Routine inspection·May 9, 2025

On 05/09/2025 licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mary Silva conducted an unannounced random annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with Director Brenda Garcia. LPA was led on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program which consists of 2 classrooms, separated by a half wall partition. The facility also has an infant license (#198011568) and a school age license (#198010308). Per director, there are currently 27 enrolled in the program. Hours of operation for this facility are Monday-Friday from 6:00am-6:30pm. Licensing staff observed all required forms/publications to be posted by the front entrance. 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. Facility provides breakfast, lunch and snacks. PHYSICAL PLANT: All areas were identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The following classrooms were inspected: Room #1: 14 napping children and 2 staff, Room #2: 12 napping children and 1 staff. Staff names were recorded. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher during tour. Napping equipment (mats/cots) and bedding were inspected for good condition, appropriate storage, and cleanliness . Page 1 of 4 Children take their blankets home to wash weekly. Storage for children's belongings were inspected. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. First Aid supplies are available and complete. Drinking water was readily available indoors. At this time, the office is used as an isolation area, there is a cot available for an ill child to rest and the staff restroom will be used if needed. Licensing staff observed disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Classroom furniture is in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. LPA observed classroom #1 have two broken windows facing the north side of the classroom covered with construction paper making it a potential risk to children in care. Facility has a kitchen next to the preschool classrooms. All floors are clean and safe. 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. Licensing staff observed the valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 12/20/2024, as indicated on service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. Facility has a carbon monoxide and smoke detector that meets statutory requirements. Director states there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises. OUTDOORS: At 1:20pm, licensing staff reviewed the outdoor play area. The surface in the outdoor playground under the swings is not in safe condition, the cushion material to absorb a fall are loose and expose the concrete making it a potential hazard for children. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Drinking water is readily available outdoors. FACILITY RECORDS: 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. The facility utilizes an electronic program called ProCare to sign children in and out daily. Disaster drills have been conducted at least every six months. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. Licensing staff also reviewed staff records. The review of Staff records was documented on the LIC 859. Page 2 of 4 Staff present had proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. Two out of three staff present had proof against TB, measles, pertussis, and influenza. Three out of three staff present were missing or had incomplete health screening on file. Children’s Records were reviewed for completeness; Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857. Child #1 and Child #2 were missing physician’s report and child #2 was missing immunizations records. 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 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 childcare 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). Facility completed lead testing on March 2021. 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. 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 . Page 3 of 4 Facility representative 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. Based on the LPA’s 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’s health and safety. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Brenda Garcia. 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