Routine inspection·March 19, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Seung Lee conducted an unannounced required inspection. Upon arrival LPA Lee met with Director Susie Maroulakis who provided a tour of the facility. This preschool program with toddler component operates Monday-Friday 7AM-6PM. LPA Lee observed 10 children in the Pre-K Room with 1 staff member; 16 napping children in the Primary Room with 1 staff member; 18 children in another Primary 2 Room with 1 staff member; 12 children in the Pre-Primary room with 2 staff members; 20 children with 4 staff members in the toddler Room. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. Napping equipment is available in form of cots. Reminder: Linens are to be taken home each week to be washed. There is available drinking water in form of water jugs and personal water bottles labeled with the child's name. Children are signed in and out at the entrance of the facility near the office using an electronic system. The Director's office and staff restroom are used as the isolation area for any ill children. The facility has a kitchen were meals and snacks are prepared and cooked for the children. The kitchen was inspected and observed to be clean, orderly, and sufficient storage for supplies. Any food brought by children is stored in their classroom. The facility provides lunch and two snacks. The menus were observed to be posted in the kitchen and facility. LPAs inspected the children’s outdoor space. The playground was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. LPA observed shade and adequate fencing. The toddler component was observed to have its own outside play space separate from the preschool with its own entrance. Facility was observed to have conducted and passed the lead testing on 12/08/2022. The results were observed to be posted in the area by the main entrance. Children and Staff files were reviewed during the inspection. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. 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 LPA advised the Facility on how to access forms and regulations on line at: www.ccld.ca.gov No deficiencies were cited during the inspection. The notice of site inspection must remain posted for a period of 30 days during hours of operation. Failure to maintain posting for 30 days will result in a civil penalty of $100.00 dollars. Exit interview conducted with Director Susie Maroulakis. Appeal rights discussed and explained.