Routine inspection (3-year)·April 3, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA)s Cynthia Reyes and Stephanie Li, conducted an unannounced annual site Inspection to ensure the health and safety standards as required by the regulations governing child care centers are met for this Preschool age program. LPA's met with Director Laura Perez and a copy of the Entrance Checklist for Child Care Centers form (LIC 125) was provided. The facility days & hours are Monday-Friday 6:30 AM-6 PM. Licensee email address was verified/obtained during this inspection. The licensee was advised that the email may be public information. LPA's began the tour of the facility with Laura, beginning at the front entrance/office to the facility where the parents will enter and exit from the parking lot. The children sign in/out for the parents is located at the entrance using the electronic system Pro Care. The parent board is located in the same area with all the licensing required postings and are visible for all to see. Facility has telephone service and phone number to the school was verified. Health checks are conducted in each class room. The ill/isolation area is located in the Director office and a couple doors down is the staff rest room that an ill child will use. A chair will be used in the Director office for the ill child to use and rest if needed. LPAs were guided through 4 preschool classrooms by Director Laura and the following was observed during this inspection. LPA took staff names and position and children census. Lemurs age 2: 2 teachers with 15 children. Giraffe age 2 1/2-3: 2 teachers with 14 children. Panda age 3 1/2-4: 1 Teacher with 11 children Zebra age 4: 2 Teachers with 13 children Teacher child ratios were discussed in accordance with Title 22 Regulations and observed. LPA's discussed Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision that children should be under supervision and observation, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. LPA observed the licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Page 2 LPA's were guided through the preschool age class room, where LPAs observed, age appropriate Fixtures, furniture and equipment was inspected for age appropriateness and is in good repair. LPA's observed and inspected sleeping equipment (Cots) as needed. Toys and play equipment were also observed to be age appropriate clean and safe. All surfaces and materials accessible to children, including toys, are toxic free. LPA's observed the facility has central heat and air, overhead lights as well as natural light. Appropriate Individual storage space was observed to be available for each child and cleanliness was observed in the room. The children use their own labeled water bottles/Sippy cups and are filled with filtered water from the kitchen. Breakfast, Lunch and PM snack will be provided and prepared by the facility. Menus were observed posted. Containers used to discard food have tight fitting lids. Facility has extra linen and food available if needed. The facility has a kitchen/food prep area where children do not have access. LPA's observed a refrigerator, stove, and microwave and large counter tops for use of food preparation in this area. Space was inspected for safety and cleanliness. The applicant will take measures to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents. All food and drinks are to be labeled with the expiration date visible for all to see. LPA's observed the bathrooms in the preschool age class rooms are in good condition, water temperature, paper towels, toilet paper, and all were inspected for safety, sanitation and operable. Child care centers shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well being of children, employees and visitors. Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are present and are in operable condition in the class room. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors should be checked and batteries replaced as needed. The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC (Service date 09/14/2023) must be serviced annually or as often as necessary. Fire and earthquake drills must be conducted every 3 months and documented. Last drills were conducted on 03/01/2024. Hazardous items including disinfectants, poisonous, cleaning solutions and any other items that could pose a danger to children were observed to be stored inaccessible to children. Page 3 LPA's were guided to the preschool age outdoor play area. The yard is self contained by a gate around it for separation from other components on site. Water jugs with disposable cups/water bottles will be used for children while outdoors. LPA's observed age appropriate outdoor toys, play equipment and materials to be clean, safe and in good repair, as well as adequate shade available by use of the canopy ad trees. All areas around play equipment and slides are cushioned with material to absorb a fall. LPA's advised the licensee that the children need to be within the direct care and supervision, including visual observation and supervision of the teacher(s) at all times. No bodies of water were observed on the premises. The facility has no transportation policy. Licensee states that any lifesaving medication will be stored in a locked area inaccessible to children in care. First aid supplies were observed to have all the required items including a thermometer. There is a fully equipped first aid kit available in each class room. Criminal Records clearance: Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Lead Testing: 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). LPA verified that no lead testing was completed due to when building was constructed and in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21,1-CCP. LPA referred licensee to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and water Testing Information. This facility provides incidental medical services- IMS. LPA reviewed where medication and equipment and supplies are located for "0" children who have IMS and review of children's file and administrative records. Page 4 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, available at: http://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Children’s Records were reviewed for completeness; Inspection of required forms were made and documented on the LIC 857. LPA reviewed Staff records, which are documented on the LIC 859. Staff present have proof against TB, measles, pertussis, and influenza, as well as current Mandated reporter. LPA observed during staff file review, that there is at least one person trained in Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection and at all times. Staff & Children's roster was reviewed for completeness. MyChildCarePlan.org – Licensee, 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. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices ( PIN ), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. 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 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/process . At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued on this date. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Laura Perez.