Routine inspection·February 19, 2025

On February 19, 2025 at 12:16pm Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Zirbes and Cha met with the Facility Representative Lugene Springfield for the purpose of conducting an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. LPAs toured and inspected the entire center, which consists of three classrooms, classroom 3 ( services 2-3 year old children) Class 2 (services 3-5 year old children) and Classroom 1 (serves 3-5 year old children, two children's restrooms, two staff restrooms, one community restroom, a family learning center, kitchen, teacher lounge, two staff offices, lobby/reception area, speech therapy room, outdoor activity space, and various storage closets. LPA observed three classrooms being utilized during this inspection with a total of 31 preschool children and seven teachers providing supervision. Additional administrative/support staff members were on site. Based on LPA observation, the Center was meeting the capacity and ratios requirements at the time of the inspection. The facility operates from 7:00am until 4:30pm Monday through Friday. Indoor/Children's Area: Child care center was observed to be clean, and sanitary. all outdoor and indoor passageways, stair ways, incline, ramps, open porches and other areas of potential hazard are kept free of obstruction; floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean. Cleaning compounds were stored in each classroom either on a on high inaccessible location or in cabinets equipped with child safety locks. Per facility representative there are zero poisons stored within the preschool. LPA observed the indoor furniture was in good condition. Classroom was free of flies, other insects and rodents. The classrooms had tables and chairs to meet the children's needs. LPA observed the Center had a variety of art supplies, blocks, and books. Children's belongings are kept in cubbies labeled with the children's names. Trash cans for solid waste have tight fitting lids. Drinking water is readily available indoors via water cups and a water coolers. All materials and surfaces are toxic free, window screens in good repair and free of debris. LPA observed a carbon monoxide detector in the Center. Report continued on page two Report continued from page one Restrooms: There are two children's restrooms at the Center. One of the restrooms is located between Classroom 1 and Classroom 2. This restrooms is shared by the two classrooms and consisted of one urinal, two toilets and three sinks. The second children's restroom is located within Classroom 3. This restroom, has one toilet, one urinal and two sinks. In addition, outside of the restroom in classroom 3, there is a changing table. All restroom areas were in safe and sanitary operating condition at the time of this inspection. The children's restrooms only deliver cold water. There are three additional restrooms for the staff, parents or ill children. LPA's observed paper towels, and soap available for the children. Food Service: The Center has a kitchen where all meals are prepared. The kitchen was inaccessible via a half door. Menus were posted in the classrooms, kitchen and lobby. The kitchen was clean and sanitary at the time of this inspection. Knives and cleaning products were stored in locked cabinets. Outdoor: The Center has a large outdoor play area divided into two sections, One is utilized for the 3-5 year old children and another section is utilized for the 2-3 year old children. The outdoor play area had sunny and shady areas, a sand box, large climbing structure, and additional play equipment to meet the ages of the children enrolled. Rubber surfacing was the cushioning material under the play structure. The large play structure was securely anchored to the ground. The outdoor area was free from hazards, holes, broken items at the time of this inspection. A brick wall and gates surround the outdoor area. Zero bodies of water were observed on the premises. There is a locked shed in the outdoor play space which holds additional outdoor play equipment. In addition, there is one locked closet, which houses the Centers janitorial supplies. When the children are outside drinking water is provided by an igloo water container and cups. Child/Personnel Records LPA reviewed ten child records and five personnel files during this inspection. Child and Personnel records were complete and contained all required information. Facility Records LPA and Facility representative reviewed the LIC 311A Records To Be Maintained At The Facility. Report continued on page three Report continued from page two 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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-carecenters/ . Report continued on page four Report continued from page three 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. 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 , zero citations 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 Lugene Springfield.