Routine inspection·January 23, 2025

On 01/23/25, at 08:25 am ,Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shushanik Safaryan conducted an unannounced annual random inspection to the above facility. Upon arrival , LPA notified front desk regarding the visit , who contacted Program Manager . At 08:45 am, LPA met with Facility Representative Laura Hernandez, Education Manager , who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. The facility is part of the Garvey School District. Facility has an infant license with toddler option . Per representative facility serves only toddlers at this time . Facility operates Monday through Friday from 08:00AM to 4:00 PM. Program consists of 8 classrooms. Per Facility Representative there are 54 children enrolled. LPA observed all required forms/publications posted by the front of each classroom visible to the parents . All the classrooms were inspected for safety and cleanliness . LPA toured classroom #1 where observed 7 children with 2 staff members, classroom #2 where observed 5 children with 2 staff members , classroom # 3 where observed 5 children with 2 staff members , classroom # 4 where observed 7 children with 2 staff members , classroom # 5 where observed seven children with 2 staff members, classroom #6 LPA observed 4 children with 2 staff members , classroom # 7 where observed 6 children with 2 staff members , classroom #8 no children were present . Per facility representative classroom # 8 not in use at this time . Teacher child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. 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. All classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. Each classroom has separate bathroom and diaper changing area for children .All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. First Aid supplies are available and complete in each classroom . Page 1 of 4 Napping equipment and bedding were inspected for good condition, appropriate storage, and cleanliness. Storage for children's belongings was inspected. Facility washes linens weekly or as needed. LPA observed that there are functioning smoke and carbon detectors in the facility. LPA observed a fully charged and serviced fire extinguisher with the service date 04/11/2024. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 01/16/25. Per facility representative drill conducted every month .Facility representative states there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises. Snack menus are posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity, and appropriateness to children in care. The facility provides breakfast , lunch and AM and PM snacks. Facility has a kitchen . Per representative prepared food borough from Sanchez Elementary location and distributed to the classrooms by the kitchen staff . All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. Drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors, children bring their own water bottles too. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents. The classroom #8 is used as isolation area since it is not occupied, or child kept in the corner of the room until gets picked up. 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. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, 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. Facility uses a program called Child plus .Facility has hard copies of sign in and sign out sheets as needed. Page 2 of 4 At 09:33 am ,children’s records were reviewed, and inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857. LIC 125 (Entrance checklist) was provided to the Facility representative during the inspection. LPA was unable to reviewed staff records at this time since records kept at Garvey District office which is located Williams Education Center at 2444 N Del Mar Ave , Rosemead , CA 91770 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 PIN 22-02-CCP . 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/ . LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations, and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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 facility representative 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. 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. Page 3 of 4 Facility Representative 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. 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. For childcare center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . Per Facility Representative lead testing was conducted 03/13/2023. LPA obtained lead paperwork during todays visit for further review. 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`s observations and record review the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative Laura Hernandez on 01/23/2025. Page 4 of 4