Follow-up·August 28, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Lilli Babcock and Saul Valenzuela conducted an unannounced Case Management visit to follow-up on the Noncompliance Conference held on 5/2/24. A COVID risk assessment was conducted. LPAs met with Director, Maribeth Peralta , to whom the reason for the visit was explained. Director guided LPAs on a tour of the facility. Census was taken. There were 9 staff present caring for 33 children. The facility was observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations. During the visit, LPAs observed signed LIC 9224’s for children in care, as required from the Noncompliance Conference. LPAs also observed the Ratio Log for 8/28/24 and observed it to be complete. LPAs toured all areas of the facility accessible to children and observed no hazards or unsafe areas of the playground. LPAs observed the facility and bathrooms to be clean, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment were 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. Napping equipment (cribs and cots) and bedding were inspected for good condition, appropriate storage, and cleanliness. All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination, and LPAs inspected that any contaminated food is discarded immediately. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children. Page 1 of 2 LPAs conducted interviews with Director and 21 staff, and obtained a copy of the employee handbook, copies of incident reports from children's files, and copies of the facility Personnel Report (LIC 500). No deficiencies are being cited at this time. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Maribeth Peralta. Page 2 of 2