Routine inspection·August 1, 2024

On 08/01/2024 at 1:00pm an unannounced Annual Inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) A. Carter and T. Tran. LPAs announced purpose of visit and met with Facility Representative (FR), Araceli Garcia, Head Teacher. There are 78 children enrolled and 45 children present during today’s inspection. There were seventeen (17) staff members present which includes a Child Care Careers substitute. All have current criminal background clearance. The hours of operation are 6:30am - 5:15pm Monday - Friday. Teacher-child ratios were observed. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Sign-in and out sheets and procedures were reviewed. LPAs observed sign in/out sheets. The facility is made up of six 6) classrooms: two (2) Early Head start classrooms and four (4) Head start classrooms. Beginning at 1:30pm, furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair in each classroom. LPAs observed surface of classrooms to be safe and clean, and age appropriate tables and chairs available for children with rounded edges that have been maintained at time of inspection. LPAs observed a variety of age appropriate washable toys of sufficient quantity that are maintained free of loose, sharp, and pointed parts that encourage auditory, visual, and tactile stimulation and manipulative skills. There were cubbies observed as storage for children's belongings. LPAs observed Toddler size blue cots as sleep equipment for children. Availability of drinking water was observed in each classroom and the main supply in the kitchen. LPAs observed 2 bathrooms for the children with three (3) sinks and three (3) toilets that were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, area safety and sanitation located in classrooms seven. LPAs observed diaper changing table to have mat with appropriate thickness, and within arm’s reach of a sink. Hazardous items including poisonous cleaning compounds were stored inaccessible to children stored in a locked cabinet inside each classroom. LPAs observed a first aid kit is kept on the wall in each classroom . LPAs observed dual carbon monoxide/ smoke detector on the ceiling, and fire extinguishers in each classroom to be in working condition at time of inspection. Disaster drill log was posted which shows drills are conducted one a month. Children and staff files were reviewed and completed. Beginning at 1:40pm, outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. LPAs observed surface of outdoor play areas to be safe and maintained for activities planned. LPAs observed a variety of age appropriate toys available such as: bikes, soft wood blocks, leggos, water and sand tables, music and painting area. LPAs observed age appropriate structures that have been bolted down to the ground such as: rock climbing and play structures. There is cushioning material below that are well maintained at time of inspection. LPAs observed available drinking water in outdoor play areas. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water; no bodies of water or hazards observed. Facility provides meals prepared by private vendor that delivers daily to the site for the children. A sign of all children with allergies is posted in the kitchen. The food arrives in warmers and two nutrition workers prepare the food for each classroom at the facility. LPAs observed food preparation area for safety, cleanliness, proper equipment and to be free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. LPA advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and to CCL within the time frame specified by the regulation, this includes any changes as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your location. LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . Facility Representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over in the facility, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed facility. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. 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 . LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . LPAs 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPAs reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, 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-care-centers/ . Facility 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. No deficiencies cited. The facility was found in compliance per Title 22 regulations. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative, Araceli Garcia