Non-compliance follow-up·May 16, 2025

On 05/16/2025 at 1:00 pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V. Trinh conducted an unannounced Case Management \342\200\223 Legal/Non-Compliance inspection. Upon arrival, Director Irene Guereca, toured the facility inside and outside and the floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were verified. Census was taken in individual classrooms. The overall census observed was 6 preschool staffs including director and 44 preschool age children. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. Facility hours are 6:30a.m.- 6:30p.m., Monday through Friday. CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE: A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date 5/16/2025. The Director understands 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 the initial presence in a licensed childcare facility. Violation of this requirement will result in a citation of a deficiency and civil penalties of one hundred dollars ($100) per violation per day for a maximum of five (5) days. Subsequent violations within a twelve (12) month period will result in a civil penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) per violation per day for a maximum of thirty (30) days in accordance with Section 1596.871 of the Health and Safety Code. INDOOR INSPECTION. The LPA inspected the indoor areas and areas accessible to children at the time of the visit. The facility was equipped with working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, working telephone service, and at least one fire extinguisher that meets statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. A record review shows that the last drill was documented on May 13, 2025. The director stated that there are no firearms and other dangerous weapons in the facility; none were observed during the inspection. Children nap on mats, and bedding is stored individually and is taken home weekly to be washed by parents. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items that could pose a danger if readily available were inaccessible to children in care . Continued page 2. Page 2. No poisons or other items that could pose a danger to children were observed during the inspection. The facility provides age-appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the children served. ON-SITE FOOD PREPARATION: The center provides lunch, morning, and afternoon snacks to children. At the time of inspection, food prep areas were clean and sanitary, and food was properly stored. Drinking water is available to children in care. Drinking water is available to children indoors and children bring their own water bottles from home with child\342\200\231s name on it and each classroom has a water dispenser with disposal cups. The LPA observed that the facility\342\200\231s floors, equipment, furniture, and children\342\200\231s bathrooms were clean, in good repair, and free of sharp edges. The facility meets all posting requirements. OUTDOOR INSPECTION. The LPA inspected the outdoor areas. The playground was enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height and is in good repair. At the time of inspection, the surface of the outdoor activity area was maintained and free of any observable hazards. The areas around and under high climbing equipment, slides, and other similar equipment were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. The outdoor equipment and toys are in good repair and free of sharp edges. There is drinking water available to children indoors by sport bottle with children\342\200\231s name or water fountain with paper cups. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. The inspected outdoor facility grounds are safe, sanitary and in good repair. PERSONNEL RECORDS. Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date, 5 out of 5 staff files were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a child day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for staff members were reviewed and within 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 has current EMSA-approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid 3/2026 certifications. CHILDREN\342\200\231S RECORDS: Children's records were reviewed for compliance present during the facility inspection on this date, 5 out of 5 children files were reviewed Each child has a separate, complete, and current record. The person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. Continued Page 3. Page 3. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA 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 Director was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.cdss.ca.gov Director may request to be added to an email list to receive a Quarterly Update by contacting the Child Care Advocate at childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov or at www.cdss.ca.gov LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian Information on the additional nutrition training, immunization requirements for children, and Health Schools Act ( http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/pestmgt/schoolipm.htm ) were provided. The facility representative was informed, and website given, about the California Child Care Disaster Plan has been posted to the UCSF California Childcare Health Program website: cchp.ucsf.edu/content/disaster-preparedness Also provided was information about the E-Learning Modules available at https://ccld.childcarevideos.org A copy of the California Department of Social Services Lead Information Brochure was explained and provided to the facility representative. In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit. A technical violation was also given for Buildings and Grounds CCR 101238 (g) Center . Appeal Rights and deficiencies were discussed. The Director was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. Exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with the director. End of the Report.