Routine inspection·May 4, 2022

An unannounced Annual Inspection was conducted on this day by Licensing Program Analysts (LPA's) Carolyn Tuba and Bardo Baluyot. Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 57 children. Licensing staff met with Director, Panfilia Gonzalez. The program currently operates Monday thru Thursday from 6:45am to 6:45pm and Friday from 7:00am to 5:00pm. Licensing staff was taken on a guided tour of the facility of both indoors and outdoors. There are 3 classrooms designated for the preschool program, however only 1 is being used due to low enrollment since the pandemic. LPA's observed second classroom being used for napping area. 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. 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. Hazardous items including poisonous cleaning compounds were stored inaccessible to children. Snack/lunch menus were reviewed. Food and snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. Food preparation areas were toured for safety, cleanliness and proper equipment. Lunch is served by an off-site vendor. The facility provides a morning snack and an afternoon snack to children. 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 fountains in the classroom. Water jug and cups will be brought out during outside play. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water; no bodies of water or hazards observed. Teacher - child ratios were observed and staff names recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Sign-in and out sheets and procedures were reviewed. Personal Rights of children were observed by LPA. 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. Director and staff have current Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate. All staff have current Mandated Reporter Training. Certificates that were observed in staff files. 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 Mandatory Forms for the children\342\200\231s files and staff files, posting requirements for fire drills, earthquake drills and facility documentation were observed. 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. No deficiencies were cited during today's visit. 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 Director, Panfilia Gonzalez 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/inspection-process .