Routine inspection·October 5, 2021

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ms. Ketki Desai conducted an unannounced on site Annual inspection along with Case Management inspection for a Change in capacity with addition of Room # 21 at the Child Development center rooms. LPA met with Facility Administrator Ms. Dagarin, Jean Mari who gave a tour of the two classrooms ( State Preschool room # 21 and 22) located on the site of RossMoor Elementary school under the Los Alamitos unified school district. Facility currently is licensed for 26 preschool age children (3-5 years of age and now is seeking to increase the capacity to 48 by adding room # 21, which is currently serving special aid children and is a District room Room # 21, shall offer two half day sessions (8.00 am to 11.00 am) Afternoon session from 11.45 am to 3.00 PM, in these room children will be served snacks only and there will be no napping . Room # 22 is a full day sessions 6.30 am to 6,00 PM. Children in these room are served AM/PM snacks along with afternoon lunch, children nap in this room only . All the food is served from School kitchen, delivered to the classroom and is individually packed. Due to COVID 19, LPA observed staff wearing face mask, social distancing and following CDC and Dept of Public Health Guidelines. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Due to current pandemic situation, Parents are encourage to follow CDC and COVID requirements, children are dropped off and picked up at the curb end - designated gates and parents use a Black wheel app with a QR Code to check in the children, upon entrance staff checks the temperature of the child, a visual check in done, parents sign off the children before the child is handed over to the teacher, who walks the child into the classroom. Hand washing activity is completed before the child engages in other classroom activities. (Page1) During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. 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. Food is prepared on school cafeteria ; lunch and snacks are provided. Food prep areas were 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. There is drinking water available to children indoors by water cooler , sports bottle with the child\342\200\231s name on it. The children's bathrooms are clean and sanitary. Children nap on mats, and bedding is stored individually and is taken home daily to be washed by parents. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months. The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher. Facility met all posting requirement . 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, 4 out of 6 staff files were reviewed. Health screening and immunization's 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 family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for (licensee and assistant) 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 8/2023. The Facility Director was informed that the Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508) has been updated, and the facility must now use the new form with revised date 7/15. Six children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child. In the areas reviewed the children\342\200\231s files were found to be in full 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. (Page-2) LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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 . Nurse's office is designated as the Isolation area and she is present on the premises. 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 artificial grass around the climbing equipment, swings,slides and other similar equipment appeared to be enough to absorbs falls. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by drinking fountains and personal personal water bottles with the child\342\200\231s name on it. 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. Transfer Request (LIC9182). The Facility Director was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.ccld.ca.gov and they 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.ccld.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 Director 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