Routine inspection·May 7, 2025

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Roxana Lopez and Monica Ruiz conducted an unannounced required inspection. A risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. LPA met with Director, Valerie Gauthier, who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool age program licensed for 24 children which operates Monday \342\200\223 Friday from 7:15 AM \342\200\223 4:00 PM. Per the Director there are 5 children enrolled. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The following staff was present during this inspection: Classroom # 1: Staff #1 with 4 children; Classroom # 2 was emptied. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. LPAs observed the facility to be clean, sanitary. Furniture and equipment was 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 washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. At this time, the office is used as an isolation area. There is a cot available to bring into the office. 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. All meals are brought from home. Storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination. ------------------------------------ pg. 1 of 4 -------- There is drinking water available in all indoor classrooms in form of personal water bottles which are also taken outdoor. LPA observed sleeping arrangement in form of cots- sheets are sent home every Friday to be washed. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers 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. Director states that there are no poisons stored at the facility. LPA observed the smoke and carbon detectors in the facility and found them to be operable. Last Drill documented was on 3/27/25. At 2:45 pm outdoor area was observed to visibly dirty. Playground equipment was observed to be. The surface of the outdoor activity space was full of pine needles and the green rug was ripped in different areas. Per Director due to not having funding to mantain the outdoor space children have not been using the playground- and toy cars and bikes are brought to the courtyard area right across preschool room to be used. LPAs advised to submit an updated sketch of area they want to use. 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. Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. SB792 (Immunization Requirements for Staff and Employees) was discussed with the Director. AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting \342\200\223 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 -------- pg. 2 of 4------ Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers . At 3:15 LPA's observed that staff # 1 and # 2 did not have proof of current mandated reporter training certificate and Staff # 2 did not have a file to review. 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/ . CCC DID NOT COMPLETE TESTING PRIOR TO THEIR DEADLINE, At 3:30 pm Director stated that they did not test for lead or submit a waiver request. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . Facility representative 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. Facility representative 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. ----------------------------------------------- pg.3 of 4 ------------------------------------------------------- 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 Based on the LPA\342\200\231s observations and records reviews, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code od Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children\342\200\231s health and safety. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative Valerie Gauthier. ------------------------------------------------ pg. 4 of 4 ------------------------------------------------------