Routine inspection·February 8, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Deanna Villagrana, conducted an unannounced required one year visit to the Facility today. LPA met with director, Debbie Parga and explained the nature of today's visit to her. Facility is licensed in four different classrooms. 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. A review of staff records on 02/06/2023 indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions Director Debbie Parga 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. LPA reviewed ten children's and five staff (one director, three teachers, one aide) files during today's inspection. All staff and children's files were complete. All five staff have current CPR and First Aid certifications on file. All five staff files (director & three teachers) reviewed contain the required transcripts/verification of experience. Debbie 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). All staff have completed Mandated Reporter training and have immunization records on file. LPA observed that the teacher/child ratio was in compliance during today's visit. LPA observed 21 preschool children with three teachers and one aide in classroom one. Debbie understands the conditions, limitations, and capacity specifications of the Facility license. Debbie understands that children shall be visually supervised at all times. LPA observed that all rooms are clean and safe for all children and staff. Debbie states that the Facility staff clean facility on a daily basis. Children bring their own water containers and facility is able to refill if necessary. 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 which an isolated child can use if needed. Debbie 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 inaccessible to the children and stored in high cabinets inaccessible to children. Any poisons are stored in locked storage cabinets. Any medications at the Facility are stored in the director's office area. LPA observed facility has one child who requires and Epi Pen and completed form required. 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 a covered patio provide shade for the day care children. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Debbie Parga. No deficiencies were cited. 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 .