Routine inspection·May 17, 2024

On 05/17/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Navar conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of a 3 Year Inspection. LPA met with Assistant Director Lisset De Rosa and toured the facility inside and outside. Then met with director Laurie Mauro to finish the tour. The floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were verified. Census was taken during outside time. The overall census observed was 3 preschool staff and 17 preschool children. Facility hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00AM to 6:00PM. 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. Transportation is not offered to clients. 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. 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/per day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. During the inspection of the indoor activity space, LPA did not observe any items which could pose a danger to children (poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, or hazardous items). There is filtered drinking water available indoors by the means of a water dispenser. Water is brought to the facility from Nestle biweekly for children in care. Children also bring their water bottles from home with their name. The children's bathrooms are clean and sanitary. Children nap on mats if they choose to sleep, and bedding is stored individually and is taken home weekly to be washed by parents. Continue to page 2 Page 2 Parent or guardians have the option to purchase lunch or bring it from home. Hot lunch is catered from Ruby\342\200\231s or Italian Express. Snacks are provided by the school. Food prep area observed to be clean and sanitary. Food is properly stored. Menus were posted where they could be reviewed by parents. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and were observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months, last conducted on 05/2024. The pressure gauge on the fire extinguishers indicates fully charged. Carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. Fire alarm is inspected by National Security several times a year. Facility met all posting requirement. The California Child Passenger Safety Law was posted by the entrance of the facility. 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 sand around the climbing equipment, structures, slides and other similar equipment appeared to be enough to absorbs falls. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is by sports bottles with the child\342\200\231s name on it and can be refilled by the water dispenser. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. The facility grounds were safe, sanitary and in good repair. LPA reviewed with director the Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection this date; 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 for 5 staff 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 possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 10/2025 Continue to page 3 Page 3 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 full compliance. In the areas reviewed the children\342\200\231s files were found to be in full compliance. CCC has not COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: Director stated that they do not use and water source for children from the building. Water is brought by a company called Nestle biweekly. LPA verified that there are no sinks in the classrooms and two water dispensers one located in the hallway of the classrooms, and one located outside on the playground. 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 childcare 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 with 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-and-resources/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. 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. LPA observed two medications not in the original package and one medication that was expired 10/2022. As this poses a health and safety risk for children in care and a Type B citation will be issued. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. Continue to page 4 Page 4 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/ . Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian Based on LPAs observations, record reviews and interviews, the following Type B violation was observed and is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, Section 101226(e)(4)(A) , is being cited on the attached LIC 809D. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Laurie Mauro. The director was informed that the \342\200\234Notice of Site Visit\342\200\235 must be posted on or adjacent to the door for 30 days. Failure to post will result in a Civil Penalty of a $100.00. Director 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 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 . End of Report