Routine inspection·December 8, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cynthia Reyes, conducted an announced 1 year annual site Inspection . LPA met with Teresa Fuentez, Director. The Director is also requesting a decrease in capacity from 132 to 108 preschool children and a Toddler Option has been request for capacity of 24 .. The facility preschool program Days & hours are Monday-Friday 7 AM-6 PM. At 9AM, LPA began the tour of the facility with Teresa, beginning at the front lobby where the Directors office is located. Teresa states preschool parents will enter and exit in this lobby area. During Covid or not, parents will sign the child in/out (electronically), here in the lobby. Health checks are being conducting and use of hand sanitizer is available. Parents are able to enter the class room. LPA observed a parent board placed inside each class room and in the main lobby with all the required licensing forms visible for all to see. The ill/isolation area is located in the lobby behind the front desk and the staff rest room for an ill child to use is located at the front of the hall way to all the class rooms. The ill/isolation area has a mat for a child to rest if needed. A staff lounge/lunch area is located next to the kitchen area that is used for snack/meal prep. 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 and observation, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Licensing staff was then guided through the Preschool class rooms ( Preppers age 2 class room, will now be the Toddler Option. The Preschool class rooms now will be designated as Preschool age 2 1/2, Preschool age 3, Pre-K1 age 3/4, Pre-K2 age 3/4, and Plaza age 2-5). Toys were observed to be age appropriate clean and safe. Continued on page 2 Page 2 Furniture and equipment was inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Napping equipment & cots, were also inspected and observed to be in good condition. Appropriate storage and cleanliness was observed. The preschool and Toddler Option children will be provided filtered water and cups to drink freely. Both programs will have lunch and AM/PM snack that will be provided by the facility. Menus were observed in side each class room on the parent board. Containers used to discard food have tight fitting lids. There is a fully equipped first aid kit available in each room. Individual storage space was observed to be available for each child. Parents will bring each child's linen for the week and take home at the end of the week to wash. Facility has extra linen and food available if needed. 10:30AM Preschool children have a bathroom in each of their class rooms (5 class rooms). Each bathroom has 2 toilets (total 5x2=10/10x15=150 children) and 1 sink (total 5x1=5/5x15=75 children). Each class room also has a sink on the outside of the bathroom (total 5x1=5/5x15=75 children). The Toddler class room has its own bathroom with 2 toilets (Cap 30) and 2 sinks (Cap 30). Changing tables are with in arms reach of a sink. LPA observed all to be in good repair, water temperature, paper towels, toilet paper, and all areas inspected for safety and sanitation. Food preparation areas were toured for safety and cleanliness. Heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Building/Rooms are centrally heated and air conditioned. Overhead lights as well as natural light is used. The tour continued as the LPA was guided to the Preschool outdoor play area. The preschool has their own outdoor play yard (Grass, padding & cement), and is self contained by a gate around it for separation from the other components to prevent children from commingling. Water jugs with disposable cups or labeled bottles will be used for children while outdoors. LPA observed age appropriate outdoor toys and play equipment to be clean safe and in good repair, as well as adequate shade is available. All areas around play equipment and slides are cushioned with material to absorb a fall. Measurements were taken of the outdoor play yard and the total outside capacity allows for 113 preschool children. Director is decreasing the preschool capacity to 108 and will submit a new waiver request for the new Toddler Option to share the Preschool yard with a staggered outdoor play schedule. LPA advised the Director Teresa that the preschool children need to be within the direct care and supervision, including visual observation and supervision of the teacher(s) at all times. Page 3 Administrator Teresa 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. Children’s Records were reviewed on this date for completeness; and Inspection of required forms were made and documented on the LIC 857. LPA reviewed Staff records, which were documented on the LIC 859. All staff had proof against TB, measles, pertussis, and influenza, as well as current Mandated reporter. There is at least one person trained in EMS (emergency medical services) Pediatric CPR and First Aid present during this inspection. Pediatric CPR & First Aid is documented for staff who have it and is current for the Director. No transportation is being conducted by the facility for preschool & Toddlers option children. Medication: This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. No children at this time to review storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and no review of 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 Children's roster was reviewed and is current and number of total enrolled at this time was documented. Disaster drill log was available and posted visibly for all to see. The last drill was conducted on 12/2022. First Aid supplies were observed in each classroom and were observed to contain the required first-aid supplies. According to Staff, medication is only administered to a child when accompanied with a doctor's note and is any lifesaving medication is stored in a locked area in the office or office refrigerator. Update: Effects of Lead Exposure and the following Provider Information Notices (PINs) Required Lead Testing: PIN 20-01 CCP Effects of Lead Exposure, and Guardian User Account Access - PIN 20-20-CCLD. were discussed. Page 4 Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are present and are in operable condition in the facility. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors should be checked and batteries replaced as needed. The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC (Service date 07/14/2021) must be serviced annually or as often as necessary. Hazardous items including poisonous cleaning compounds were observed to be stored inaccessible to children. Access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at www.ccld.ca.gov . Reporting Unusual Incidents: MPROIncidentReports@dss.ca.gov . CCL Resources for Parents & Providers: https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/ Pro v ider Information Notices (PINs): https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/policy/provider-information-notices/child-care 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 . 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/process . At this time, the licensee is in compliance in the preschool program with California Code of Regulations Title 22. No deficiencies cited. Licensee will be approved for the requested 24 Toddler Option once the outdoor play waiver is approved and the Preschool is approved for the decrease to capacity 108. 2:45PM, Exit interview was conducted with Teresa Fuentez Director and a signed copy of this report and the notice of site visit was provided on this date .