Routine inspection·February 23, 2023

On 02/23/2023 at 8:35 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Roxana Lopez conducted an unannounced required inspection. A risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. LPA met with Licensee- administrator, Leticia Gomez, who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool age program licensed for 28 children which operates Monday – Friday from 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Per the Director there are 14 children currently enrolled. A children’s roster was available for review. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The following staff was present during this inspection: Room # 1: Staff # 1 with 4 children, Room # 2 Staff # 2 with 3 children and Room # 3 was empty. 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. LPA observed the facility to be clean, sanitary and in good repair. 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, Room # 3 is used as an isolation area. There are chairs and cot available if needed. 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.------------------- pg. 1 of 4------------ At this time the facility does not provide meals. All meals are provided by parents and placed in an insulated lunch bag and hung on a rack. There is drinking water available in all indoor classrooms and drinking containers / jugs are taken outdoors. 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. LPA observed sleeping arrangements in form of cots. Per Licensee sheets are sent home every Friday to be washed. At 9:08 am LPA tested the smoke detector- per licensee detector was combined. When tested the alarm worked but it did not distinguished what is was testing. LPA took a picture of the alarm to see if it stated smoke and carbon monoxide alarm but it was not label. Licensee, ordered a carbon monoxide detector during the inspection. A technical violation was given. Outdoor playground is located in the back of the facility. Teachers and children go through the church parking lot to get to the playground. The 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. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. 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. Staff Records were reviewed to ensure that a health screening report is on file. Children’s 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. --------------------- pg. 2 of 4 ----------------------------------- SB792 (Immunization Requirements for Staff and Employees) was discussed with the Licensee. The Administrator and her staff do currently have immunization documentation. AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – 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. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers . LPA observed that staff # 1 does not have current AB1207 on file. A technical violation was given. LPA provided the LIC 857 which documents the children's record reviewed and LIC 859 which documents the staff record's reviewed. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee 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. ------------------------------------------------- pg. 3 of 4 ---------------------------------------------------------------- LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . LPA provided PIN 21-21CCP Written Directive for Lead Testing via email. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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 . At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. No deficiencies cited. 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 conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Leticia Gomez ----------------------------- pg. 4 of 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------