Routine inspection·July 26, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nolan Tcheng conducted an unannounced random annual inspection. Upon arrival at 10:52am, LPA met with Assistant Director Monica Valdez. Director Cheryl Roberts arrived at the facility at 11:25am. . At 11am, LPA was led on a tour of the facility. This is a Preschool program which consists of 4 classrooms. Per licensee, there are currently 50 enrolled in the program. Hours of operation for this facility are 7am-6pm Monday-Friday. Licensing staff observed all required forms/publications to be posted in the front by office. Menus were not available as the families provide food for their child at this time. Emergency food and snacks are available for children who forgot to bring food. At 11am, LPA entered and inspected Toddler Room 1A (2-3s): 9 children with 2 staff members, Montessori Room 2 (2.5-4.5s), Classroom 1 (3.5-4.5), and Classroom 3 (4.5-5s): 15 children with 2 staff members. Montessori Room 2 and Classroom 1 were outside during the time of inspection with 21 children and 3 staff members. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All floors are clean and safe. At 11:05am, a fire extinguisher was observed. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 11/15/2023, as indicated on service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. At 11:10am, LPA reviewed the storage of napping equipment. N apping equipment was observed to be mats and is stored in the closet of Montessori Room 2 and in an adjacent utilities room. There are restrooms available in each classroom area for children to access. All toilets, hand washing, and bathing facilities are safe, sanitary and are operating properly. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 1 of 3 All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects and rodents. Sufficient individual storage space for children was observed and each child has a cubby. Drinking water was readily available indoors by means of Sparklett 5 Gallon water dispenser. At this time, the front office is used as an isolation area. A mat is available for an ill child to rest on. First Aid supplies are available and complete. Director states there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises . At 11:20am, LPA reviewed the outdoor play area. Outdoor playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is one outside play space has a lot of open grass space. There are small play structures, play houses, and swing set. Drinking water is readily available outdoors. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher during tour. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. All areas were identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. At 11:45am, facility records were reveiwed. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. Disaster drills have been conducted at least every six months. Staff files were reviewed for a health screening report and immunizations that meet regulatory requirements. Criminal Record Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence is on file. Educational background, training, and/or experience for each staff present are on file and were reviewed. During review, LPA observed that 6 of 7 staff files did not have an up to date Mandated Reporter Child Care Provider (AB1207) proof of completion. LPA discussed the requirement to have it renewed every two years. A random sample of Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed to ensure that they are complete. 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. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 2 of 3 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 discussed request of attestation form for water sample exemption as there is no food prep or water ingestion from the outlets at the facility. Advisory note provided for the facility to submit for waiver. 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/ . The deficiencies listed on the following pages were observed by the LPA and are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Please see attached LIC 809D for deficiencies that are being cited and need to be cleared to protect the children\342\200\231s health & safety. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Cheryl Roberts, at 1:20pm. Plan of corrections developed and Copy of Report provided. END OF REPORT PAGE 3 of 3