Routine inspection·July 19, 2024

On 7/19/2024 at 9:00 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carolyn Tuba conducted an unannounced Annual inspection. LPA entered facility through a gate that requires a code to enter. LPA met with Staff Member; Arely Gomez as the Director/Licensee, Maria Flores was unavailable. A Covid Risk assessment was conducted. LPA was guided on a tour of the facility indoors and outdoors. This is a preschool program licensed for 17 children, which operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The staff stated there are 12 children currently enrolled. The facility is located near a residential area and the facility is a home converted into a center. There is also an infant with a toddler component and school-age programs. LPA observed a total census of 11 children with 1 staff member. The following classroom was inspected: There is a main classroom where the preschool program is located. All staff members were fingerprint cleared. Licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. The classroom furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Indoor classroom was inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. Storage for children’s belongings and napping equipment was inspected and meet all regulatory requirements. Children bring their own blankets and sheets are provided by the facility. The blankets are sent home at the end of each week to be laundered and sheets are laundered by the school. Availability of drinking water was reviewed and per staff, parents provide water from home and refills are available with bottled water service. Facility has a total of 3 child size toilets and 3 child size sinks. Toys and surfaces are observed to be safe and clean. Staff restroom is available near the kitchen area. Page 1 of 4 Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were present in the facility, tested and found to be operable. Fire extinguishers are serviced annually and was last serviced March 12, 2024. Storage cabinets in classrooms were inspected and no hazardous items were found. Cleaning items are kept on the top shelves of the classroom and inaccessible to children in care. No poisonous cleaning compounds were found in the childcare center. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted in January 2024, but was not documented. There is a First Aid kit available inside the classroom; the supplies were inventoried and found to be missing tweezers, the first aid manual and surgical scissors. A Technical Advisory was issued. There is a teacher’s work area to prep activities. A full-size kitchen where food preparation areas were toured for safety, cleanliness, and proper equipment. During the tour LPA observed refrigerator that required to be cleaned inside, as well as containers unlabeled without dates and dried food bowls uncovered. LPA observed medication that did not have any names. According to staff the over-the-counter medication belongs to the Director/Licensee’s child. LPA advised that it should still be labeled with the name of the child and date of expiration. Breakfast, Lunch and PM snack is served by the facility. Lunch is provided by parents and Breakfast and PM snack is provided by the facility. Staff states that they are a nut-free facility. LPA observed the menu posted on the parent board with all required documentation located in the preschool classroom. LPA was informed that there are currently no children on medication. LPA advised staff member of the procedures and medication storage. Medication would be kept in a box marked medication on top of the fridge or inside the refrigerator if required Outdoor playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. There is currently a preschool playground that is surrounded by a cement wall and chain-link fence. All areas around or under climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with sand. LPA advised that due to the size of the sand area it cannot be covered. The sand should be sifted each day in case of any animal feces. Staff stated that there is a maintenance crew who takes care of the playground at least once a week. Technical Advisory was issued.. LPA observed trees and a shaded cover for adequate shade in the play yard. Sign in and out was observed to have full signatures with children being signed in and out each day. Page 2 of 4 Licensing staff was unable to review staff records due to files are kept locked and staff did not have access due to Director/Licensee was unavailable. LPA will conduct a future visit to review files. LPA reviewed children's files and were found to be complete with all required licensing records and reports including immunization records and admission agreement. LPA asked if Lead testing had been completed and staff stated that the Director/Licensee was looking into having the water outlet in the kitchen tested. LPA referred staff to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information . Staff member was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018, any person who works in a childcare facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers . LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . 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 . Page 3 of 4 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/ . 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. Staff was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. The deficiency listed on the following page were observed by the LPA and is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Please see attached LIC 809-D. The deficiency that is being cited needs to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Staff Member, Arely Gomez. Page 4 of 4