Routine inspection (3-year)·April 22, 2025

On 04/22/2025, at 1:15 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carolyn Tuba and Licensing Program Manager (LPM), Ana Chico conducted an unannounced required inspection for a school-age program. There is also a preschool program on the premises. LPA and LPM entered facility through the main gates that require a code to enter. LPA and LPM met with Director, Geraldine Shaughnessy and staff member Stephanie Martinez. LPA and LPM observed a census of 0 children at the time of the visit, however the Elementary School was operating with 9 children in care and 1 staff member. During the course of the visit 3 children that are enrolled with the after-school program arrived who had been picked up from a local elementary school. The following classrooms were inspected: Main school-age classroom located off the main lobby of the school office. 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 Kindergarten through 12 years of age. Hours of operation are from 3:00 pm \342\200\223 5:30 pm and on early release days daycare begins at 1:30 pm. During the visit LPA and LPM toured and took photos of the classroom. Licensing advised that according to the Fire Clearance no more then 20 children between afterschool and elementary school program can occupy the classroom. The Department will request a fire clearance inspection to obtain a maximum capacity for the school-age license. Licensing will have further discussions after the fire clearance is received. The Owner, Gawal Tawfik who arrived at approximately 2:30 pm discussed with the LPA of the possibility of page 1 of 4 which includes requesting the fire clearance to get the maximum capacity and have the Elementary Program end at 2:30 pm and have those children be enrolled in the school-age program beginning at 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm. According to the Owner the school-age program currently does not offer before school daycare, however it does offer a summer program so the children would then be enrolled as part of the school-age program. The Owner provided a copy of the email of the affidavit confirmation of the private schools from the California Education. The classroom furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. Storage for children\342\200\231s belongings was inspected and meet all regulatory requirements. Availability of drinking water was reviewed and per staff children can bring water from home and bottled water is also provided for refills. Facility has a total of 4 toilets (2 toilets are located inside each bathroom side by side), according to staff member only 1 child is inside of the restroom, which has a door for privacy. There are 3 child size sinks located outside of the restroom. Toys and surfaces are observed to be safe and clean. Staff restroom is available near the main entrance by the school office. The parents sign-in and-out sheets 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 June 3, 2024. Storage cabinets in classrooms were inspected and no hazardous items were found, cleaning items were located on the top shelves of the classroom 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 is a First Aid kit available in the classroom; the supplies were inventoried and found to be in good condition. Food preparation areas were toured for safety, cleanliness, and proper equipment. PM snacks are served by the facility, lunch is provided during the summer, or children may bring from home. Menu is posted in the main lobby of the facility. There is a full size refrigerator and adult sink located in the classroom. LPA observed parent board with all required documentation located in the main area of the facility. page 2 of 4 LPA was informed that there are currently no children on medication, but IMS was discussed. Should medication be needed then it is kept in the school office. 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 is currently 1 playground with play equipment and is surrounded by an iron fence. 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 trees and an awning. There are picnic tables for eating or doing activities. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water; no bodies of water or hazards observed. LPA reviewed staff records and found that they were complete however 4 staff members had expired Mandated Reporter Training, and 2 staff members had current Pediatric CPR/1 st Aid, however it was not EMSA approved. 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. The facility provides transportation and currently has 2 vans that are checked and maintained monthly including oil changes, car fluids and tires. LPA discussed with the Owner to confirm that drivers that are licensed and have all the necessary documentation including CPR/1 st aid (EMSA approved) since they would be alone with children, as well as pulling and confirming good driving records. 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. page 3 of 4 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/ . 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. 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. Please see LIC809-D pages for deficiencies cited during today's visit in accordance with the California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1. 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