Routine inspection·October 30, 2023

Page 1 of 4 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Mahnaz (Nancy) Malek conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of an Annual Required inspection. LPA met with director, Arunal (Anna) Pullyanda at the time of arrival. LPA toured the facility inside and outside with the director. The floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were checked. LPA took census, there were a total of 20 preschool children present with 3 staff in two rooms. LPA inspected three classrooms (1, 2, and 3). More staff and more children arrived during LPA's inspection. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. Facility hours are 7:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.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 except for staff, Shuying (Loria) Cai who has been at the facility since July 2023. This violation was cited and immediate civil penalty of $500.00 was assessed. During the inspection of the indoor activity space, items which could pose a danger to children (cleaning compounds, and medications) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Poisons/Hazardous Items are not kept on the premises. Parents provide morning, and lunch to children. Facility provides afternoon snack to children. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and were observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. Drinking water is available to children indoors by water bottles that children bring from home and the facility fill them out by a filtered water dispenser if needed. Children nap on cots, and bedding is stored individually and washed on a weekly basis. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months, last drill was in 6/21/2023. The facility does not have a working carbon monoxide detector. Facility met all posting requirement . Continue to page 2 Page 2 of 4 The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. The playground was enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height. There are two exit gates leading to parking lot which was equipped with additional latch on the top. The surface of the outdoor activity space was well maintained and free of hazards. The cushioning material foam cushioning and synthetic grass commercially produced for the purpose around the climbing equipment, slides and other similar equipment appeared to be enough to absorb falls. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by water containers children brought from home and the facility fills them out by filtered water dispenser if needed. There is also drinking fountain available to children. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date, 4 staff files were reviewed. 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 at a childcare center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for staff were reviewed and not in compliance.(one staff missing the requirement). 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.(One staff missing the requirement). At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 06/2025. 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’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 except for 5 children missing LIC 613A on file. 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. This procedure is electronically. 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 Continued on page 3 Page 3 of 4 5-years after the date of the first test. LPA verified that the lead testing was not completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . Facility did not complete testing prior to their deadline of 1/1/2023. LPA referred the director, Anna Pullyanda to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information . LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian 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 PIN 22-02-CCP . 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-carecenters The director, Anna Pullyanda was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communications. Continued on page 4 Page 4 of 4 The director, Anna Pullyanda was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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 . A notice of site visit was given to director, Anna Pullyanda and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. In the areas that were evaluated, the following deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit. Type A HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A), Type B HSC 1597.16(a)(1) and HSC 1596.7995(a)(1), HSC 1596.954, HSC 1596.8662(b)(1), and CCR Section 1012116(f) and 101223(b)(1). LPA Malek informed director, Anna Pullyanda that this report dated 10/30/2023 document one type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Malek informed the director, Anna Pullyanda to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 10/30/2023 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Anna Pullyanda End of report.