Routine inspection·November 10, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Deanna Villagrana, conducted an unannounced required one year inspection to the Facility today. LPA met with director, Cristina Barrientos and explained the nature of today's visit to her. The Facility is licensed in the Bumblebees, Fireflies, and Grasshoppers room ath the facility. The playground area of the Facility is located to the right of Bumblebees room. There is an additional playground on the left side of the building that Cristina states they are currently not using until surface is updated. 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 11/07/2022 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 Cristina Barrientos 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 four staff (three teachers and one aide) files during today's inspection. All children's files were complete and had current immunization records on file. Staff 4 is missing measles immunization record. Staff 4 does not have a valid TB test on File. Staff 4 Mandated Reporter certificate expired 08/10/2022. All four staff have current CPR and First Aid certifications on file. All three teachers reviewed contain the required transcripts/verification of experience. Cristina 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 six preschool children with one teacher in Bumblebee room, seven preschool children with one teacher in the Fireflies room and 10 preschool children with one teacher in the Grasshoppers room. An Aide entered the room shortly. One child was with Director Cristina and was picked up during walk through. Cristina understands the conditions, limitations, and capacity specifications of the Facility license. Cristina understands that children shall be visually supervised at all times. LPA observed that all rooms are clean and safe for all children and staff. Cristina states that one Facility staff cleans the facility and there is a janitorial service that cleans after hours. Drinking water is readily available for the children in each room and in the outdoor playground area via water dispensers/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 which an isolated child can use if needed. Cristina 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 each classroom child is in. The facility has one child that requires inhaler at this time. 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. Building overhang provides shade for the day care children. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Cristina Barrientos. The following type B deficiencies were cited on the attached page (809-D). Licensee was informed that failure to correct the deficiencies by the specified Plan of Correction (POC) Due Date may result in assessment of civil penalties in the amount of $100 per day per violation until the correction is made. 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 .