Routine inspection·March 21, 2024

On Thursday, March 21, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Evelyn Garcia conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Director Alina Pogosyan who guided LPA Garcia on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program that serves children ages 2 to 6 years. This program operates Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. \342\200\223 5:30 p.m. Sign in and out takes place at the main entrance. 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 cleared. There are 6 classrooms total at this facility. LPA entered the Nursery. LPA Garcia observed 15 children and staff #1 and staff #2 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 observed cleaning solutions stored inside closet with a key lock making it inaccessible for children to reach and open. LPA Garcia observed a step trash bin with a lid. LPA entered classroom #4. LPA Garcia observed 10 children 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 Garcia observed a step trash bin with a lid. LPA entered classroom #3. LPA Garcia observed 8 children and staff #4 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 Garcia observed a step trash bin with a lid. LPA entered classroom #5. LPA Garcia observed 9 children and staff #5 was 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 Garcia observed a step trash bin with a lid. LPA entered classroom #6. LPA Garcia observed 9 children and staff #6 was 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 Garcia observed a step trash bin with a lid. LPA entered classroom #8. LPA Garcia observed 9 children and staff #7 was 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 Garcia observed a step trash bin with a lid. Heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated by LPA Garcia. LPA observed central heating and vents located on the ceiling and observed classrooms to have A/C wall units. LPA observed the thermostats located in each classrooms temperatures to be between 70-71 degrees. LPA observed the fire extinguishers located in each classroom and kitchen and the valve on the green of the required 2A10BC fire extinguishers indicating fully charged and serviced on 5/4/23. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were also checked and serviced on 5/4/23. The last emergency drill was conducted on 3/13/14. LPA observed napping equipment cot\342\200\231s to be in good condition and stored in the classrooms. First aid kit supplies are kept inside the 2 of the buildings and LPA observed the kits to be fully equipped. During this visit, per Director Alina Pogosyan, 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 Alina Pogosyan stated no firearms, weapons, no poisons nor bodies of water. LPA did not observe firearms or weapons, poisons, nor bodies of water. Director Alina Pogosyan stated the ill isolation area takes place in the director\342\200\231s office and children will utilize staff restroom. There are 2 restrooms located on the facilities and are shared by building. LPA Garcia observed the restrooms to be in good condition with working toilets, sinks, hand soap dispenser and paper towels. LPA observed a total of 5 toilets and 5 hand washing sinks. LPA Garcia entered the outdoor play area. There are 2 separate play yards, one in which tricycle and any play with wheeled equipment takes place. 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 and areas around or under high climbing equipment, are cushioned with rubber mulch that may absorb a fall. For adequate shade, LPA Garcia observed large pine trees that provide shade near. LPA observed both playground yards to be fenced and the side gates closed and locked with a high hinge lock. For outdoor water drinking, children bring out their individual drinking bottles. This program provides breakfast, lunch and snack. Meals and snacks are cooked at the facility. For water drinking, LPA Garcia observed filtered water dispensers in each classroom and children refill their individual water bottles as needed. 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. Lead testing has not been conducted due to Director Alina Pogosyan not being aware of lead testing requirements, LPA provided directives, and PIN for more information and will provide a copy of receipt to LPA when an appointment is established and then submit a copy of the report to the department. 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). LPA Garcia observed sign in/out sheets and observed 60 signatures. LPA Garcia reviewed the a Pogosyan that any food brought from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name. Children\342\200\231s roster, children\342\200\231s files and staff files were observed and the files are complete. LPA Garcia observed Director Alina Pogosyan Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification dated 10/17/23, Preventative Health and Safety certification has not been taken. Director, scheduled an appointment for April 6, 2024 and will provide a certification upon completion to LPA Garcia. Director has proof of immunization against TB and Influenza declination however will submit her transcripts to LPA by 4/25/24. Director has completed the mandated reporter (AB 1207) training dated 4/14/23. 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. The following items are prohibited by Licensing: 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, TB 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. Criminal Record Clearance - Director Alina Pogosyan 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 verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. CCC DID NOT COMPLETE TESTING PRIOR TO THEIR DEADLINE. Director Alina Pogosyan already scheduled an appointment and will submit the test results as required. LPA referred licensee Director Alina Pogosyan to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. 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/ . MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 Director Alina Pogosyan 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 Director Alina Pogosyan.