Routine inspection·March 6, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susann Sanchez conducted an unannounced random annual inspection on 11/17/2023. LPA arrived at the facility at 9:15 am. LPA met with Director Angelica Herrera who guided analyst on tour of the facility. This is a preschool program licensed for 112 preschoolers. Facility consists of three classrooms. Currently the facility is using two classrooms; Room 2 and 4. Facility operation hours are Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The following was observed during the tour of facility: At 9:30am, LPA observed in Room 2, 23 preschoolers with Staff 2 and Staff 2. Therefore, Room 2 was over ratio. Director had Staff 3 go into Room 4 with 6 preschoolers. Type A was cited. At 9:35am, LPA did not observe a carbon monoxide detector. Director also checked facility to see if there was a carbon monoxide at in there facility, but there was not. Type B was cited. At 9:45am, LPA observed bottles of bleach in Room 4 inside the closet. The closet was unlocked. Director removed items place them in a locked cabinet. Type B was cited. At 9:32am and 9:47am, LPA observed trash bins in Room 2 & 4 with no lids. Type B was cited. At 9:37am LPA reviewed sign in sheets for Room 2, and 4 children were not signed in. At 9:50am, LPA observed only 3 children signed in for Room 4. Type B was cited. Furniture and equipment was inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. Per Director, there are currently no children that require medication. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. At this time, the office is used as an isolation area. Cots are available if needed in the office. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill. Lunch menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted one month in advance and visible to an authorized representative. The facility provides an snack in the AM, lunch, and PM snack/dinner. All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination, and LPA inspected that any contaminated food is discarded immediately. The facility uses water bottles for the children both inside and outside the classroom. LPA observed water bottles with the children's name on them during inspection. Outdoor play equipment was observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition as is free of hazards. The Director states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and the LPAs did not observe any bodies of water during this inspection. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed for Admission Agreement, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights, LIC 613-Personal Rights, LIC 702-Health History, and LIC 701 Physicians Report, and Immunization Records. Staff records were reviewed for approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification, LIC-501: Personnel Record, LIC 508-Criminal Record Statement, LIC 9052- Employee Rights, Proof of immunization against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, LIC 9108- Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse and current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. 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 LPA discuss with the facility water lead test results sampled on 1/15/25. Results show that a water source in the facility had Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of lead. The sink faucet located in Room 3, (classroom is not being used by children) had a lead result of 7.6 parts per billion (ppb). A result with values of 5.5 parts per billion (ppb) or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance in accordance with the Lead Testing Written Directives section 101700.3 subsection (b)(1). Per Director, the sink faucet has not been used. The sink faucet has been replaced. LPA took photo of the sink. Per Director, a copy of the test results will be provided to licensing when they are received. 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. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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-car e-licensing/process . Consult was provided with the information for CCL Technical Support Program. Based on the LPA\342\200\231s observations and records 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\342\200\231s health & safety. A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). The Acknowledgement form must be maintained in each child\342\200\231s file immediately upon receipt from parent. Licensee was provided with a copy of the parent Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports Form during this visit. LPA left at 12:30pm to write report. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) \342\200\223 must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted with Director, Angelica Herrera. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and left with Director.