Routine inspection·March 16, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alicia Mooberry conducted an unannounced required 1 year inspection to the above facility on 03/21/22. Upon arrival LPA met with Adol Vergara, Director, who provided a tour of the facility. LPA provided the LIC 125 Entrance Checklist upon arrival to help facilitate the inspection. This facility is located in the campus of a church building. LPA observed four (4) napping children supervised by one (1) staff in room C-2 and seven (7) napping children and 1 staff in room B-7 and no children in room B-6. All staff present have obtained criminal record clearance. Sign-in sheet were reviewed, all children present were signed in. Upon arrival LPA observed that the alarm system located in Room C-2 was beeping loudly every 2-5 minutes while children were napping, this is a potential risk to the personal rights of children in care. This is a preschool program that has 3 classroom. Classroom C-2 is used for AM/PM sessions. Classrooms B-6 and B-7 are used for full day program. The facility operates from Monday through Friday and is open from 8:00AM to 4:00 PM. Per Director there are 34 children currently enrolled. Per Director the staff bathroom is located on the church building out inaccessible to children in care. The Isolation area for children who are ill is in room B7, since the enrollment is low. Should the facility reach maximum capacity, the facility will have to make arrangements to provide an isolation area with access to separate bathroom. During inspection the facility was inspected for cleanliness and good repair. LPA observed age appropriate toys and equipment. Lighting was in operable condition. Children's individual storage space was inspected. There is accessible filtered drinking water in each classroom by a dispenser and disposable cups. Appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, paper towels, and general sanitation. The restrooms located in the classrooms were observed to be clean and in operable condition. ---- Page 1 Report Continues LPA inspected the food preparation area located next to the office. The refrigerator was observed it to be clean and in operable condition. There cleaning agents are located in locked cabinets. The required posting were observed in a prominent location in the classrooms including facility license, current menus, PUB 269, PUB 393, LIC 610. First Aid supplies were observed. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other dangerous items to children, were inaccessible. There are no poisons stored at the facility. Carbon monoxide detectors were observed and tested to ensure that they are operable. The outdoor play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water. LPA observed a round metal table with chipping paint that poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. LPA observed appropriate shading equipment, benches and toys. Drinking water is available by a dispenser and disposable cups. Per Director, there are currently no children on medication. 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 There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. LPA reviewed Children and Staff records. The review was documented on the LIC 857 and LIC 859. Facility Representative 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. -----------Page 2 - Report Continues Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on 02/24/22. 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 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\342\200\231s observations and records review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children\342\200\231s health & safety A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Adol Vergara. Appeal rights were discussed and a copy provided.