Routine inspection·May 23, 2025

On May 23, 2025, at 08:25am. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Zirbes met with facility representative, Kenia Flores Martinez. The purpose of the inspection was to conduct an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection to the facility representative. Present during today\342\200\231s inspection were zero preschool age children, three teachers, and three additional administrative/supportive staff members. Physical Plant: The preschool center consists of two classrooms (1, 2), two children's restrooms, one staff restroom, a kitchen (located in classroom 2), outdoor activity space, and a staff office. The center operates 7:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday. The Center follows the San Bernardino County Preschool Services Calendar. Indoor/Children's Area: Each preschool classroom is equipped with age appropriate furniture and equipment. LPA observed a dramatic play area, music area, science area, block area, and a cozy area within the classroom. Furniture is maintained in good repair and safe condition (age appropriate). Toys and materials were observed to be in good condition. Each classroom had storage areas for the children to place their personal items. Drinking water is available inside the classroom s via individual cups and water cooler. Per facility representative chemicals and cleaning materials are stored in a locked cabinet within the classrooms, on a high inaccessible shelf in the kitchen, and in the locked staff restroom. At the time of this inspection, LPA observed the cleaning materials were stored in areas inaccessible to the children. The building has heating and air conditioning. The Center was a comfortable temperature at the time of this inspection. LPA observed a working carbon monoxide detector. The Center has a working telephone on the premises. There is an isolation area for ill children. Smoking is prohibited on the premises. Teachers conduct daily inspection for illnesses. LPA did not observe prohibited childcare items during this inspection. Report continued on page two Report continued from page one Per facility representative, firearms/weapons are not allowed or stored on premises. LPA did not observe bodies of water on the premises, facility representative confirmed there are zero bodies of water on the premises. Child/Personnel Records LPA reviewed ten child records and seven personnel files during this inspection. Per LPAs review one of ten child files (child 1) was missing documentation of the medical assessment. 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. 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. 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. Report continued on page three Report continued from page two 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/ . 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 one technical violation was 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.