Routine inspection (3-year)·January 16, 2024

On 01/16/2024 at 9:35 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susan Brewer arrived at the facility to conduct a 1 year required annual inspection. LPA was granted entry by Director Carmen Gonzales. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: The licensee agrees to submit updates to the LIC200A application form, the LIC610 Emergency Disaster Plan and the LIC999 Facility Sketch to reflect changes. Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday- Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM The inspection consisted of reviews of the following domains: Food Service; Reporting Requirements Physical Plant; Care and Supervision; Children Records; Staff Records; Staffing Ratio and Capacity and Personal Rights. The inspection found the facility to be in compliance in these domains, except as noted on the LIC809D. The licensee is asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days and/or before 02/16/2024: 1. LIC200A Application Form, (update requested). 2. LIC 500 Personnel Report (update requested). 3. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan, (update requested). 4. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made) 5. LIC 309 Administrative Organization 6. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility The following items have been posted and are updated where necessary: License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148) Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393), Personal Rights (LIC613A); Child Car Seat Law, Menu. · The facility is NOT operating within the terms of the license. At 9:50 AM LPA reviewed attendance and sign-in sheets and observed an infant child present in the preschool classroom. The licensee Carmen Gonzalez, stated the infant child was present in the classroom for 1-2 hours a day, to prepare for preschool as they are approaching their 2 nd birthday. · Ratios were met and appropriate supervision was provided during this inspection. A census was taken of 15 children, with 14 enrolled preschool children signed into the program. The 15 th child was determined to be enrolled in the infant program and at 9:55 AM, was taken back to the infant room. · A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed. A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by the Licensee during this inspection. · Classrooms are clean and equipped with age-appropriate furniture and equipment in good condition. · No weapons stored at the facility. · There are no accessible bodies of water present, however, at 10:46 AM during the course of inspecting Preschool Room #2, LPA observed a mop bucket ½ filled with water, mop and the door open to the room. No children were present. The licensee removed and emptied the bucket of water in the presence of the LPA. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. · Per Licensee Carmen Gonzalez, no Medications are stored at the facility. · Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaners and other items that are dangerous. Poisons and toxins are locked. · All floors are clean and safe. · Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition. · Outdoor activity areas/playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences and are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment. At 10:41 AM, LPA observed a child sized water fountain base made of PVC pipe with nails protruding and filled with leaves and debris. · Food preparation area is clean, free of litter, rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin. · Measures are taken to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents. · Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination. · Storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins-have tight-fitting covers in good repair. · Menus are posted at least one week in advance in a place visible by the child’s authorized, representative, dated and kept on file for 30 days, and made available upon request. · Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and out and provided by refillable water bottles, indoor and outdoor water fountains. · The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall: Facility has natural grass, artificial turf, and wood chips. · Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements. · A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 05/2024. · Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 05/2024 · Director completed Health and Safety Training on Spring 1991, No Nutrition or Lead components. · Staff qualifications and files were reviewed and are NOT complete. 2 staff present and supervising children were missing proof of immunization records for Measles, Pertussis and Flu or letter to decline the flu; 1 of 2 staff present and supervising children were missing proof of a Tuberculosis Screening. · Staff have received on the job training for housekeeping, sanitation and universal health precautions Licensee was informed the Department has inspection authority per Health and Safety Codes. Licensee provided the Unusual Incident Reporting email: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov · Children files were reviewed and are complete. · Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months: Last drill on 12/18/2023. · Documentation of Lead Testing is on file: Report Date 01/19/2023, No exceedances. · A review of staff records on 01/16/2023 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. · AB2370 – Lead Exposure, day care facilities, effective January 1, 2019 – The bill requires that all Child Care Centers, operating in a building constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have their drinking water tested for excessive lead levels, on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023. Child Care Centers must thereafter test their drinking water every five years after the date of the initial test. · AB605 – Child day care facilities, birth to school-age license; Effective January 1, 2021 · AB2960 – Child care and development services, online portal – Effective June 20, 2022 - This bill requires the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI), within the California Department of Education (CDE), to develop and post on CDE's website a comprehensive child care and development services online portal for families and providers by June 30, 2022. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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 Facility Representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over working at the facility, 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 licensed 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. The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov for Riverside Regional Office. 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 . Deficiencies were cited for Type B violations this visit. Civil Penalties were not this visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee director Carmen Gonzalez.