Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jennifer Hua conducted an unannounced Annual/Required inspection. LPA met with Director, Eun Joo Shim. This is a preschool age program licensed for 69 children which operates Monday \342\200\223 Friday from 7:00 AM \342\200\223 6:00 PM. Covid Risk Assessment conducted. Per Director, there are 40 children enrolled. There is a school age license on site, # 198012307. Preschool and school age licenses are conducted in physically separate areas indoors. There is a waiver on file for the outdoor playground. There are fencing surrounding the classrooms. There are a total of 3 classrooms. The third classroom (3s-4s) are divided in 2 rooms, but only 1 room is used. Director stated that the middle classroom is licensed under the school-age license, however, the school-age program has been closed since the pandemic. The facility also has a private school affidavit for the middle room for Kindergarten, but also not in operation. So currently using that room for the preschool. Upon LPAs arrival at around 8:48am, LPA observed child was in the fence playground outside the 3rd classroom by himself, LPA and a parent brought it to Director's attention. Director stated that the parent must of opened the gate and dropped child in the playground without walking child to the classroom and notify staff. Director called child's parent and LPA heard parent confirmed that they left their child in the playground and did not walk child to the classroom or notify any staff..
At approximately 9:03AM LPA Hua began facility tour by herself, Director had to stay in her classroom to supervise the children. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected.LPA observed 9 children with 1 staff in the 2-3s room (#1), 12 children with 1 staff in the Kinder room (#2), and 11 children with 1 staff in the 3s-4s room (#3). 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. Staff names were recorded. Criminal Record Clearances were reviewed. During this inspection, all children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher at all times.
LPA observed required forms to be posted on the Parent Board located in the office area. LPA observed the following: Facility License, Snack/lunch Menus, LIC 613A Personal Rights, PUB 269 Child Car Seat Poster, PUB 369 Notification of Parent's Rights, and LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan. Per director, Disaster and Fire Drills have not been conducted as required. LIC 125 Entrance Checklist provided.
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LPA observed the facility to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment was inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All surfaces and materials accessible to children, including toys, are toxic free. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. At this time, the Director\342\200\231s office 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.
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 AM snack, lunch and PM snack. Per Director and staff, children also bring their own lunch. During this time, children bring their own water bottles.
Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children. Per director, no poisons are at facility. Facility does not have a functioning carbon monoxide detector that meet statutory requirements.
Outdoor play equipment was observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. LPA observed age appropriate toys and equipment. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition. The Director states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this inspection. Director states there are no weapons or firearms on the premises.
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.
Staff Records were reviewed to ensure the following are present: Staff qualifications, proof of immunization\342\200\231s, current Pediatric First Aid & CPR certification, TB Clearance or Risk Assessment, LIC 503 Health Screening Report, LIC 508 Criminal Record Statement, LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, Mandated Reporter Certificate and the LIC 9052 Notice of Employee\342\200\231s Rights. LPA observed Staff files were incomplete. Mandated Reporter certificate expired, and vaccine records are not in file
Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed to ensure that the following are present: LIC 613A Personal Rights, Admission Agreement, LIC 700 Identification and Emergency form, LIC 701 Physician\342\200\231s Report, LIC 995 Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights, LIC 627 Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment and Immunization Record.
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This facility does not provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. Per Director, there are no children on medication. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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
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Director 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.
The licensee was advised that email is public information.
Please see LIC 809D for deficiencies that were cited. Deficiencies must be corrected to protect the health and safety of children in care.
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, Eun Joo Shim.
NOTE: Licensee shall submit an updated LIC610 and LIC 500 - Personnel Report by 7/5/2022
