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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

SERRANO HEIGHTS ACADEMYLicense 304370748
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 04/08/25 at 11:10 am Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Anna Chan conducted an unannounced onsite visit for the purpose of an Annual/Random visit. LPA met with Licensee/Director Vikram Gursahani. LPA was led on a tour of the facility. The inside and outside and the floor and yard plan were verified. Census was taken in individual classrooms. The overall census observed was 32 preschool and 4 staff. Children were having indoor activities and lunch when LPA arrived. 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.- 6p.m., 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. Facility does not provide food. Lunch is brought from home. Food prep areas were clean and sanitary. Food is properly stored. 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 Brita water pitcher, and sports bottle with the child’s name on it. The children's bathrooms are clean and sanitary. Page 1 of 3 Children nap on cots, and bedding is stored individually and is taken home weekly for washing. The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months on December 11, 2024. 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 is wood chips and turf grass around the climbing equipment which appears to be enough to absorbs falls. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by Brita water pitcher and sports bottles with the child’s 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. 4 Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date. Health screening and immunizations as required were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1596.7995 (a)(1) a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for the facility were reviewed and within compliance. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all directors and employees to complete mandated reporter 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 10/2026. 5 Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child. Sign in/out in LILLIO app was reviewed. Each Child representative has their own login. In the areas reviewed the children’s files were found to be in full compliance. Page 2 of 3 Currently, there are medications in the facility. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services (IMS) LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, 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 The director was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.ccld.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.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 Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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. 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. An Inspection and exit interview were completed with Director Vikram Gursahani. The report was reviewed and discussed. Appeal Rights was provided. The “Notice of Site Visit” was posted on or adjacent to the door. Notice of Site Visit” must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Page 3 of 3

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

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What happened during the April 8, 2025 inspection of SERRANO HEIGHTS ACADEMY?

This was a other inspection of SERRANO HEIGHTS ACADEMY on April 8, 2025. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to SERRANO HEIGHTS ACADEMY on April 8, 2025?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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