Routine inspection·May 30, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mireya Garc\303\255a conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection. LPA met with Vanessa Bergueno, Director who guided LPA on a tour of the facility indoors and outdoors. This is a Preschool program. This program consists of three (3) classrooms; Rooms #1 #2 and #3. This preschool program is located inside of Tri-Community Adult School- Pioneer; serves adults. Facility operation hours are as follow Room #1 Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Rooms 2 & 3; AM Session: Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Per Director, currently there is only an AM session operating in Rooms 2 & 3 and the PM session at this time is not in operation due to low enrollment. This facility has a capacity of 72 children; serving children ages 3-5. Upon arrival, the following staff were present during this inspection: Room #3: Staff #1, #2 and #3 with nineteen (19) preschoolers in the outdoor play area; Room #2: Staff #4, #5 and #6 with twelve (12) preschoolers and Room #1: Staff #7, #8 and #9 with twenty-one (21) preschoolers. Teacher-child ratio is met. All individuals present have obtained a criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption. All staff have received an active criminal record clearance as a condition of their employment with the Covina Unified School District. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher at all times. LPA observed the facility to be clean, safe and sanitary. LPA observed the self-closing latch on the entrance gate in the outdoor play yard is in disrepair. During LPAs inspection the gate was secure by placing the chain with padlock on alternative secure hook that is on the gate pole. Director place work order and a copy of service order was email to LPA Garcia during this inspection. Furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. The toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 1 OF 4. At this time, the main office is used as an isolation area. There is space for chairs and there is a bench and restroom available. 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. Full day program Preschoolers are provided with Breakfast, Lunch and PM Snack, AM Session is provided Breakfast by the Covina Unified School District. A monthly meals menu is available and was observed posted outside classrooms bulletin boards. Meals are delivered directly from Nutrition Services. All food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination, and LPA inspected that any contaminated food is discarded immediately.All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Per Director, the facility provides water for children. Water bottles were observed readily available inside classrooms and children's water bottles was observed in the outdoor benches. Storage of water bottles was observed in the classrooms and two water filtered water fountains were observed outside classrooms/outdoor play area. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children. Director states that there are no poisons stored at the facility. Facility has functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detector that meets statutory requirements. The carbon monoxide detector is located inside Room #1, which was tested at 10:58 a.m., and it is in operable condition. Outdoor play equipment was observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The outdoor surface is maintained in a safe condition as is free of hazards. There is no shaded structure however, there are large tree's in the play yard that provide shade. The Director states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this visit. Areas around and/or under climbing equipment and slides have soft wood chips/mat at the end of the slides as a cushioning to absorb a fall. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 2 OF 4. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed by LPA to ensure that children who are present where sign in. Staff Records were reviewed to ensure that personnel records are maintained on all staff. Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. LPA issued the Children\342\200\231s Record Review (LIC 857) and the Review of Staff records (LIC 859) to the Director during this inspection. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. SB792 (Immunization Requirements for Staff and Employees) was discussed with the facility representative. Staff #1, 2, 6 and #7 were missing immunization records on file. AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting \342\200\223 On or before March 30, 2018 any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Staff #2, 6 and #7 no training certificates were available for review, therefore a technical violation was issued on this date. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. In review of medication bin LPA observed Child #1 Rea gent Strips for urinalysis expired 02/28/23 and Level 3 Control Solution-One touch Verio expired 05/23 (pictures were taken). LPA Garcia provided technical assistance to District Registered Nurse, Nicole Salas & Director in the storage of medication and record keeping. 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 REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 3 OF 4. The following was discussed : Reporting Requirements. The facility shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: to be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations. All personnel shall be in good health and shall be physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks; personnel that pose a threat to the health and safety of children shall be relieved of their duties. All personnel shall be given on the job training in housekeeping, sanitation principles and universal health precautions. LPA advised the facility representative to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . The following deficiencies are being cited in accordance to Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. Please refer to LIC809D for documentation of deficiencies cited. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative, Vanessa Bergueno. REPORT ENDS HERE PAGE 4 of 4.