Routine inspection (multi-day)·May 22, 2024

On May 22, 2024, at 1:00p.m.. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kendal Zirbes conducted an unannounced Case Management - Annual Continuation inspection. LPA met with Facility Representative, Kenia Flores Martinez and disclosed the purpose of the inspection. At the time of the inspection there were 12 preschool age children, two teachers, and two additional administrative staff on site. Child/Personnel Records LPA reviewed five child records and four personnel files during this inspection. Per LPAs review one of five child files (child 1) was missing documentation of the medical assessment. C1 has been enrolled since 2023. Per interviews with facility representative, the medical assessment occurred however the paperwork could not be documented during this inspection. A technical violation was issued. Per LPAs review the personnel records were complete and contained all required information. Per interview with the facility representative, the child care center director no longer works at the Center. The Department was not made aware of the change. A technical violation was issued. Facility representative 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. Report continued on page two Report continued from page one 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/ . Facility representative 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&Rs) throughout California. 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 . As a result of this inspection, two technical violations were issued. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Kenia Flores Martinez.