Routine inspection (3-year)·March 13, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Fermin Campos-Jaramillo and Martha Jimenez-Villanueva met with Maria Rodriguez, Site Director (SD), for an unannounced Required - 3 year inspection. LPA toured the Facility both indoor and outdoor areas of the Facility during today's inspection. The Facility is licensed for 40 children. The facility is licensed in classrooms 6 and 7. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. LPAs observed 26 children were in care today and four staff members were providing care and supervision to them. LPA reviewed six children's and five staff files (1 director, 4 fully qualified teachers) during today's inspection. Each child's file reviewed contains the required forms. All staff files reviewed contain the required forms, including transcripts/verification of experience for director & teachers, immunization records, & Health Screening Report. All staff have current certificates of completion of the Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Workers on file. The last fire/disaster drill was completed on 2/27/24, Director and the four staff members have current CPR and First Aid certifications on file. The Site Director understands that there shall be at least one person, with valid CPR and First Aid certifications, on site always or present during off-site activities (field trips). LPA observed that the teacher/child ratio was in compliance during today's inspection. LPA observed 26 napping children with four teachers in the Facility during today's inspection. Site Director understands the conditions, limitations, and capacity specifications of the Facility license. SD understands that children shall be visually supervised at all times and never left unattended. Any child(ren) who exhibit symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted in care. Any child(ren) who become ill during the day, shall be isolated in the sofa inside the classroom. LPA observed that the Facility is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair for children, staff, and visitors. The Facility has adequate ventilation, including central air conditioning/heating. SD states that the Facility has a janitor who does the cleaning of the Facility Monday through Friday in the evenings. SD understands that the Facility must be kept free of flies and other insects & rodents. LPA observed that all furniture and equipment is in good condition and safe for the children. Napping equipment is appropriate. Drinking water is readily available for the children in classrooms and in the outdoor playground area via water dispensers water coolers and disposable cups. Staff and children's bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and operable. There is a separate staff bathroom not utilized by the children which an isolated child can use if needed. SD states that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. The Facility has functioning carbon monoxide detectors in the Facility. *******Report dated 3/13/24 continues on page 2. Report dated 3/13/24 continues from page 1. The food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter & rubbish, and free of rodents and other vermin. All food and snacks is prepared at the Little Angels central kitchen facility and is brought to the Center. The Facility provides breakfasts, snacks and lunches for the children. The Facility has trash cans with tight fitting lids for solid waste. Cleaning supplies are inaccessible to the children and stored in high cabinets inaccessible to children. SD states that there are no poisons in the Facility. LPA observed a complete First Aid kit in the Facility. SD states that the Facility administers medications for three children at this time. SD understands that smoking is not allowed on the Facility premises. 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 The playground area utilized by children is surrounded by appropriate fencing and the outdoor surfaces are safe for the children. LPA observed that the outdoor equipment is age appropriate and in good condition. There are sufficient resilient materials (synthetic grass) in the playground area. Shade is provided by two tarps. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. SD states that the Facility does not provide transportation. The site director, 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/process . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Director Maria Rodriguez. No deficiencies were issued during today's inspection. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.