Routine inspection·March 16, 2023

Licensing Program Analysts Erwina Pascual Golamco and Gagandeep Singh (LPAs) met with Facility Representative, Tanya Abea for an unannounced annual inspection. During the inspection, facility owner Mercedes Ishida arrived at the facility. LPAs toured the facility, including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service and outdoor play areas. Census included 30 preschool children being supervised by 5 classroom staff . Facility representative was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Facility Representative 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. During inspection, LPAs observed in the classrooms, chemicals were kept inaccessible to children. Per facility representative, the facility provides lunch, and morning and afternoon snack. LPAs observed a posted menu and observed food stored at safe temperatures. Bathrooms have proper sanitization 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. There is First Aid equipment available. LPAs observed that parents are signing their children in and out of the center. Playground equipment and surfaces were inspected and in good condition with enough resilient material under climbing structures to cushion fall. Uncontaminated drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. continued.... Continuation ..... LPAs observed all required licensing documentation was posted for parental review. Children’s and staff’s files were reviewed. Each child's file had the required licensing documentation. LPAs reviewed staff transcripts. At least one staff had a current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification. LPAs observed a current children's roster and a fire drill log. Per log, last drill was conducted on January 31, 2023. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. For additional IMS information, facility representative was advised to 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 . The facility was encouraged to the visit the department's website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for information regarding child care updates, PINs, forms, regulations and legislation pertaining to child care centers. No deficiencies were cited during today's inspection. This report was reviewed with the owner, and an exit interview was conducted. A Notice of Site Visit (NOS) was provided and will post it for a period of 30 days for parental review.