Routine inspection·March 29, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jennifer Hua conducted an unannounced Required - 1 year inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with Director, Gina Nicastro. A COVID-19 risk assessment was conducted prior to entry to the facility. LPA provided Director with a copy of the LIC 125 Entrance Checklist to facilitate the inspection. This is an preschool program. Facility also has a licensed Infant Program #198009944. Business hours are from Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. LPA was guided to a facility tour by director. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. There is 1 classroom for the infant program. LPA observed 11 infants in care supervised by 4 staff. The facility was observed to be within the license capacity and limitations. Children's roster was reviewed. Sign-In and Sign-Out sheets were reviewed. There are a total of 4 classrooms and a total census 46 children and 6 teachers during the walk through. Furniture and equipment was inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Storage for children's belongings was observed. Mat/cot was inspected. Availability of drinking water was reviewed. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, area safety and sanitation. Toys observed to be clean. A first aid kit is kept in each classroom . Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are present in the facility. Fire extinguishers are serviced monthly by the maintenance department of the AQMD in the complex. Hazardous items including poisonous cleaning compounds were stored inaccessible to children. Children bring their own lunch/ snacks, the lunch bags are stored in a designated area and each of the bags had the child's name. Snacks are offered if needed, children also have an access to water fountain and also carry their own water bottles which were observed to be placed in a refrigerators. Outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and appropriateness. Required shade, drinking water and fencing were inspected. The children have access to drinking water during outside play was observed on site. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water. There is no bodies of water on site. Director and staff are current in Pediatric CPR and First Aid are on file for most staff & Director. Certificate are issued by the American Red Cross.. Teacher child ratios were observed, and staff names recorded. Care and supervision were evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Staff and Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed. Criminal Record Clearances were reviewed for adults for required transfers and associations. All staff files reviewed have completed the Mandated Reporting training and have met the Immunization requirements. 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 Per director no medication is administered at this time. Mandatory Forms for the children\342\200\231s files and staff files, requirements for fire drills, earthquake drills and documentation were discussed and observed. Role and responsibilities of being a Mandated Reporter were reviewed. The Director was advised how to access forms and Regulations online at www.ccld.ca.gov . Director was made aware that it is his/her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. The Director was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. LPA advised Director that all staff 18 years of age and older providing Care & Supervision and/or have continuous presence in the facility shall adhere to a criminal background clearance with the Department of Justice, FBI and Child Abuse Index Check. Per Director, isolation area in the director's office. 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/tion-process . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. No deficiencies cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director GIna Nicastro NOTE: Licensee to submit updated LIC 309 by 4/1/2022.. Page 3 of 3