Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Cynthia Reyes, 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 program. LPA met with Vasthi Calvache, Director and a copy of the Entrance Checklist for Child Care Centers form (LIC 125) was provided. The days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 5:30 PM.
LPA began the tour of the facility with Vasthi, beginning at the front of the facility where the parents will enter and exit from the parking lot. The children sign in/out for the parents is located on a counter on top of the fish tank at the front in the same common area. The parent board is located inside the office 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 will be conducted at the entrance of the facility.
The ill/isolation area is in the common area (Market place/dramatic area). A cot/chair will be used for the ill child to use and rest if needed. The staff rest room is located next to this area for the ill child to use.
LPA was guided through the preschool classrooms #1-3, as well as the common areas that consist of the
multiple purpose room and dramatic play area
/Market place. During the tour LPA took staff names, position and children's census.
Room #1 consist of 1 teacher, 2 aide with 22 total children.
Room #2 consist of 1 teacher, 1 aide with 13 total children.
Room #3 consist of 1 teacher, 0 aide with 12 total children
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Teacher child
ratios
were discussed in accordance with Title 22 Regulations and observed. LPA observed the licensed facility is
within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. LPA discussed Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision that children should be under direct supervision and observation, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times.
The following in the
class rooms
were also observed by LPA during this inspection. Toys and play equipment were observed to be age appropriate clean and safe. All surfaces and materials accessible to children, including toys, are toxic free, age appropriate fixtures, furniture, equipment and supplies and all was inspected for age appropriateness and is in good repair. LPA observe and inspected napping equipment (cots) & are age appropriate and in good repair. Sheets are provided by the school and washed every Wednesday. Blankets will be provided by the parent and taken home at the end of each week to be washed. Appropriate Individual storage space was observed to be available for each child and cleanliness
was observed in the room. LPA observed the facility has central heat and air, overhead lights as well as natural light. The facility will provide water by jugs and cups and the children can bring their own labeled water bottles/Sippy cups. .
LPA observed all
restrooms
used by children 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.
Licensing staff was then guided to the
outdoor play area
. The outdoor play yard is self contained by a wood gate around it. Water will be used by jugs and cups for children while outdoors. LPA 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 large sails. All areas around play equipment and slides are cushioned with material to absorb a fall. LPA 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 premise.
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Children
food
that is provided, is lunch by the day care on Mondays and Fridays and the other days parents provide. School food is cooked in the facility. Both school and parents provide AM and PM snack. Menus were observed posted. The facility has a kitchen/food prep area. LPA observed a functional kitchen which included a refrigerator, stove and microwave. Space was inspected for safety and cleanliness. Licensee 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. Containers used to discard food have tight fitting lids. The facility has extra linen and food available if needed.
Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are present and are in operable condition in each class room. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors should be checked and batteries replaced as needed. The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC (
Service date:
04/14/2025) must be serviced annually or as often as necessary. Fire and earthquake drills must be done every 3 months and documented (
Last drill
11/20/202
4
). 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. Staff and children files were reviewed for completeness.
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 two areas of the school.
AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting
\342\200\223 Implementation was discussed with Licensee. Website provided:
http://mandatedreporterca.com
.
Children\342\200\231s 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 will be verified too 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 present on this date and at all times, with Pediatric CPR & First Aid. Children's roster & Staff Personnel report was reviewed for completeness. Continue on next page
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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 the lead testing was completed 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 storage of "medication and equipment, supplies, and reviewed children's personnel and administrative records. 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/
.
Licensee email address and phone # was verified/obtained during this inspection. The licensee was advised that the email may be public information.
MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 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.
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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 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
.
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.
The department has On Duty Workers
available for questions
Monday through Friday at (323) 981-3350 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
LPA advised the licensee how to access forms and regulations on line at:
www.ccld.ca.gov
.
At this time, the licensee is not in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, There was
one Type "B"
deficiency cited during today's Inspection in accordance to the California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1. Consultation was given on this date.
Exit interview
conducted and report was reviewed and given to Vasthi Calvache, Owner/Director
A notice of
site visit
was given and must remain posted for 30 days