Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Susann Sanchez conducted an unannounced required one year inspection at the above facility. LPA met with Director/Owner Armine Avetisian and informed her of the purpose of the visit. Director/Owner provided LPA a tour of the facility at 10:50am. The facility operates Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Currently there are six teachers present along with the director. Facility is operating within capacity limitations. The facility consists of 7 classrooms (Pre-K1, Pre-K2, 3 Year old Room, 4 Year old Room, Hall in front of Pre-K1, Hall in front of Pre-K2, Hall in front of 3 year old room ), Director's office ( at the end of the hall behind the end classroom for the elementary school) , reception area, a play yard in the back, Reception are is used as isolation area for sick children. : Facility also houses four classrooms for elementary school. Both groups are separated in classrooms. Shared areas are the enclosed hall that separates the elementary classrooms from the pre-school, sinks, and the restrooms. A waiver for the shared use of the restrooms and sinks is on file. Staff have their own restroom. Parents enter facility from the parking lot and cross the play yard, taking the stairs up to the reception area.
At 11:20am, LPA review of the sign in/out sheet was conducted to verify the current census of children. LPA observed 51 children in care with only 39 children signed in. Type B was cited.
LPA observed all preschool classroom to be clean and in good repair. The floors were clean and lighting was in operable condition. There were age appropriate toys and equipment. LPA observed water readily available via water pitchers provided by facility. LPA observed cups available in each classroom. LPA observed cubbies/storage area for children to store their personal belongings. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were observed to be in operable condition. LPA observed 2 Fire extinguishers at the facility and was serviced on 10/20/2022.
First Aid kit was observed and inventoried. Appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, paper towels, and general sanitation. Disinfectants and cleaning solutions were observed to inaccessible to children in care. Per Administrator there are no poisons stored at the facility. Napping equipment and bedding were inspected and found to be clean and in operable condition. Per Director, bedding is sent home weekly to be washed.
LPA toured the outdoor play area. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and material for children, free of loose, sharp, and/or pointed parts. LPA observed required cushioning under climbing structure to absorb a fall. Shade was observed in the outdoor area. Per Director, children also has use there water bottle or water fountain during outdoor play. LPA observed no large bodies of water on the premises.
Children bring snacks from home and is kept in there cubbies until lunch time. The facility also provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Meals are brought in from an outside vendor. Food storage area to be clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. LPA observed refrigerators to be clean and in operable condition. LPA observed required posted documentation which included, Facility License, LIC610- Emergency Disaster Plan, Publication (PUB) 393- Notification of Parent Rights, PUB 269- Child Passenger Restraint System, LIC 613A- Notification of Personal Rights. All documents were observed to be posted in the main lobby area. LPA observed Sign in/out sheets, LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness, Daily Activity Schedule, and Verification of Disaster and Fire Drills (last conducted on 10/19/23).
Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed for LIC 613A- Personal Rights, Admission Agreement, Immunization Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 701- Physician\342\200\231s Report, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights.
Staff records were reviewed for approved, LIC 508-Criminal Record Statement, LIC 503- Health Screening Report, LIC 9052- Employee Rights, Proof of immunizations against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, and LIC 9108- Statement of Child. Staff are exempt from taking Mandated Reporter Training Certificate because the training is not provided in there spoken language.
At 11:40am, during file review. LPAs did not observed the following and director/owner A. Avetisian stated they are missing the proof of lead testing and did not know about it. LPA provided PIN 21-21.
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.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see
PIN 22-02-
CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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:
https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/
.
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.
Based on the LPA\342\200\231s observations, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22 Chapter 1 and Section CCR & H&S. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children\342\200\231s health & safety.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were given. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director/Owner A. Avetisian.
