Routine inspection·November 12, 2024

On 11/12/2024 at 9:00AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Karen Navar conducted an on site inspection for the purpose of a 3 year Annual Random. LPA met with Teacher Joycelin and began the tour. LPA then met with Center Manager Nury Balmaceda at 9:20AM and completed the tour of the facility inside and outside and the floor and yard plan were verified. Census was taken in individual classrooms. The overall census observed was 2 school-age staff and 0 school-age children. LPA was informed that children will start arriving at 1:40PM. 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. Facility hours are 7a.m.-6p.m., Monday through Friday. LPA reviewed Entrance Checklist LIC125 with Center Manager. Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. Sign in/out procedure were reviewed for compliance. The person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. Facility uses Catalyst Kids Hubbe App and each person authorized for pick up gets an individual pin that is linked to authorized representatives where they are able to sign in and out electronically. Facility met all posting requirements. The California Child Passenger Safety Law was posted by the entrance of the facility. 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. Continue to page 2. Page 2 Food is prepared on site; breakfast and snacks are provided. There is drinking water available to children indoors by filtered water. Sports bottles brought from home are properly labeled with child’s name. Facility offers extra cups for water if needed. Trash receptacles containing waste have tight fitting lids. Food prep areas were clean and sanitary. Food is properly stored. Menus are posted where they can be reviewed by parents. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. The children's bathrooms are clean and sanitary. Toys observed to be clean age appropriate. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months and keeps documentation of drills, last drill documented 11/4/2024. The facility has a at least one working smoke detector, one working carbon monoxide detector and at least one functioning fire extinguisher. Center Manager stated fire drill is tested by the school district. Center Manager stated there are no weapons at the facility. The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. Required shade, drinking water and fencing were inspected. The playground is enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height and is in good repair. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained and free of hazards. The cushioning material around outdoor play equipment and other similar equipment appeared to be enough to absorbs falls. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by a water jug/drinking fountain. The outdoor equipment and toys are in good repair and free of sharp edges. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. The inspected outdoor facility grounds are safe, sanitary and in good repair. 3 Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date. Health screening and immunization as required were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health, and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis and measles for staff were reviewed and in 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 9/22/2025. Continue to page 3. Page 3 5 Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete, and current record for each child. Forms reviewed were Admission Agreement, LIC613A Personal Rights, LIC9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (If Applicable), LIC700 Identification and Emergency Information, LIC701 Physicians Report, LIC995 Notification of Parents Rights, LIC627 Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment. CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES : 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 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 Center Manager was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.ccld.ca.gov and 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 Continue to page 4. Page 4 I nformation 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 Center Manager 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 Facility does not offer infant care. LPA and Center manager went over Infant Safe sleep for information purposes. English: https//www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/SIDSchildcaresafesleep.pdf NIH: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/safesleepbasics/environment/room/text_alternative Safe to Sleep Campaign: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/materials · Always place infants on their backs for sleeping · Use only a tight-fitting sheet on the crib or play yard mattress. · Do not hang any items from the crib or above the crib. · Keep all items, including blankets, out of the crib or play yard. · Pacifiers may be used if they do not have items attached to them. · Infants should not be swaddled or have any items covering them while sleeping. · The temperature of the room should be comfortable enough for an adult to wear a t-shirt and not be too hot or too cold. 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. An Inspection and exit interview were completed with Center Manager Nury Balmaceda. The report was reviewed and discussed. ***Appeal Rights and deficiencies were discussed. The facility representative was provided with 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. The Center Manager was informed that the “Notice of Site Visit” must be posted for 30 consecutive days. The “Notice of Site Visit” must be posted on or adjacent to the door. Failure to post will result in Civil Penalties of $100.00. Page 4 of 4