Routine inspection·March 13, 2025

On 3/13/25, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Lilli Babcock and Monica Ruiz conducted an unannounced annual inspection. A Covid risk assessment was conducted. LPAs met with Director, Nohelly Rios, to whom the reason for the visit was explained. This is a preschool program which is currently licensed for a capacity of 53 children and operates Monday – Friday from 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Per Director there are 18 children enrolled. Census was taken upon arrival and the following staff and children were observed by LPAs to be present: Navigators Room (Room 117): 2 Staff with 7 children. The facility has a toddler option with a capacity of 8 children. Staff names were recorded. Staff were observed to have fingerprint clearance. All children were observed by LPAs to be under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Administrator, Hasitha Weerasinghe arrived at the facility at approximately 9:40 am. Licensee, Bhagya Wijewardane arrived at the facility at approximately 10:00 am. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected and the following was observed: All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that furniture and equipment are age-appropriate and in good repair, and the floors have a surface that are safe and clean. Napping equipment including cots and bedding were inspected. Per Director, children take their Page 1 of 5 bedding home to wash weekly. In the 2 preschool classrooms, LPAs observed the cots to be stacked with bedding on each cot, Bedding on the cots were observed by LPAs to be touching other bedding in multiple instances. Storage for children's belongings were inspected and LPAs observed children have their own labeled cubbies to store their belongings. Children bring water bottles from home and are allowed to drink freely at any time. Water bottles are refilled on demand from a water filtration spout on the sink. LPAs observed toys and materials for children in the classrooms. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in restrooms used by children. Food menus were reviewed. LPAs observed the food menu posted in the hallway to be for February 2025. Licensee, Bhagya Wijewardane confirmed the menu was not current and the facility was working on a current menu for March 2025. Licensee stated if the menu item for the day changes, the facility notifies parents at pick up of the menu change for that day. Licensee and Director stated the facility does not notify the parents of menu changes prior to the menu being changed. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and AM/PM snack. LPAs inspected the kitchen, food preparation, and food storage areas. LPAs observed the food storage area (closet) in Room 117 to have bleach, hand soap, disinfectant wipes, toilet bowl cleaner, and cans of paint on the shelf and the door to the food storage closet to be unlocked. LPS also observed a cart in the food storage closet with 2 pans and a pot with dried food on them from a prior day. LPAs also observed 2 pizza boxes on top of the pans and pot. The top pizza box had an egg carton and a half filled yogurt container with a metal spoon inside the pizza box. Page 2 of 5 LPAs observed Lysol Disinfecting Wipes and Elmers Rubber Cement with a lid that was easy to open, in cabinets in the Toddler room which were accessible for children in care. Director states that there are no poisons or firearms on the premises. Per Director there are no children at the facility that currently use medications. First aid kits were located. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. Per Director, preschool has their own land line. LPAs observed the facility to have operable carbon monoxide and smoke detectors on this day. The facility has an outdoor play area that is fully fenced. Outdoor playground equipment is free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. LPAs observed the paint on the play structure to be cracked and chipped. Per Licensee, the facility is hoping to paint the play structure in the near future. LPAs also observed a rubbermaid storage container in the outdoor play yard. Licensee stated they will remove the rubbermaid storage container from the facility. There is adequate shade in the play yard. There are safe toys, play equipment and materials observed for children outside on playground. Availability of outdoor drinking water was observed. Per Director, children bring their water bottles with them each time the classroom goes outdoors. LPA reviewed Disaster Drill log. Last drill was conducted on 8/24/24. Staff Records and Children’s Records were reviewed. LPAs observed 4 of 7 children’s files reviewed to be missing the LIC 701 Physicians Report. Page 3 of 5 LPAs reviewed staff files. LPA observed one staff to be missing current Mandated Reporter Training (AB1207). 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. Facility Representative 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. 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. Page 4 of 5 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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 facility representative 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 22-02-CCP. 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/ . PIN 22-05-CCP Facility Representative 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 LPA’s observations and record review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health and safety. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the facility representative, Nohelly Rios. Page 5 of 5