Routine inspection·July 20, 2023

On 7/20/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hanson Leong, made an unannounced annual visit, which coincided with a case management visit to the child daycare facility listed above. The case management visit was in response to the Licensee's request for an increase in capacity. The LPA was granted entry by the Director, Nahid Taleboo. The LPA explained the purposes of the visit to the Director. All the individuals listed on the facility\342\200\231s roster have been granted permission to work or be present in a childcare facility. The LPA observed four staff members including the Director supervising eighteen preschool aged children. Children's capacity and ratio requirements were observed to be in compliance. LPA and the Director both performed comprehensive inspections of the facility to look for possible threats to health and safety. The facility offers a first aid kit that is completely loaded with everything that is required for the treatment of wounds and other types of injuries. Toys, furnishings, and learning materials in all classes are age appropriate. The LPA observed that the playground equipment and outdoor furnishings are in very good shape. The LPA found that the facility did not have any pools, spas, or other types of bodies of water of any kind. All poisons, cleaning products, and other potentially harmful substances have been stored in a location that is inaccessible to children. The building is equipped with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers that are properly charged, centralized smoke alarms, and phones that are in working order. The Director has stated that the facility does not house any firearms or other types of weapons. The LPA observed that the facility posted the required documents. (i.e., license, waivers, notification of parental rights, notification of personal rights, car seat law, emergency disaster plan, and daily activities) The LPA reviewed the files of five different children. All required forms were in the files of the five children. The LPA reviewed the files of three staff members. All required forms were in the files of the three staff members. Review of the training records shows that the three staff members are not current with their Pediatric First Aid / CPR training. ***See Page 2 for continuation** Continued, Page 2 The LPA reviewed the facility's emergency drill log. According to the facility\342\200\231s emergency drill log, the facility's emergency drills are carried out monthly. 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. 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 child care 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 to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. 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. 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/ ***See Page 3 for continuation*** Continued, Page 3 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. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. 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 During today\342\200\231s visit, the facility was checked for any health and safety concerns in response to Licensee's request for an increase in capacity. Room #3 and Room #4 were specifically surveyed to ensure that the classroom's square footage was sufficient for the requested capacity increase. The total usable space for both rooms is 1683 sq ft. Room #3 can accommodate roughly 24 children due to the licensing requirement of 35 sq ft indoor activity space per child. Room #4 can accommodate roughly 24 children due to the licensing requirement of 35 sq ft indoor activity space per child. There were two toilets in Room #4, which can accommodate 30 children. According to the Director, she will only put in one sink in Room #4 so that children can start using the two toilets. There is a centralized fire alarm, a smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and a fully charged fire extinguisher in both rooms. LPA did not observe toys, furniture, and equipment for the children in either room. According to the Director, both rooms # 3 and #4 will be fully furnished by 8/1/2023, which will include toys, furniture, and equipment for the children. The preschool program has a total of 6 toilets that can accommodate 90 children, and 4 sinks that can accommodate 60 children. The total outdoor usable space is 5616 sq ft, which can accommodate roughly 75 children due to the licensing requirement of 75 sq ft outdoor activity space per child. LPA observed the outdoor play area is still under construction. According to the Director, the outdoor play area should be ready by 8/3/2023. With the addition of room #3 and room # 4, the new preschool age classrooms are #3, #4 and #200. *** See Page 4 for continuation*** Continued, Page 4 The LPA will not approve an increase in capacity to 48 children until the following conditions are met: - Obtaining fire clearance from the fire department - Furnishing both Room # 3 and Room # 4. - Setting up a portable sink in Room # 4 - Completing construction of the outdoor play area No deficiencies were cited today under CCR, Title 22, Div. 12. A copy of today\342\200\231s report and the notice of site visit were given to Nahid Taleboo . The notice of site visit must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Nahid Taleboo .