Routine inspection (3-year)·January 19, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts Staicy Perry and Nolan Tcheng conducted an unannounced required 3-year inspection on 1/19/2023 at 9:44 AM. LPAs met with Director Veronica Sanchez. Director Veronica Sanchez states that she currently has 32 children enrolled. A current children’s roster is available and is current. Licensee’s hours of operation are 7:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday. This is a preschool program which consists of 4 classrooms, Room 1 3yrs olds, Room 2 Kinder, Room 3 is currently vacant and Room 4 which is 4 years old. The Preschool is located on a church property. Census was taken and their were 13 children and 6 staff members were present at the time of inspection. Licensing staff observed all required forms/publications to be posted by the entryway to the school. Children bring their own AM snack, lunch and PM snack. Per director children bring their own water bottles labeled with their names. Director stated that they also have extra water bottles if children forget to bring theirs from home. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. LPAs entered and inspected rooms 1, 2, 3 and 4. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All floors are clean and safe. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. 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. Sufficient individual storage space for children was observed and each child has a cubby. At this time, library area in each classroom is used as an isolation area. First Aid supplies are available and complete in each classroom. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector that meets statutory requirements. Director states there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises. LPAs reviewed the storage of napping equipment. Napping equipment was observed to be mats. Fire extinguisher was observed. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 09/30/2023, as indicated on service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. Per director, they have a cleaning staff that cleans the facility after hours. Page 1 There are restrooms in each classroom. All toilets, hand washing, and bathing facilities are safe, sanitary and are operating properly. All food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish and rodents and/or any other vermin. LPAs reviewed the outdoor play area. Outdoor playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is one outside play space that all children use. The outside area also has 2 restrooms for children to use while playing outside. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher during tour. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. All areas were identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Carbon Monoxide and Smoke detector were operable. 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. Disaster drills have been conducted at least every six months. Staff files were reviewed for a health screening report and immunization's that meet regulatory requirements. Criminal Record Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. Educational background, training, and/or experience for each staff present are on file and were reviewed. LPA observed that 5 of 5 staff files did not have a renewed Mandated Reporter Training. LPA discussed the importance of all staff having a current Mandated Reporter Child Care Provider (AB1207) completed. A random sample of Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that they are complete. Licensee 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. 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 . Criminal Record Clearance - Family Child Care Homes Licensee [or facility representative] was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or Page 2 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 child care 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). LPAs spoke to director about water usage and testing. Director will submit a written declaration letter stating her water policy at the school so that the school will be in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Incidental Medical Services – IMS.. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers Director Veronica was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Based on the LPA’s 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’s health & safety. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit made by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Veronica Sanchez. Copy of report provided. Page 3