Routine inspection·June 3, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Deanna Villagrana, conducted an unannounced required one year inspection to the Facility today. LPA met with director, Rocio Litle and explained the nature of today's visit to her. The Facility is licensed in room 1, 2, 7 and 9 at Hollister ECE building. The playground area of the Facility is located between behind each classroom. The Facility has an active waiver that allows the inclusion of children in the Special Education Classrooms at the Hollister Head Start Site to share the playground space with children from your center. This facility is also regulated by the Department of Education, and the criminal background clearances are through them. LPA toured the Facility both inside and outside for today's inspection. LPA observed the required posted materials, including the Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610), Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148), Parents' Rights Poster (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Child Car Seat Law, Menus, and Activity Schedule. LPA reviewed ten children's and eight staff (1 director, 3 teachers and 4 aides) files during today's inspection. All staff and children's files were complete. Six staff have current CPR and First Aid certifications on file. All teachers have completed Mandated Reporter Training certificates and immunization on file. All teachers reviewed contain the required transcripts/verification of experience. Rocio understands that there shall be at least one person, with valid CPR and First Aid certifications, on site at all times or present during off-site activities (field trips). LPA observed that the teacher/child ratio was in compliance during today's visit. LPA observed 14 preschool children with one teacher and two aides in room 7 and nine preschool children with one teacher and one aide in the playground and 15 preschool children with one teacher and one aide in room 2. Rocio understands the conditions, limitations, and capacity specifications of the Facility. Rocio understands that children shall be visually supervised at all times. LPA observed that all rooms are clean and safe for all children and staff. Rocio states that the Facility is cleaned by Santa Clara County office of Education. Drinking water is readily available for the children in each room via water dispenser and outdoor playground area via water jug/disposable cups. LPA observed solid waste containers with tight-fitting lids in the Facility. Staff and children's bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and operable. There is a separate staff toilet not utilized by the children. Rocio states that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. The food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter & rubbish, and free of rodents and other vermin. All food and beverages that require refrigeration are stored in covered containers at 45 degrees F or less. Cleaning supplies are stored inaccessible to children. Any poisons are stored in janitors closet. Any medications at the Facility are stored in each classroom inaccessible to children. LPA observed the facility administers IMS for one child and all documents are up to date. LPA observed all furniture and equipment is in good condition and safe for the children. The playground area utilized by children is surrounded by appropriate fencing and the outdoor surfaces are safe for the children. LPA observed that the outdoor equipment is age appropriate and in good condition. Several trees and the canopies provide shade for the day care children. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. LPA conducted an exit interview with the Rocio prior to the conclusion of today's visit. Licensing Forms, Title 22 Regulations, and information can be obtained through the internet at www.cdss.ca.gov . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. 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 .