Routine inspection·April 14, 2025

On April 14, 2025, at 10:10 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carolyn Tuba conducted an unannounced random annual inspection visit. LPA entered facility through the California West Elementary School\342\200\231s front office and was instructed to walk over to the southeast side of the campus where LPA met with staff Elva Roman who is a qualified teacher and holds a Site Supervisor Permit. The classroom is a Head Start/State preschool program Room #K2. LPA spoke to Child Development Supervisor, Kathy Jarvey during the visit over the phone. LPA took a census of 13 children and 2 staff in care. The program operates as a Head Start & State preschool program. Child Development Supervisor was unable to facilitate the visit and Staff member assisted. Hours of operation: The days and hours of operation for the Head Start/State Preschool: Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M.- 2:30 P.M. Location: The classroom is next door to a TK classroom which is not licensed by the Department and the shared playground is surrounded by a chain-link fence, separating it from the rest of the elementary school. The classroom has 2 child-size toilets that are in separate restrooms and 2 child-size sinks. There is also a work room and kitchen area with a staff restroom that is separated by a door. The chain-link fence which surrounds the classroom are kept locked during operating hours and are only unlocked when children are being dropped off and picked up. The children enter through one door and staff and children have access to an emergency exit door on the other side of the classroom. There is a playground which has a structure that is appropriate for ages 2 - 5 years of age and is cushioned with a padded material. There is also a swing set which is cushioned by sand. There are toys and gross page 1 of 4 motor equipment kept inside a storage unit. LPA did advise the Child Development Supervisor that 2 bikes were missing the rubber grips on the handlebars, and the seats were broken. During the visit the custodian removed them from the playground. (Tech violation was issued). LPA also inquired if there is a waiver for the use of the playground as according to staff there are staggered play schedules. Child Development Supervisor stated that the classroom has always shared the playground with either a Kindergarten classroom or currently Transitional Kindergarten (TK) classroom. She is inquiring to see if a waiver has been issued by the Department. LPA will also be reviewing again to see if there is a waiver on file, however LPA stated that if there is not one in place then the Administration needs to request with the schedules of outside time for each classroom. Staff however did state that they play outside at 9:00 am to 9:30 am and that TK and Kindergarten plays at 9:45 am and they do not comingle the preschool children. LPA did explain to the Child Development Supervisor that if the waiver is not in place and is not requested timely then the LPA will have to do a return visit and issue a citation. All posting requirements were observed inside the classroom, on the Parent Board which is located on the wall adjacent to the door through which the children will enter however the California Child Passenger Safety Law (PUB 269) was not posted and LPA printed a new one for the facility to post. LPA viewed a copy of the monthly meal menu, which is posted inside and outside for parents to view. All food is provided by the School District. Children are served Breakfast at 8:00 am, lunch at 11:00 am and P.M. snack between 1:00-1:30 pm. The classroom has a kitchen area which contains a small refrigerator. There is currently one (1) child who requires medication and is kept labeled "Medication" and locked in a cabinet in the classroom with a padlock. LPA observed medication which was not found to be expired and required paperwork was stored with the medication. LPA observed and inventoried First Aid Kit, which is kept in the cabinet labeled with a sign 1 st aid. The cleaning supplies are kept in the cabinet, which is out of reach of children, which is locked. There is a carbon monoxide and smoke detectors that are connected to the elementary school and are tested by the school district through-out the year. The last annual maintenance on the Fire Extinguisher was on July 2, 2024. Last Fire Drill was documented and conducted April 2025. page 2 of 4 According to staff children bring water bottles from home for the use of drinking water and refills are provided by the use of water bottles and poured into pitchers with disposable cups for the children who forget or require refills throughout the day. There is napping equipment kept in the Head Start/State program. Children nap and bring napping items from home on Monday and is sent home on Friday to be laundered. Napping cots are labeled with each child\342\200\231s name and cots are sanitized each day. Children\342\200\231s records and Staff files were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file and were complete. Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting \342\200\223 On or before March 30, 2018, any person who works in a childcare facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers . LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . 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 . page 3 of 4 This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. 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. Lead testing results must be posted until the next testing is completed. Director 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. There were no citations being cited at this time. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Staff, Elva Roman. page 4 of 4