Routine inspection·June 12, 2025

On 6/12/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carol Heath met with the Licensee, Annette Romero to conduct an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry to the facility. Upon arrival, LPA observed 1 classroom in use with 20 children and 3 teachers on the premises. The hours of operation are 6:00 AM\342\200\2246:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The center also has an Infant Program and a School-age program. Waiver on file for middle classroom\342\200\224during the day, while school-age children are away at school, this classroom is shared with Preschool children. When school-age children return, Preschool children utilize the main classroom. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. There is a child need IMS. Physical Plant: LPA toured and inspected the preschool classrooms. Furniture and equipment were checked for age appropriateness and good repair. All rooms are clean and safe. Telephone service was verified. Heating, lighting, and ventilation are adequate. There are cubbies for children's belongings labeled with their names. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and materials. Daily activities schedule was observed in each classroom. LPA observed a sufficient quantity of cots available for napping children. The bedding is stored separately and properly. The sheets and blankets are washed weekly. Cots are sanitized weekly. Drinking water is available inside the classrooms in the form of disposable plastic cups. A smoke detector, and a carbon monoxide detector on the premises. All containers used for storing solid wastes, including moveable bins, shall have a tight-fitting cover that is kept on; they shall be leakproof and rodent-proof. Restrooms: LPA inspected and observed 3 restrooms with 3 sinks for children. Soap, toilet paper, and paper towels were readily available in the restrooms, and the water temperature was appropriate. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with the parent\342\200\231s written permission. The Director and other administration staff administer medication and document the dosage, date, and time on a log. Medication is brought and locked at the center (unless the parent requests daily return). Medication is labeled correctly and stored in its original container. Medication is kept at the center until the expiration date and sent home with the parent for disposal. There are currently children in care with IMS needs. The director's office has a separate area for the isolation and care of ill children. There is a mat available for ill children. An isolated toilet and sink are available for ill children in the staff restroom. A Fire Drill/Earthquake log is posted in the office. The center conducted disaster drills for at least 6 months. A current Roster is available. Transportation arrangement: No transportation for preschool age children. The outdoor: The play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. The outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. The play area has a playground cushion and concrete. There is an area for rest under a canopy. The play area was inspected and found to be free of hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water. Preschool has a separate playground yard for school-age and infant children. The jungle gym is anchored and shaded with a canopy. There is a bike path, basketball hoop, and other age-appropriate toys. LPA observed under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and other similar equipment have cushioned with material that absorbs falls. LPA observed a first aid kit. LPA provided a list of first aid supplies to the director. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted. Fire/earthquake drills are current. Sign-in and out process were reviewed. The teacher-to-child ratio was observed, and staff names were recorded. Care and supervision were evaluated to determine if the children\342\200\231s basic needs were met and appropriate. Staff Records/ Children Records: Staff and Children's records were reviewed. LPA verified that at least one staff member is present with current CPR and First Aid Training. All staff complete the Mandated Reporter training every two years. All staff receive the Measles, Pertussis, and Influenza vaccinations. All staff have required fingerprinting associated with the facility. Food Service: There is a clean kitchen (off limits) with a refrigerator, freezer, and microwave oven. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, AM & PM snack. Allergy lists are posted in the kitchen and classrooms. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks. The chemicals are kept separate from the food (kitchen adjacent to the kitchen sink or locked inaccessible in classroom cabinets. Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds, or similar substances are stored separately from food supplies. Menus are posted at least one week in advance and made available for review by the parents. The following general information was discussed during this inspection: Immunization Requirements: \302\2471596.7995 (a)(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a daycare center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. *All Licensing reports are available for review online and are considered public information. Summary: Assembly Bill 2621 added Section 1596.819 to the Health and Safety Code to require the Department to post certain licensing information for CCCs and FCCHs on its public internet website. Fingerprint clearances and transfers : Before working or volunteering in a licensed childcare facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review shall obtain a clearance or criminal record exemption. If a fingerprint clearance has been obtained through the Department, Licensee may request a transfer of a criminal record clearance from one state-licensed facility to another using form LIC 9184 ** Senate Bill AB 633 - Child Care Facilities: Parent Notification Requirements Summary: This bill amends Health and Safety Code (HSC) sections 1596.859, 1596.8595, 1596.8895, and 1597.05 to improve the transparency of licensing records and to ensure that parents/guardians using a licensed childcare facility are aware of situations that present the greatest danger to children **Center Director advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation (call within 24 hours and submit a written report within 7 days) and on the form LIC624. The Center reminded to review updates/regulations as well as quarterly updates on the Department website. The "Notification of Parent's Rights" poster must be posted in an area of the center accessible to parents. The information regarding new legislation with regard to exemptions and parents' rights was also discussed. Criminal Record Clearance - Child Care Centers Licensee [or 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. Lead Testing \342\200\223 Child Care Centers (CCC) CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: 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. For the following scenarios use the below un-bolded language: \342\200\242 CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND IS IN THE PROCESS OF REMEDIATING LEAD EXCEEDANCES, or \342\200\242 CCC COMPLETED SAMPLING BUT THE TEST RESULTS ARE NOT YET AVAILABLE, or \342\200\242 CCC DID NOT COMPLETE TESTING PRIOR TO THEIR DEADLINE, or \342\200\242 CCC TESTING DEADLINE HAS NOT PAST LPA referred licensee [or facility representative] to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) - Child Care Centers IF THERE IS NO CHILD AT THE FACILITY THAT CURRENTLY NEEDS IMS, USE AS FOLLOWS: 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/ . MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 Centers and Family Child Care Homes Licensee [or 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. Notice of Site Visit - Centers and Family Child Care Homes A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. No deficiencies are being cited at this time; the facility complies with Title 22 An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the licensee, Annette Romero.