Routine inspection (3-year)·February 2, 2024

On Friday, February 2, 2024, at 9:15am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Evelyn Garcia conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Edgar Arijanyan and Erna Sardarian who guided LPA Garcia on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program that serves children ages 2 1/2 to 6 years. This program operates Monday to Friday 7:30a.m. \342\200\223 6:00 p.m. There are 3 classrooms in the facility and are approximately children enrolled. Sign in and out takes place at the main entrance area. All areas identified on the facility sketch were toured and inspected both indoors and outdoors. Teacher and child ratio were observed, and present staff are fingerprinted and cleared. LPA entered Purple classroom that serves ages 3-4. LPA Garcia observed 9 children engaged in table activities and staff #1 present supervising the children. LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed a cubby for children to store their personal belongings. LPA did not observe cleaning solutions stored inside the classroom. LPA Garcia observed trash bin with a lid. LPA entered Green classroom that serves children ages 2 \302\275 to 3 years old. LPA Garcia observed 9 children sitting in group time and staff #2 and staff #3 present supervising the children. LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed a cubby for children to store their personal belongings. LPA did not observe cleaning solutions stored inside the classroom. LPA Garcia observed a trash bin with a lid. LPA entered Yellow classroom that serves children age 4 years old. LPA Garcia observed 14 children in a group activity and staff #6 and staff #7 were present supervising the children. LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed a cubby for children to store their personal belongings. LPA did not observe cleaning solutions stored inside the classroom. LPA Garcia observed trash bin with a lid. Heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated by LPA Garcia. LPA observed central AC/heater and vents located on the ceiling. LPA observed the thermostats located in classrooms temperatures to be between 71-73 degrees. LPA observed 2 fire extinguishers located in the hallway between all 3 classrooms and the valve on the required 2A10BC fire extinguishers indicating fully charged and serviced on November 23, 2023. Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors were not tested during this visit due to the detectors being wired to the emergency pull down fire alarm system. The last emergency drill was conducted on 11/20/2023. LPA observed napping equipment cots to be in good condition and stored in the classrooms . First aid kit supplies are kept in the kitchen and office and LPA observed the kits to be fully equipped. During this visit, per Director Erna Sardarian, stated currently has no children with medication or severe food allergies. LPA Garcia asked if there were any poisons, firearms, weapons, or bodies of water. Director stated no firearms, weapons, no poisons nor bodies of water. LPA did not observe firearms or weapons, poisons, nor bodies of water. Director, Erna stated the ill isolation area takes place in the director\342\200\231s office and children utilize restroom next to the office that is reserved specifically for children who become ill. Purple and Green classroom share restroom and the restroom is located between both classrooms. Yellow classroom also has access to restroom that has 2 hand washing sinks and 2 tiolets and observed the restrooms to be in good condition with working toilets, sinks, hand soap dispenser and paper towels. LPA observed 2 restrooms both contained total of 2 hand washing sinks 3 toilets. LPA Garcia entered the outdoor play area. LPA Garcia observed electrical rooms with 3 doors that are located next the outdoor yard that older children utilized. The electrical rooms were observed to be locked with lock and key on door handle. LPA Garcia observed the equipment to be in a safe condition, free of sharp, no lose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. LPA Garcia observed play structure equipment to be age appropriate for ages 2-5 years and areas around or under high climbing equipment, are cushioned with wood chips that may absorb a fall. For adequate shade, LPA Garcia observed tress that provide shade all throughout the play yard. LPA observed the playground yard to be completely fenced all around. For outdoor water drinking, staff bring out water pitchers and disposable cups. This program provides breakfast, lunch, and pm snack and dinner as needed. Meals and snacks are provided by the facility. LPA Garcia informed lead Director Erna, that any food brought from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. For water drinking, LPA Garcia observed water pitchers and disposable cups in the classrooms. LPA observed the food preparation area to be clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin and storage containers for solid waste, including movable bins with tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents. This facility was built in 2011 and therefore Lead testing is not required. The following documents were posted in a prominent, publicly accessible area at the facility: Facility License, Notification of Parents' Rights (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Menu, and Earthquake Preparedness (LIC 9148). PUB 269 Child Passenger System Poster, and Daily Schedule. LPA Garcia observed sign in/out sheets and roster to be complete. LPA Garcia reviewed the children\342\200\231s roster, children\342\200\231s files and staff files and observed the files to be complete. LPA Garcia observed director Erna Sardarian First Aid/CPR certification dated to expire on 4/2024, and has proof of immunization against Pertussis, MMR, and Influenza declination. Director will have staff re-do CPR Certification so that it is done from an EMSA approved vendor and will send LPA proof of enrollment and certifications when completed. Director has completed the mandated reporter (AB 1207) training dated 10/7/22. Director was advised that the mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years, and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com Items discussed during this visit: 1. Refused Entry to a Facility or Any Part of a Facility is a violation of Section 1596.852, 1596.853 or 1597.09. Regulations 101238 (g) (2), The Presence of an Excluded Individual, Fire Clearance Violations, Accessible Bodies of Water, Accessible Firearms, Ammunition or Both 2. Breakfast/Lunch/Snack Menus: Menus are required to be posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days must also be available upon request. 3 . Current Children\342\200\231s Roster: Each childcare facility shall maintain a current roster of children who are provided care in the facility. The roster shall include the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the child's parent or guardian, and the name and telephone number of the child's physician. This roster shall be available to the l icensing agency upon request . 4 . LIC 311A - Records to be Maintained at the Facility: LPAs advised that forms, regulations, and quarterly updates can be accessed on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . 5 . Pediatric First Aid and CPR: At least one person trained in Pediatric First Aid and CPR and EMSA approved must be present. 6 . Designated Staff: The name of the childcare center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence must be on file. 7.Qualifications: Educational background, training, and/or experience for each staff present must be available for review 8. Immunization Requirements: Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or influenza declination 9. Children\342\200\231s Records: must be available for review; including but not limited to, the following: Name, address, and telephone number of the child's authorized representative and of relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary. 10 . Staff Records: must be available for review; background clearance, LIC 503 Health Screening report, LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, Staff Qualifications, LIC 9050 Employee Rights, LIC 501 Personnel Record, AB 1207 Mandated Child Abuse Certification, MMR, TDAP, TB, influenza or influenza declination. Criminal Record 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. 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 21-21.1CCP). LPA Garcia discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are 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. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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/inspection-process . Notice of Site Visit - A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Erna Sardarian .