Routine inspection·July 22, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Veronica Martinez Garza conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection at the above facility on 07/22/24 at 11:35 a.m. LPA met with Director, Bernadette Galindo who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This is preschool program licensed for 60 children. Operation hours are Monday – Friday from 06:00 a.m.– 06:30 p.m. Per director, there are 72 children enrolled. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. The following staff was present during this inspection: Two’s room: 12 children with 02 staff, Three’s room: 14 children with 02 staff, four’s room: 14 children with 02 staff and Five’s room: 13 children with 02 staff. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded on the attached LIC859. All children were observed to be under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. LPA observed the facility to be clean and sanitary conditions. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Drinking water was readily available indoors and outdoors. LPA observed classrooms have drinking fountains and facility refills water as needed. Children can freely drink water from the water fountains. LPA observed cots are used as napping equipment. LPA also observed all children have their own cubby. At this time, the "office" is used as an isolation area. A cot is available for an ill child to rest on. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. 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. Page 1 of 4 LPA observed all required forms/publications to be posted in the entrance of the facility. Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity, and appropriateness to children in care. Facility provides AM/PM snacks and parents provide lunch. All food is protected from contamination. Director states there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises. First Aid supplies are available. LPA observed a current Emergency disaster drill. Last drill documented was on 07/08/24. LPA observed a functioning carbon monoxide detector. LPA took a tour of the outdoor play area and inspected the outdoor play equipment for any lose or pointed parts. The outdoor play area was observed not to have shade; however, the facility purchased tarps that will be installed once they are received. Outdoor areas around and/or under climbing equipment have cushioning material to absorb a fall. LPA also observed water fountains readily available for children. LPA advised the director to check with the American Standard Testing Materials for Playground Guidelines and/or to use the manufactures recommendations for the playground equipment in efforts to be more in line with safety guidelines. 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. LPA observed all children present were signed in. Children’s roster was reviewed and was observed to be current. Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. LPA observed children’s files are complete. Staff Records were reviewed to ensure that appropriate documentation of education credits is on file. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. LPA observed the following: Staff 1 (S1), S3, and S4 are missing proof of TB test, S3, S6, and S7 are missing proof of MMR and Tdap, S3 and S7 are missing proof of the mandated reporter training AB1207, S2, S3, S4, and S7 are missing LIC 503, S3 is missing LIC 9052. SB792 (Immunization Requirements for Staff and Employees) was discussed with the director. Page 2 of 4 AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018, any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers . 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/ . Director 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. 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-proces . Director 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. 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. Facility was built in 2018; therefore, they are exempt from lead testing. Facility provided proof of new construction. Page 3 of 4 The following deficiencies were cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and Health & Safety Codes. Please see 809D for documentation of deficiencies. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director Bernadette Galindo. Page 4 of 4