Routine inspection (3-year)·June 5, 2025

On 06/05/2025, at 09:00 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carolyn Tuba conducted an unannounced required inspection for a preschool program which includes a school-age porgram. LPA entered through the main gate of the facility which requires a parent code to enter. LPA met with the staff member, Stephanie Martinez who guided the LPA through the preschool classrooms. LPA also met with Director, Geraldine Shaughnessy during the visit. LPA observed 11 children with 2 staff during the initial inspection. According to the Director there are children 27 enrolled. The following classrooms were inspected: Pre-Kinder classroom-zero census, Pre-K (4\342\200\231s) census-5 children and the 2-year-old classroom-census 6 children. The Pre-K and 2-year-old classroom is separated by a moveable wall and has 3 child-size toilets in 1 bathroom and 2 child-size toilets in the other bathroom. There are 5 child-size sinks available. The pre-kinder children do not have restrooms available inside the classroom, however they are walked over to the preschool classroom to utilize the restrooms. All staff members were fingerprint cleared. Licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. The program takes care of children ages 2 years to 5 years old. Hours of operation are 6:00 am \342\200\223 5:30 pm Monday-Friday. During the visit LPA toured the inside and the outside of the preschool. The classroom furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Indoor classrooms were page 1 of 4 inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface is safe and clean. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. Storage for children\342\200\231s belongings were inspected and meet all regulatory requirements. Availability of drinking water was reviewed and per staff children bring water bottles from home and water is provided by the facility using (Arrowhead) 2 gallon jugs with spouts to provide refills to the children in care. There is a teacher lounge and a staff restroom available near the front office of the facility. Toys and surfaces are observed to be safe and clean. The parents utilize sign-in and-out sheets which are located by the main entrance of the facility. Director was reminded to have parents use full signatures. Combo carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were present in the facility and are tested annually by the Fire Department. Fire extinguishers were last serviced May 29, 2025. Storage cabinets in classrooms were inspected and no hazardous items were found, cleaning items were located out of reach and inaccessible to children in care. No poisonous cleaning compounds were found in the childcare center. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted and documented in April 2025. There are First Aid kits available; the supplies were inventoried. Food preparation areas were toured for safety, cleanliness, and proper equipment. Facility has a full kitchen that was inspected and is located off the pre-k and 2-year-old classroom. LPA observed a locked half door that separates so children do not have access. The facility is part of a food program and provides AM snack is served at 9am, Lunch is served at 11:30 am, and PM snack is served at 4 to 5 pm. According to the staff member a snack is served after nap time which is provided by parents. Menus were observed to be posted on the parent board. LPA observed parent board with some required documentation located in the entrance of the facility. Some missing documents were PUB 269 Children Passenger Restraint System Poster, LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan and the LIC 613A Personal Rights. LPA reviewed the daily schedule, however the LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness was not available. LPA provided the documents needed to be filled out and posted or filed as needed. LPA was informed that there are currently no children on medication, but IMS was discussed. Should medication be needed and is kept locked in the office. page 2 of 4 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. There are currently 2 playgrounds available and a bike path with toys, play equipment and a play structure. The main playground is surrounded by a cement wall and the smaller playground is surrounded by rod iron gate and is located near the front entrance. All areas around or under climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with artificial grass. There is adequate shade in the play yard with a tree and multiple awnings in both playgrounds. LPA observed bikes and sand tables that are covered when not in use. LPA did advise that cobwebs were observed in the play structure and advised on clearing them out to avoid children being expose to spider bites. (Technical Advisory issued) During today\342\200\231s visit LPA observed an inflatable jumper that according to the staff and the owner, Gamal Tawfik who facilitated that information, it is only used in the summer months on Thursday only and parents are aware. LPA advised to follow the instructions according to the inflatable jumper and to supervise children at all times. LPA observed that the jumper is thither down. According to Staff member there are no bodies of water; and no bodies of water or hazards were observed. The facility does not provide any transportation to the children in care. LPA reviewed staff records and found that they were complete. Mandated Reporter Training, and Pediatric CPR/1 st Aid, was EMSA approved were found to be current. Clearance for adults, educational requirements, immunization records and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed and found to be complete. Children\342\200\231s records 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 page 3 of 4 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 . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . The following deficiency listed on the attached LIC 9099-D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiency that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children\342\200\231s health & safety. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Geraldine Shaughnessy. page 4 of 4