Routine inspection·July 28, 2021

An unannounced required inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst Seung Lee. Upon arrival LPA Lee met with Hedi Menkrios, Director who provided a tour of the facility. This preschool program consists of 4 classrooms. Hours of operations are Monday-Friday 6:30AM-6:30PM. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Each room identified on facility sketch were inspected. Children are brought to the front door where parents sign in and sign out the children. Facility conducts a health check upon arrival for each child. LPA observed that each classroom has its own restroom. Water for children is available for the children with cups and container. Storage for children's belongings and an isolation area with a sink, toilet, and mats/cots was inspected. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. General sanitation was observed. Director stated that the DIrector's office and staff restroom is used for ill children. Any medication for children is stored in the Director's office while cleaning products are stored in the kitchen cabinets per Director. 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. LPA observed that cots for children were stored in cabinets in the outside play space for the preschool program. The Director stated that currently the drinking fountain is not being used. Water for children outside is provided by bringing the container and cups outside from the classroom. Snack/lunch menus were reviewed. Food and snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. Food preparation areas were toured for safety, cleanliness. A review of cleaning and food supply storage areas was made. This facility serves breakfast, AM snack, Lunch, and PM snack. LPA observed food being discarded in a trash can with a tight fitting lid during the inspection. Teacher child ratios were observed and staff names recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met. Staff and children records were reviewed for completeness including but not limited to Criminal Record Clearances for adults, Director Qualifications and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventive practices documentation. Review of required forms was made. Per director, all staff have completed the mandated reporter training on department website. Certificate observed in staff files reviewed. The facility was advised to refer to the latest guidelines from the California Department of Health for child care centers regarding health and sanitary practices. Incidental Medical Services - (IMS) was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation and 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 For updates, forms and Title 22 Regulations visit department website at: www.ccld.ca.gov No deficiencies were cited during this inspection. The notice of site inspection must remain posted for a period of 30 days during hours of operation. Failure to maintain posting will result in a civil penalty of $100.00 dollars.