Routine inspection·October 10, 2024

On October 10, 2024 at approximately 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Josiah Gathing met with Licensee Ines Chekkat for the purpose of an unannounced annual random inspection. LPA observed care and supervision of 20 preschool children by three staff. All persons requiring criminal background checks have been cleared. The facility has a maximum capacity of 45. The facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. LPA toured the classrooms, restrooms, front desk/office, and outdoor play areas. Licensee stated there are no firearms on the premises. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts and the ground below the play structures is sufficiently padded. Restrooms are in sanitary condition with functioning toilets. The floors were clean throughout the facility. LPA observed that solid waste containers were covered . The facility provides breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks daily. Menu was posted in the kitchen. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. LPA observed a sign in and out sheet complete with parents signatures. All present staff files were reviewed. LPA observed current CPR and First Aid certificate for at least one staff member which will expire July 9, 2026. LPA observed fire drill log last updated October 8, 2024. LPA reminded Licensee to maintain an updated facility roster and all required staff files. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files. LPA reminded Licensee to maintain all required children\342\200\231s files. LPA observed first aid equipment, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and fully charged fire extinguishers meeting regulation. Required documents were posted. Report continues on LIC809-C\342\200\246 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 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. 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 verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and- resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Director of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. LIcensee 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. Cont. on LIC 812-C... 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/ . No deficiencies were cited based on today\342\200\231s inspection. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.