Routine inspection·July 7, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst Erwina Pascual-Golamco (LPA) met with Director Helga Mills, for an unannounced annual inspection of this preschool facility. LPA toured the facility, including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, and outdoor play area. Census included 10 children in care with 1 staff and Director. Director was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. Facility hours of operation are 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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. Classrooms all appeared clean, including the carpets and floors. Chemicals were kept inaccessible to children. Playground equipment and surfaces were inspected and are in good condition with enough resilient material under high climbing structures to absorb a fall. Uncontaminated drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. Licensee stated only bottled water is used by the center. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snack. LPA observed a posted menu and observed food stored at safe temperatures. Bathrooms were sanitary and all sinks and toilets were in operating condition. There are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises and the facility has at least one functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed required licensing documentation was posted for parental review. LPA observed that parents are signing their children in and out of the center. continued... LPA reviewed with Director the LIC311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child's records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. Children and staff files were reviewed. Technical assistance provided regarding required licensing documentation for children and staff. LPA reviewed staff transcripts and observed all staff caring for children were qualified. At least one staff had a current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification. LPA observed a current fire drill log, technical assistance provided regarding children's roster. There is First Aid equipment available. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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) 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-care-centers/ . 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 child care 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 referred Director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information . Licensee stated that the center only uses bottled water for drinking and food service. continued... 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 . Director was informed of the https://mychildcareplan.org/ ; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. A deficiency was cited during today's inspection. This report was reviewed with Director, and an exit interview was conducted. A Notice of Site Visit (NOS) was provided to Director, who will post it for a period of 30 days for parental review.