Routine inspection·July 29, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Valdez Santana conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of a Random Required 3 Year inspection. LPA met with Curriculum Coordinator, Shehara Devendra; the Director was out for the day. LPA toured the facility inside and outside. The floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were verified. LPA observed a total of 34 preschool age (15 were toddlers) children with 7 staff. Facility hours are Monday through Friday 7 A.M. to 6 P.M. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. 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, 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 for children in care. Facility tested their water for Lead on 8/31/20, documentation was provided. The children's bathrooms are clean and sanitary. Poisons/Hazardous Items are not kept on the premises. Facility only provides A.M. and P.M snacks, children’s authorized representative provide lunch. Snacks are prepared onsite; 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 pitchers provided by a water filtration system.The children's bathrooms were clean and sanitary. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months. Last Drill was conducted on 6/19/24. The facility has working carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers. Facility met all posting requirements. The California Child Passenger Safety Law was posted by the entrance of the facility. Page 1 of 4 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. There was sand and woodchips for the purpose around the climbing equipment, slides and other similar equipment appeared to be enough to absorbs falls. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by a water pitchers and children’s own water bottles with each 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. Six Staff files were reviewed during the facility inspection on this date, 6 out of 6 staff files were reviewed and were found within compliance. 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 and measles for Director and 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. Director’s Mandated Reporter Training expires 12/1/2025. At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 10/2025. Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child. A random sample of children of 5 children’s files were reviewed for documentation of the child’s name, address, and telephone number of the child’s 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’s files were found to be in full compliance. Facility utilizes the Bright Wheel app for signing children in/out. Sign in/out procedure was reviewed for compliance. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. The facility had 4 expired children’s medications. 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 Page 2 of 4 The licensee 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 from www.ccld.ca.gov and select Receive Important Updates link. 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 English: https//www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/SIDSchildcaresafesleep.pdf AAP: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/A-Parents-Guide-to-Safe-Sleep.aspx 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 as long as 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. Page 3 out 4 Based on LPA’s observations, and record reviews the following violation was observed, and one type B Citation is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, 101226(e)(3)(A) is being cited on the attached LIC 809D. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process . An Inspection and exit interview were completed with facility representative, Shehara Devendra. The report was reviewed and discussed. All appeals rights were given. The facility representative 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. End of Report