the space was found to be clean and free from any potential hazards. Furniture was found to be in good repair and age appropriate. There is adequate heating, lighting and ventilation. Isolation area for sick students is in the Directors Office. LPA observed adequate arrangements for isolation and care of ill children. The bathroom and toileting areas were inspected, LPA observed toilets and sinks to accommodate the facility’s capacity. Facility is equipped with 10 toilets and 17 sinks. Toilets flush properly, toilets and sinks are reachable by the children in care. The restrooms have adequate toilet paper and paper towels available. The bathrooms were found to be clean. There is adequate lighting/ventilation in the bathroom area. Playground equipment is in safe condition and free of hazards. The surface of the outdoor activity space is in need of repair, wooden fence surrounding the play yard needs to be repaired or replaced due to broken panels. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean and safe. Per Administrator, school provides daily meals for children. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors via water dispensers located in every classrooms. The facility is equipped with a working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed fire extinguishers (2A 10BC) located throughout the facility with service date of 6/14/2023. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. First Aid Kit was observed to be complete. Fire Drill log was observed to be current. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection. The facility has sufficient cribs, cots or mats for child/infant napping. Each crib, mat or cot is occupied by only one child/infant at time. Cribs are kept free from all loose articles including blankets and pillows and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib/cot/mat. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Staff physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. LPA provided director with a copy of the What Does a Safe Sleep Environment Look Like Flyer and Safe Sleep FAQ's Log. Staff-infant ratio requirements are being met while infants are sleeping. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete. Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. CPR and Pediatric First Aid certificates were observed to be current. 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. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete. 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/ . LPA and Administrator 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. 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 . Administrator 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 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 . Administrator 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. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, 1 deficiency is being cited. (see LIC809-D page) This report shall be made available to the public upon request. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, ERENDIDA ROMERO .