Routine inspection·April 3, 2023

At 1:35 PM Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Roxana Lopez and conducted an unannounced required inspection. A risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility appropriate PPE was used. LPA met with Lead Teacher, Laura Alarcon, who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool age program licensed for 22 children which operates Monday \342\200\223 Friday. The facility consists of only one classroom with an AM program from 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM and PM program from 1:00 PM \342\200\223 4:00 PM. Per Lead Teacher there are 16 children enrolled in the morning and 14 in the afternoon. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Facility is located in a bungalow on the Durfee Elementary School Campus. The following staff was present during this inspection: Staff #1 and Staff #2 with 12 children; Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. LPA observed the facility to be clean, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment was inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Classroom was inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All materials and surfaces accessible to child ren are toxic free. At this time, the library area in the classroom is used as an isolation area. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill and staff are ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not being accepted. ------------------------------------ Pg. 1 of 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. The facility provides one snack per program. Per Lead Teacher snack is picked up every morning from the cafeteria and stored in the classroom refrigerator and or cabinets. All food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination, and LPA inspected that any contaminated food is discarded immediately. There is drinking water available in the classroom in form of water bottles brought from home and jugs of water are available for refill if needed. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children. LPA observed that there is smoke and carbon detectors in the facility and were found to be operable. The last Disaster and Fire Drill was conducted on 10/20/2022. Facility has a waiver on file to use the kindergarten playground for outdoor play. LPA observed schedule for outdoor play. At 1:53 pm LPA observed a rose bush with thorns accessible to children in care and 2 playhouses with cracks big enough for children to put fingers through. 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 adequate shade in the play yard. Children bring their water bottles outside. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. LPA did not review staff files during the inspection due to the staff files being stored at the administrative office. LPA will review staff files at a later time and date. Children's emergency records were reviewed; children's health records are kept in the administrative office and will be reviewed at a later time and date. If files were to be incomplete during the time and date that LPA reviews files, a case management inspection will occur at the facility to reflect the incomplete files.--Pg.2 of 4 ---- Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. All staff have received an active criminal record clearance as a condition of their employment with the El Rancho Unified School District. LPA issued the Children\342\200\231s Record Review (LIC 857) and the Staff\342\200\231s Record Review (LIC 859) to the Director during this inspection. AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting \342\200\223 On or before March 30, 2018 any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers . All staff present had AB1207 on file. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm LPA consulted with Lead Teacher regarding COVID-19 health and safety guidelines on this date, LPA observed COVID- 19 postings posted in the day care on this date. LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov - Director Roberta Gonzalez arrived at 2:30pm LPA reviewed new Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, which requires the testing of water for lead in Child Care Centers (CCCs) with facility director during the inspection. Per AB 2370, all CCCs that are located in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010, -- pg. 3 of 4 --- must have their water tested and post the results by January 1, 2023, and every 5 years after the date of the first testing. The Department has not received Water Lead Testing Results and did not observed results posted in the facility. Grant funding will be available for testing and remediation of lead to the Child Care Centers that qualify. To make a determination of eligibility, refer to PIN 21-04-CCP. For Lead Testing and Prevention Information, including additional resources please visit https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information Lead Teacher was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 Child Care Center. 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 will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process Based on the LPA observations and records reviews, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code od Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children\342\200\231s health and safety. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Lead Teacher Laura Alarcon ------------------------------------------- pg.4 of 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------