Routine inspection·January 7, 2025

On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Staicy Perry conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with teacher Ms. Shayna who guided LPA Perry on a tour of the facility. Upon arrival at 8:11am, LPA Perry observed 4 children in the outdoor play yard, that being 1 preschool child and 3 toddler children. LPA Perry did review sign in and out sheets. Upon review, Toddler child #1 arrived at 7:31am, preschool C#2 arrived at 7:40am, Toddler Child #3 arrived 8:00am and Toddler child #4 arrived at 8:05am. Per S#1, both preschoolers and toddlers are together until arrival of another staff at around 8:30am and that’s when they separate. LPA did inform staff the importance of ensuring we are not co-mingling the children since they are licensed with a toddler option. Staff understood. Facility was observed to be co-mingling preschool and toddler children, which poses an potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care. LPA Perry did observe S#2 immediately separate the children. Per staff, director is out sick and had doctor’s visits and will not be present today. This is a preschool program that is licensed for a total of 39 children, 16 preschoolers with a toddler option for 23 toddlers ages 18-36 months. Waiver is on file for shared outdoor play space between the preschool and toddlers with a staggered schedule. All areas are conducted in physically separate areas at the facility. This program operates Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sign in and out takes place at the main entrance area. Children are signed in upon entrance to the building where attendance books for each class will be available. Parents enter from the parking lot located on Stoneman Ave, through the gate of the outdoor playground. The area located in the auditorium serves as the ill isolation area, which has a bench with a blanket or cushion mat for an ill child to rest and is located in the classroom that is not in use, and it will be used by an ill child only if needed. All areas identified on the facility sketch were toured and inspected both indoors and outdoors. Teacher and child ratios were observed, and present staff are fingerprinted cleared. LPA Perry entered Preschool classroom #1. LPA Perry observed 14 children and 2 staff present supervising the children. LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed a cubby for children to store their personal belongings. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored inside the top cabinet making it inaccessible for children to reach and open. LPA Perry observed a step trash bin with a lid. LPA entered the Toddler classrooms, #2, #3, #4 and #5. LPA Perry observed a total of 5 and 3 staff present supervising the children. LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed a cubby for children to store their personal belongings. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored inside the top cabinet with a key lock making it inaccessible for children to reach and open. LPA Perry observed a step trash bin with a lid. Heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated by LPA Perry. LPA observed mini split AC/heater units located around each classroom. LPA observed the thermostats located in classrooms and temperatures to be between 72-75 degrees. LPA observed the fire extinguishers located in hallways and the valve on the required 2A10BC fire extinguishers indicating fully charged and serviced on 7/3/2024. Smoke detectors were not tested during this visit due to the detectors being wired to the emergency pull down fire alarm system. Carbon monoxide detector was observed and was observed to be operating. The last emergency drill was conducted on 9/17/24. LPA observed napping equipment to be in good condition and stored in the classrooms. First aid kit supplies are kept inside the classrooms and LPA observed the kits to be fully equipped. During this visit, per teacher, currently has no children with medication or severe food allergies. LPA Perry asked if there were any poisons, firearms, weapons, or bodies of water. Teacher stated no firearms, weapons, no poisons nor bodies of water. LPA did not observe firearms or weapons, poisons, nor bodies of water. The preschool has a children's bathroom located in the auditorium, which is designated by the church as the woman’s bathroom. This bathroom has 2 toilets and 2 sinks. The Toddler bathroom is located between classrooms #4 and #5 which has 1 toilet, 1 sink, and 1 potty chair, also available in this bathroom is a changing table within arm’s reach of the sink. Classroom #5 has a bathroom in the room with 1 toilet and 1 sink. A stool was observed to be made available for use by children to reach all toilets and sinks. Preschool and toddler children are escorted and supervised by staff when using the bathrooms. LPA Perry entered the outdoor play area. LPA Perry observed the equipment to be in a safe condition, free of sharp, no lose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. LPA Perry observed play structure equipment to be age appropriate. For adequate shade, LPA Perry observed hip roof shade structure. LPA observed the playground yard to be fenced and the side gates closed and locked. LPA observed trash bins with tight lids. For outdoor water drinking, children bring water bottles. This program provides am and pm snack only. Meals are provided by families. LPA Perry informed teacher that any food brought from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. For water drinking, LPA Perry observed water dispenser in the classroom and water bottles along with children’s cups. LPA observed the food preparation area in the classrooms to be clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin and storage containers for solid waste, including movable bins with tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents. Per facility they do not use a kitchen that is located in the church auditorium. Lead testing was not observed to be conducted, which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of the children. Per director, facility dose not have any drinking faucets nor do children drink any water from the faucets. Per director water bottles are purchased for the children and no kitchen is used for food preparation. LPA did not observe any drinking faucets or kitchen to be used for facility. LPA advised director to lead PIN for reference. Director understood. The following documents were posted in a prominent, publicly accessible area at the facility: Facility License, Notification of Parents' Rights (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Menu, and Earthquake Preparedness (LIC 9148). PUB 269 Child Passenger System Poster, and Daily Schedule. LPA Perry observed sign in/out sheets and observed completed signatures. LPA Perry discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. LPA did not observe documentation of safe sleep, 15 minute checks, which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care. LPA did observe facility to ensure the 15 minute documentation during my visit and during napping hours. LPA did explain all safe sleep regulations and the importance of documentation. Facility staff and director understood. LPA Perry reviewed children’s files and files were observed to be complete. LPA observed staff files to be incomplete, 3 out of 4 staff files were missing Mandated Reporter Training which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care. Director and staff were reminded that mandated reporter (AB 1207) training dated must be completed every 2 years, and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com . Director understood. Items discussed during this visit: 1. The following items are prohibited by Licensing: Refused Entry to a Facility or Any Part of a Facility is a violation of Section 1596.852, 1596.853 or 1597.09. Regulations 101238 (g) (2), The Presence of an Excluded Individual, Fire Clearance Violations, Accessible Bodies of Water, Accessible Firearms, Ammunition or Both 2. Breakfast/Lunch/Snack Menus: Menus are required to be posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days must also be available upon request. 3 . Current Children’s Roster: Each childcare facility shall maintain a current roster of children who are provided care in the facility. The roster shall include the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the child's parent or guardian, and the name and telephone number of the child's physician. This roster shall be available to the l icensing agency upon request . 4 . LIC 311A - Records to be Maintained at the Facility: LPAs advised that forms, regulations, and quarterly updates can be accessed on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . 5 . Pediatric First Aid and CPR: At least one person trained in Pediatric First Aid and CPR and EMSA approved must be present. 6 . Designated Staff: The name of the childcare center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence must be on file. 7.Qualifications: Educational background, training, and/or experience for each staff present must be available for review 8. Immunization Requirements: 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 or influenza declination 9. Children’s Records: must be available for review; including but not limited to, the following: Name, address, and telephone number of the child's authorized representative and of relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary. 10 . Staff Records: must be available for review; background clearance, LIC 503 Health Screening report, LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, Staff Qualifications, LIC 9050 Employee Rights, LIC 501 Personnel Record, AB 1207 Mandated Child Abuse Certification, MMR, TDAP, TB, influenza or influenza declination. Facility 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. LPA referred Facility to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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/ . Facility 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. 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 . The deficiency listed on the following page was observed by LPA Perry and is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Four (4) type B deficiency is being issued today. Please see attached LIC 809-D for citation. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Appeal rights provided and discussed. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with teacher Kailyn.