Routine inspection·July 16, 2021

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Seung Lee conducted an unannounced required inspection. Upon arrival LPA Lee met with Director Felicia Sanchez who provided a tour of the facility. This preschool program consists of 3 classrooms. The facility operates Monday-Friday 6:00AM to 6:30PM. Per Director parents of children sign in and out near the entrance of each classroom. Furniture and equipment was inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Napping equipment and bedding was inspected for good condition, appropriate storage and cleanliness. Director office is used as an ill isolation area. Storage for children's belongings and an isolation area with sink, toilet, and mat/cot was inspected. Availability of drinking water was reviewed and observed. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, paper towels, area safety and sanitation. The Director's office is used as the isolation area for ill children. Menus were observed to be posted in the classrooms and in the front entrance area. This facility provides AM snack, Lunch, and PM snack. LPA advised the facility all trash cans used to discard food must have a tight fitting lid. Although each classroom has a water fountain near the sink, the children in care currently use personal water bottles inside the classrooms. Outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. Required shade, drinking water and fencing were inspected. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water. Report Continues. The toddler classroom for the toddler component of the license was observed to be separate from the 2 preschool classrooms. Changing table within arms reach of a sink was observed inside the toddler room. The toddler class has access to its outside play space which is separated from the preschool and infant programs outdoor space. Staff and children files were reviewed during the inspection. LPA Lee advised the facility to refer to the latest guidelines from the California Department of Health for Child Care Centers. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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 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 Felica Sanchez. Appeal rights discussed and explained. End of Report.