Routine inspection·August 6, 2021

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Bardo Baluyot, conducted an unannounced required annual Inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with Claudia Cabral, Site Director who guided the LPA on a tour of the site. The Head Start program operates on the grounds of Holy Trinity Church. The facility is adjacent to the church parking lot and has its own separate entrance areas. LPA observed a chain acting as an additional safety latch to ensure gate to parking lot cannot be opened if gate is not firmly latched. The program hours are 9 am - 3 pm Monday - Friday. Staff is present 8 am to 4 pm. Care is provided in three classrooms: Toddler Room #1 & 3 (24- 36 moths); Toddler Room #2 & 4 (18-36 months). Toddler Room #2 was not in use at this time. LPA arrived during nap time and observed 6 children with 2 staff in T1 and 2 children with 1 staff in T3. S#2 in T3 was on lunch. Telephone service is available and restrooms for children are located adjacent to the court yard. Children who are potty trained are escorted to and from. Per Director, there is only 1 child currently that is potty trained. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Room is well ventilated (heat and air units). Rugs and flooring were observed to be clean . Rugs were steamed cleaned 2 weeks ago. Water fountains in the classroom are currently not being used due to the pandemic. Jugs with cups are available for indoor and outdoor use. First Aid supplies are kept in a first aid kit containers and were inventoried for quantity and expiration dates. The office can be used for ill children waiting to get picked up and is located in front of the classrooms. The staff restroom can also be used for ill children if needed . Cleaning solutions are kept in locked cabinets. LPA observed toys and other learning materials available for children. Refrigerator, toaster ovens and microwaves were observed to be clean. The outdoor play area is fully fenced and is equipped with toys, sandbox (covered) and play structure which has rubber matting in place to absorb falls. Shade is also provided via a large canopy. 1 OF 3 Ratios are kept in compliance at all times . Sufficient staff was in place during the inspection. Sign in and out sheets and procedures were reviewed. All children physically present were observed to be signed in. An Emergency Disaster Drill log is kept and are conducted monthly. An operable carbon monoxide and smoke detector were observed to be in operable condition. Per Director, fire drill was conducted with all present at 10:30 am. and carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were tested and found to be operational. Menus were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. Children are provided with breakfast, lunch and snacks. Meals are delivered daily by Options Food Program which follow mandated Federal Food Guidelines. Meal menus, license, car seat law, parents' rights for centers, emergency disaster plan and all other posting requirements were observed. Medication: Per Director, there are no children requiring IMS at this time. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy has 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 . Per agency agreement on file, staff files will be reviewed for educational background, training, and/or experience, immunization requirements and required documentation at Options for Learning Covina Office. LPA advised how to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on line at: www.ccld.ca.gov . All individuals present must have criminal record clearance or criminal record exemptions. Criminal Record Clearances are a contingency for hire. All clearances are associated to the Head Start New Temple Administrative File #191593520. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. First Aid/ CPR must be EMSA approved. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher designated to act in the director's absence was available. A children's roster was also available during the inspection. PAGE 2 OF 3 UPDATE: H&S 1596.8662 & 1596.7995: 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. Also, discussed new requirements, including, mandate reporting training for staff which can be found at: http:/www.mandatedreporterca.com/training /training.htm. This is a new regulatory requirement beginning January 2018. All licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees are required to complete training as specified on the mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to take the training. Please review all elements outlined in AB 1207- Mandated Reporting Training . NO DEFICIENCIES CITED IN ACCORDANCE TO TITLE 22 CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS DURING TODAY'S INSPECTION . Upon receipt, the Licensee shall post the Notice of Site Visit. The Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for thirty (30) consecutive days. Failure to maintain posted as required will result in a $100 civil penalty. An exit interview was conducted with Director Cabral . A copy of this report has been signed by and provided. Appeal rights also provided and explained. PAGE 3 OF 3