Routine inspection·April 11, 2024

On Thursday April 11, 2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Lea Habtom and Tanya Washington met with Director, Paolo Sarmiento, for the purpose of an unannounced required 1 year inspection. Operating hours of the facility are from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Director guided LPA on a tour of the facility, at which time a census of 25 preschool children and 1 school age child being supervised by 5 staff was observed. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained criminal record clearance. Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. A health and safety inspection was conducted in the classrooms, restrooms, food service areas, and outdoor play areas. LPA observed the following documents are posted: License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Personal Rights, Parents' Rights Poster, menus, and daily schedule. Cleaning disinfectants and hazardous items are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Medications are stored, inaccessible to children. One medication was stored with no prescription label. Director stated there are no poisons on the premises. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, and toileting facilities are in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. Bins for solid waste in the have tight fitting lids. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. The facility provides breakfast, AM snack and PM snack. The food preparation space is free of litter and all food was protected against contamination. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors via labeled water bottles and there is a water cooler in the classroom. Facility uses an online application for sign in and sign out. LPA observed full legal signatures of authorized representatives. There are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed a functional carbon monoxide detector. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp Report continues on 809-C. parts. LPA observed wood chip cushioning beneath the play structure. Outdoor shade is provided by trees. Staff files were reviewed. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification. Staff files are missing immunization records. Documentation of the educational background, training, and/or experience was verified for 3 staff. AB 1207 Mandated Reporter training certificates were missing in staff files. Children's records were reviewed. Children's files were missing physician's reports and immunization's. Each child's file contained an emergency card, consent for emergency medical treatment and notifications of children’s and parent’s rights and health history. LPA observed signed form LIC224 Acknowledgement of receipt of licensing reports. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. A plan of operation is on file at the facility. 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 . LPA verified the annual fees are current. A staff interview was conducted with the Paolo Sarmiento. 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 . In the areas that were evaluated, deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection on the 809-D. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Paolo Sarmiento. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.