Routine inspection·November 22, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nolan Tcheng conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival at 8:50am, LPA met with Lead Teacher Esmerelda Franco. At 9am, LPA was led on a tour of the facility. This is a Preschool program which consists of 3 classrooms/Bungalows. The facility is located down the street from Carmela Elementary School on Carmenita Road. Per licensee, there are currently 34 enrolled in the program. Hours of operation for this facility are 7am-5:30pm Monday-Friday. Licensing staff observed all required forms/publications to be posted by entrance of each Bungalow. Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. At 9am, LPA entered and inspected Carmela 1 (3-5yrs) and Carmela 2 (3-5yrs). Both classes were outside playing during tour, with 17 children and 6 staff members. Carmela 3 Toddlers (2yrs) had 3 children and 3 staff members. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All floors are clean and safe. LPAs reviewed the storage of napping equipment. Napping equipment was observed to be cots. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects and rodents. Sufficient individual storage space for children was observed and each child has a cubby. Drinking water was readily available indoors. At this time, the office or quiet area in each class is used as an isolation area. A cot is available for an ill child to rest on. First Aid supplies are available and complete. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector that meets statutory requirements. Director states there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises . There area two restrooms in each classroom for children to use. All toilets, hand washing, and bathing facilities are safe, sanitary and are operating properly. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 1 of 3 At 9:15am, a fire extinguisher was observed. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 05/21/2024, as indicated on service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. All food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish and rodents and/or any other vermin. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. This facility provides Breakfast, Lunch, and PM snack. At 9:25am, LPA reviewed the outdoor play area. 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, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is one outside play space near the classrooms that has a sandbox bike area, and age appropriate toys and equipment. There is another play area near the facility entrance that has a play structure and swing set. Drinking water is readily available outdoors. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher during tour. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. All areas were identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. At 9:50am, facility records were reviewed. Sign in and out was reviewed on an electronic tablet. Options utilizes an application, Hubbe, that allows families to scan their child in an out with time of day. Disaster drills have been conducted at least every six months. Staff files were reviewed on the Paylocity Application for a health screening report and immunizations that meet regulatory requirements. Criminal Record Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence is on file. Educational background, training, and/or experience for each staff present are on file and were reviewed. A random sample of Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that they are complete. Facility Representative 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. REPORT 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 Facility Representative 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 child care 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 to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) 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/ . At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Lead Teacher Esmeralda Franco, at 11am Copy of Report provided. END OF REPORT PAGE 3 of 3