Routine inspection·June 1, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Green conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Director, Elisha Gonzalez, who provided analyst a tour of the facility. The licensee also operates an infant program (198020404) on the same premises. Infant and Preschool licenses are conducted in physically separate areas both indoors and outdoors. There are no shared areas between the programs. The facility hours of operation are Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM. This facility currenty has (7) classrooms: Dandelions, Geckos, Sage, Williows, Sunflower, Catcus, and the TK room. During this inspection, LPA observed 13 children napping with 2 staff in the Dandelions room, 14 children napping with 3 staff in the Geckos room, 21 children napping with 3 staff in the Sage room, 22 children with 2 staff in the TK room, there were 14 napping children with 7 staff in the Williow room, and there were 13 napping children with 3 staff in the Sunflower room. The Catcus room was observed to not be in use. All children were observed by LPA to be under visual supervision of a teacher at all times. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. The facility uses My Bright Day application for parents sign in and out. The following were observed during this inspection: Licensing staff observed the facility to be clean, safe, 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. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. Drinking water is access to children via water filter water attached to the sinks located throughout the facility. The children also has their own personally sippy cups. At this time, the Director's Office is used as an isolation area. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill and staff are ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not being accepted. The facility has a kitchen prep area located within the classrooms where food is prepared. The parents provide lunches. The facility provides AM and PM snacks. LPA observed that all food brought from home contains the child’s name on the outside and is protected from contamination. All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. The Preschool program currenty has (4) designated outdoor play areas. LPA observed it to be physically separated from the designated Infant outdoor play yards. Outdoor play equipment is in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe and is free of hazards. There is adequate shade available outdoors via canopies. Staff Records were reviewed to ensure that a health screening report and Mandated Reporter Training Certificate is on file. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm The Licensee has submitted a request to decrease the overall capacity of the Preschool program by removing (1) classroom, Cactus Room, from the Preschool license and designate for use under the the Infant license. LPA did observed any children present in the classroom during this inspection. The classroom was observed to be physical separate from the preschool classroom next door. At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today. Upon return to Monterey Park Regional Office, the license will be updated to reflect the capacity decrease to 182 children. 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 was conducted with Director.