Routine inspection·November 18, 2024

On 11/18/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hanson Leong conducted an unannounced annual visit and met with the Director, Alexandra Hallum. LPA explained the purpose of the visit to the director. Fifty-eight preschool-aged children and twenty-seven staff members were present during the visit. The twenty-seven staff members received criminal record clearance from the department. The facility is within its capacity limits and ratios for today’s visit. LPA observed that all required documents, such as the facility license, waivers, notification of parents’ rights, personal rights, car seat laws, emergency disaster plan, and daily activities schedule, were displayed and visible to the public. The most recent emergency disaster drill was conducted on 11/14/2024, and the LPA observed that it was properly documented. LPA reviewed the emergency disaster drill log and found it was conducted monthly. The facility has a first aid backpack, a fully charged fire extinguisher, and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in every classroom. Children's medications were found in a basket inside an upper cabinet that contained both the child's information and details about the doctor. LPA inspected the indoor and outdoor areas to identify health and safety hazards. The facility was clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, and other items that could pose a danger were stored in areas inaccessible to the children. All accessible cabinets and drawers in the classrooms were found to be free of hazardous materials or poisons. LPA observed that the five classrooms had age-appropriate toys, furniture, educational materials, and designated storage space for each child. Each classroom's electrical outlets were observed to have child safety covers. Two classrooms had diaper-changing stations that were not within arm’s reach of a sink. LPA requested the director not to use the two diaper-changing stations until they were repositioned within arm's reach of a sink. The bathrooms were found clean and fully operational. The toilets and handwashing facilities were well-kept, safe, and clean. LPA requested the director to email the photos of the repositioned diaper changing stations to the department. See Page 2 Page 2 The outdoor playground has a fence at least four feet high. The outdoor play equipment is in good condition and has no sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment were observed to be cushioned with woodchips and rubberized mats. No bodies of water, such as pools or spas, were on site. The preschool program currently provides lunches and snacks for the children from their outside kitchen. LPA observed that each child had personal belongings in their designated storage space. According to the director, some of the enrolled children have allergies. Sleeping mats and sheets are available for children to use when sleeping or napping. LPA observed that the sleeping mats and sheets were stored in the facility. According to the director, the facility washes the sheets and blankets weekly or as needed. LPA observed that the facility records each child's attendance on paper, and all parent signatures were accounted for each child. LPA reviewed five children’s files and confirmed that all five have complete files, which included their emergency contact and medical information. LPA reviewed the files for five staff members and confirmed that all five were current with their Pediatric First Aid/CPR certifications. LPA also found that all five had completed the necessary twelve units in Early Childhood Education (ECE), which meets the qualifications required to be classified as a teacher. LPA reviewed staff’s MMR vaccination records and found two staff members are missing them from their files. LPA requested the director to email the department once the staff locates their MMR vaccination records. 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. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Director 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. See Page 3 Page 3 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed director 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. 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-carecenters/ . Director 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. 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 No deficiencies were issued today during LPA's visit. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Alexandra Hallum.