Routine inspection·January 12, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Romy Castanon conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of a required 1-year annual. LPA conducted Annual Inspection for the facility’s infant license first and continued with the preschool. LPA met with Director Rochelle Santa Cruz and Assistant Director Denise Devereaux. LPA toured the Young Preschool Classroom and Preschool Classrooms 2 and 4. LPA also toured the preschool playground area and verified floor/yard plan (LIC 999). Census was taken in all three preschool rooms. The overall census observed was 56 children and 9 staff. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. Facility hours are 7:30am – 10:30pm, Monday through Friday. 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 (detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Poisons/Hazardous Items are not kept on the premises. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and were observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. There is drinking water available to children indoors by bottles with the child’s name on it that are brought from home daily. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months. The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector and fire sprinkler system. Facility met all posting requirements. The California Child Passenger Safety Law was posted by the entrance of the facility. Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date, 5 out of 5 staff files were reviewed. Health screening and immunizations 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 were reviewed and within compliance. page 1 of 3 Page 2 of 3 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 expires 08/2023. Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child. A random sample of 5 of 5 children's files were reviewed for documentation of the child’s name, address, and telephone number of the child’s 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), Immunization records, Physicians Report, Notification of Parent’s Rights, Admissions Agreement and Personal Rights. In the areas reviewed, the children’s files were found to be in compliance. Sign in/out procedure was reviewed for compliance. The person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. 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. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by water bottles with the child’s name on it that are brought from home daily. The outdoor equipment and toys were in mostly good repair. LPA observed wood benches and equipment that need to be refinished, repaired or replaced for the safety of the children. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. 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. Based on LPAs observations, a Technical Assistance Advisory was given after touring the Preschool Playground area. Page 2 of 3 Page 3 of 3 Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Rochelle Santa Cruz and Assistant Director Denise Devereaux. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights and deficiencies were discussed. The facility representative was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. 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 c a.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process . 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