Routine inspection·February 24, 2025

On 2/24/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Adrian Risher conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with Director Hannah Ford , and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are 8am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday. LPA observed 39 children with 5 staff. LPA confirmed the facility phone number:424 333 9950 ext 2046. The preschool is located on the campus of Hermosa View Elementary. The children were being properly supervised in the classrooms and in the outside play area. The facility has 3 classrooms( Rooms 222, 223, 224). LPA observed designated cubbies in each classroom. LPA observed age appropriate equipment in each classroom. LPA observed furniture and equipment are in good condition. LPA observed cots that are used for napping. The isolation area is in the health office which is located main office of the school. LPA observed proper sign in/out documentation on the Procare app. LPA inspected the bathrooms located in the classroom and the hallway. Each classroom has 1 sink and 1 toilet that are operating properly. There is one boys bathroom and one girls bathroom located in the hallway next to the classrooms. The boys bathroom has 2 toilets, 2 urinals and 2 sinks. The girls bathroom has 3 toilets and 2 sinks. Director stated the elementary provides 1 morning snack for the students. Parents provide the child's lunch each day or they can purchase a lunch from the school for a monthly fee. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. Cleaning supplies are stored in a locked cabinet in each classroom. Medication is stored in the nurses office which is located in the main office. LPA observed at least one carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors during inspection. LPA observed fire extinguishers throughout the facility. Each classroom has first aid kits and thermometers. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. LPA observed age-appropriate play equipment in the outside play area. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. The outside play area is safe and in good condition. The outside play area is on the blacktop or the preschool's designated area called the Dolphin Cove. LPA observed a play apparatus, toys and equipment. LPA completed file reviews for children and staff. Children and staff files were complete. LPA observed more than one staff with current cpr and pediatric first aid certification. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them and on the school's website. LPA reviewed disaster and fire drill logs which were current. No deficiencies are cited today . 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 . Facility representative 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 . PIN 22-05-CCP Page Four LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. 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/ . Facility representative 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Hannah Ford.