Routine inspection·April 24, 2025

On 04/24/2025 at 9:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carolyn Tuba conducted an unannounced random inspection. LPA arrived at the main school office as the facility is located on Don Julian Elementary school campus and was instructed that the Head Start Preschool Program has a separate entrance to the facility. A security buzzer system is in place to enter the gate. LPA met with staff member, Diane Gonzales who greeted the LPA at the facility. This is a preschool age program licensed for 38 children. There are currently 2 classrooms (Classroom #34 and #35) and operates Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 1:40 PM. During the visit the Child Development Director (CDD), Rosing Ducoing arrived at approximately 9:45 AM to facilitate the visit and oversees all the Head Start preschool programs in the Bassett Unified School District. Per the staff member there are 15 children enrolled. LPA observed 10 children in care with 2 staff members and additional adult who according to the staff and CDD works to deliver and set-up lunches, as well as gives breaks. The following classrooms were inspected: Room 35: 10 children with 2 staff and additional adult. Room 34: no children and is being used as storage. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. All children were observed to be under supervision, including visual supervision. Licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. The classroom furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. The classrooms are connected and share a kitchen area, which has a short door with latching system to keep children out. page 1 of 4 All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. LPA observed 3 child size toilets, 3 child size sinks which is shared by each classroom. LPA also observed 2 additional child-sinks inside each classroom. LPA observed that curtains that had previously been there in front of each child size toilet, has been removed and so this allows for visual supervision needed by staff. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. Cleaning supplies were observed to be out of the reach of children and are kept under a locked plastic box. LPA observed first aid emergency backpacks in each classroom. Staff restroom is available inside the classroom. LPA observed napping cots that are labeled with the child\342\200\231s name and are kept in the teacher lounge area near the kitchen. The cot sheets are provided by the facility and is laundered at the end of each week. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and water to children in care. Water is provided by the use of Sparklets water service and there is a water pitcher with disposal cups. Meals are provided by the school\342\200\231s cafeteria and delivered to the classrooms. LPA observed that there are smoke and functioning carbon monoxide detectors in the facility. LPA observed a fully charged and serviced fire extinguisher and the annual was completed 7/22/2024. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on March 24, 2025. Outdoor 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 areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard with an awning. The play equipment was found to be age appropriate. LPA observed a swing set. There were plenty of toys, water tables and bikes for the children to play. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. LPA was unable to review staff and children files, as the files are located in the head start main office. LPA will conduct a visit to the head start office at a later time to review files. There is currently 1 child on medication and is kept in the staff backpack and is out of reach from the children in care. LPA reviewed the paperwork and found that medication is not expired and reminded CDD that medication should be returned to parents when expired or child leaves the program. page 2 of 4 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 . CDD 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 childcare 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 with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and will review children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records at a later time. 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-care-centers/ . CDD was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. page 3 of 4 No citations were issued during this visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Child Development Director, Rosie Ducoing. page 4 of 4