Routine inspection·July 21, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elka Chavez conducted an unannounced 1 Year Required inspection. LPA met with Director, Yvette Talamantes, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program licensed for 26 children. Per the Director there are 19 children enrolled. The program currently operates Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. Upon arrival, LPA observed 15 children with 2 staff. 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 at all times. At 9:15 AM 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. 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, preschool office or any of the preschool classrooms that are not being used is used as the designated ill isolation are. There is a cot in the restroom. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill. A first aid kit is kept in the classroom. Smoke detectors are present and fire extinguishers have been serviced in December 2022. Menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. LPA observed they are posted in a bulletin board outside of the classrooms. This program provides AM and PM snacks. Parents provide lunch. For drinking water LPA observed bottled water is used. LPA observed the food preparation area to be clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin and storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children. LPA observed they are kept in a top cabinet next to room #5. Storage areas for poisons are locked. The facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet requirements. Outdoor activity space equipment and 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 LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this visit. 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 sign in/out is conducted in the classroom #3. Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. LPA did not observe proof of immunization for child #6, #7, #8 and #13 on file. LPA observed child #14 is 6 years old. The facility is not within the conditions and limitations specified on the license. Staff records were reviewed. Criminal Record Clearances were reviewed for adults. LPA reviewed Pediatric CPR/First Aid cards for staff #1 & staff #2 expired on July 17, 2023. LPA did not observe current Mandated Reporter Training Certificates for staff #1 and staff #2. 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 Director, Yvette Talamantes 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 referred Director, Yvette Talamantes to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. LPA observed a water fountain between classroom #4 and #5 that is not used by children in care. LPA observed the water fountain works and water sprayed out of it. 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, Yvette Talamantes 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Yvette Talamantes.