Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 2/13/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Isabel Ortega met with Director, Neli Plouzia
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Lilt Khachatryan- Program Director
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ducted an Annual Random Inspection. LPA toured and inspected the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. During inspection LPA observe 61 children in care and twelve staff proving care and supervision. Facility operates in 6 classrooms referred to as; The Space, The Jungle, The World, The Ocean, The City, and The Forest Room serving ages 2 years to 5-year-olds.
Facility\342\200\231s hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Facility provides children enrolled with breakfast, morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack. A menu is visibly posted in the kitchen, in each classroom and by the entrance door. Facility has Procare appand every Friday the menu is posted. Facility follows food allergy regulations and allergies are posted in each classroom and in the kitchen preparation area. Currently there are no children with a medical IMS, if any facility has a plan to store medication in the main office.
An isolation area takes place in the main office. Children have the option for rest time and quiet time if needed cots were observed. Nap time is included in the schedule, and parents provide sheets, and blankets which are taken home every Friday for wash and returned on Monday.
Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, toilets flush properly. Each restroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap and paper towels available. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked of toiletries by staff during the day and Friday deep clean is conducted with all toys, equipment, and material. Monday through Friday at 6:00pm a custodian disinfects and sanitizes the facility.
According to Facility, there are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this inspection. According to Facility there are no weapons nor guns at the facility. LPA did not observe any weapons or guns at the facility during inspection.
The furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and AC ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed individual storage for children's belongings.
Facility sampled water for lead on and results were under 5.5 ppb allowable, according to facility children are provided with filtered drinking water from a water dispenser and individual disposable cups are available, children also have the option to bring their own individual water bottles. LPA observed a clear water pitcher in each classroom with individual water bottles and disposable cups. According to facility the water pitcher is also utilized for outdoor play.
Facility has all the required posted documents: Facility License, Notice of Parent's Rights Poster, Emergency Disaster Plan, Car seat safety and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist.
First Aid supplies, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide were observed to be operating properly. The fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is reading in green; the Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 7/26/2024 (LPA observed a grey tag on the Fire Extinguisher).
Trash cans with tight lids were observed. Food and snacks were inspected, and are properly labeled, stored, and within expiration date. Facility has emergency snacks available on site. Cleaning supplies are out of reach of children.
Emergency Drills are conducted every sixth month last drill was conducted and documented on 1/24/2025 at 10:30 a.m. (fire and earthquake drills completed).
The outdoor play area was inspected and observed to be free of hazards, loose, or sharp objects. Equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair. During outdoor play children have access to filtered water from a water dispenser and disposable cup are available. There is one shed maintained locked and utilized for arts and craft materials, toys, equipment, and supplies.
Children's records were reviewed for completeness. Health History, Emergency contact and Medical Exams; Immunization Records are all in the children's file. The facility roster was up to date and all staff have been fingerprinted and association to the designated license number.
One staff is currently certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid through the American Red Cross which does not expire until 6/02/25. Childcare Provider Mandated Reporter (AB1207) training certificate is dated 9/032024.
The following Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed.
This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, 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/
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All staff are required to take the Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter (AB1207) training every 2 years.
www.mandatedreporterca.com
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Upon hired date all staff are required to be immunized and show proof of immunization records according to Title 22 regulations.
Beginning on January 1, 2018,
Assembly Bill 1207 (2015)
requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be conducted at the following website
www.mandatedreporterca.com
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For additional information and forms visit our website at:
www.cdss.ca.gov
For updates on Community Care Licensing please visit the following website at:
Childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov
https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/
Facility is aware all staff are mandated child abuse reporters, and all suspected child abuse shall be reporter to the Child Abuse Hot-line 1 (800) 422-4453.
Per Title 22 Regulations facility is complying with rules and regulation, no deficiencies will be issued today. An exit Interview was conducted with facility. A copy of this Report, a Notice of Site Visit and appeal rights were provided on this day. A copy of this report must be made available to the public for 3 years. The Notice of site visit shall be visibly posted for 30 days.