Routine inspection·June 25, 2024

Page 1 of 4 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Mahnaz (Nancy) Malek and Alma Castro conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of Annual/Random inspection. LPAs met with Assistant director, Sonia Yoshivawa. The director, Criselda Lozon arrived during LPAs' inspections. LPA toured of the facility inside and outside. The floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were checked. Census was taken. There were a total of 13 children with 6 staff in 3 different classrooms. LPAs inspected all the classrooms. (101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 109 (MPR), 110, 112, 113). Room # 113 is designated for Toddler Option component for children 18 months to 36 months old. According to director there are no children enrolled in Toddler Option Component. The patios of the classrooms were inspected. The gates on the patios are locked and secured to alarm system. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. Facility hours are 7:20 a.m.- 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Parents sign their children in and out electronically. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. . During the inspection of the indoor activity space, items which could pose a danger to children (cleaning compounds, and medications) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Poisons/Hazardous Items are not kept on the premises. The parents provide AM, PM snacks and lunch to children. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and were observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. Drinking water is available to children indoors by water containers labeled with their names and the facility fills them up if need to. Preschool children nap on the mats, and bedding is washed at the facility. Continue to page 2 Page 2 of 4 weekly basis by the facility. The facility has conducted an emergency fire drill within the past six months. The last fire drill date was 4/10/2024. The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher. Facility met all posting requirement . The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. The playground was enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height. The surface of the outdoor activity space was well maintained and free of hazards. The cushioning material on the preschool playground appeared to be enough to absorb falls. (commercially built foam, sand and wood chips). There are cushioning materials under the swings. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by water containers that the facility fills them up if needed. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. Shade is provided by canopies. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date, 6 staff files were reviewed. Health screening and immunization as required were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a childcare center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for staff were reviewed and were in compliance. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all directors and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years. At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which all were in compliance. Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child. A random sample of 5 children's files were reviewed for documentation of the child\342\200\231s name, address, and telephone number of the child\342\200\231s authorized representative and of relatives or others that can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary (LIC 700) and a medical assessment. In the areas reviewed the children\342\200\231s files were found to be in compliance. 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-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. Continued on page 3 Page 3 of 4 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). LPAs verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP on 6/30/2022. The results showed no lead exceedance. LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian LPAs reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, 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 The facility representative, Criselda Lozon was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. 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 Continued on page 4 Page 4 of 4 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-care-licensing/subscribe The facility representative, Criselda Lozon was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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 . A notice of site visit was given to facility representative, Criselda Lozon and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 on this inspection date. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Criselda Lozon. End of report.