Routine inspection·April 18, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marilou Monico met with Site Director, Rocio Litle, for an unannounced Annual Random inspection. The purpose of today's inspection was explained with Rocio. Facility's License, Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Right Poster, Child Car Seat Law, Personal Rights (LIC 613A), menus, Emergency Disaster Plan, Activity Schedule, and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist were observed to be posted. The center's operating hours are Monday through Friday from 08:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The facility is licensed to serve children ages 2.9 years to entry into kindergarten in Rooms: 1, 2, 7 and 9. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas. LPA observed that the teacher-child ratio was in compliance. Fire drill was conducted on April 12, 2024. The facility has current children's roster and a copy was provided to LPA. Cleaning products, disinfectants, sharp objects were stored inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment were observed to be age appropriate and in good condition. The facility is clean and orderly. The bathrooms for children and staff are clean, sanitary, and operable. Site Director stated that the Santa Clara County Office of Education janitorial service comes and clean the facility after daycare hours. The children's breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks are catered to the center from Kidango Nutrition. The center's food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter & rubbish, and free of rodents and other vermin. Drinking water is available for the children indoor via water dispenser and disposable cups. LPA observed trash cans with tight fitting covers for the disposable of solid wastes. The facility has fire extinguishers and working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Continuation on next pages: The playgrounds are surrounded with appropriate fencing and the outdoor surfaces are safe. Shade is provided by sails and trees. Drinking water is readily available for the children outdoor via water jug and disposable cups. LPA observed climbing structures with resilient material (rubber foam) under and around the structures. There were no bodies of water observed. Rocio stated that there are no we weapons or firearms on the premises. LPA reviewed six (6) random children's files. Children records reviewed include Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Information, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment, Physician's Report, TB test, Immunizations, Parent Right's Receipt, Personal Rights, and Health History. LPA reviewed 10 staff files. Staff records reviewed include Employee Rights, Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, Health Screening Report with TB Clearance, Immunizations (Measles, Pertussis, and Influenza) and required training. LPA reminded Site Director that the Mandated Reporter Training shall be renewed by all staff every two years. LPA observed that all staff present during the inspection have current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information 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/resources/child-care-centers/ . Fingerprint clearances for individuals working at the facility are issued by the Santa Clara County Office of Education and do not come under the jurisdiction of Community Care Licensing Division. Continuation on next page: 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 . Site Director, Rocio Litle, was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&R's) throughout California. 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 . As a result of this inspection, there were no deficiencies cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Director, Rocio Litle. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.