Routine inspection·September 7, 2023

On 9/7/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kris Diaz conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with facility Site Director, Alicia Flores-Medina who guided LPA on tour. During inspection, LPA observed 6 teachers including the site director and 31 children in care. Per the director, the childcare center operates Mon-Fri 6:00am-6:30pm. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. Per facility representative, there are no children that require IMS at this time. LPA observed two rooms used for preschool care. The rooms are divided by children that are potty trained (Room 1) and children that are not (Room 2). There is a gate at the door separating the infant room and the preschool bathroom from the preschool room 2 that is not secured and does not make the area inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed individual storage with children’s name labeled for personal belongings. The classroom consists of filtered water in a water pitcher from a dispenser(sparkles) for indoor use with individual disposable cups for children. Children also have personal individual water bottles. Emergency Drills are conducted every sixth months. LPA observed log. The fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is reading in green and meets the standards of the State Fire Marshal. Smoke detectors were in operable condition. LPA observed facility representative place one carbon monoxide detector in Preschool room #2. Facility representative stated other staff was replacing batteries. Food allergies are noted and are posted in the food preparation area. The outdoor play area was inspected and observed to not be free of hazards, loose, or sharp objects. There is a broken play structure in preschool play area #2 (area for children not potty trained) that poses risk of injury or hazard to children in care, play equipment has peeling paint that poses risk to health and safety of children in care. Equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. Gate in the preschool play area #2 has gate that is in disrepair and has sharp edges that can seriously injure children in care. Climbing structures other play equipment were found to be securely anchored with adequate resilient cushioning material underneath and around the perimeter. Children are provided with filtered water and disposable cups for children were observed for indoor and outdoor play. The facility provided lead testing results under 5 tested 2/25/21. There is an adequate shade area for rest. The playground is well fenced all around, and no bodies of water observed in the outdoor play area. Facility maintains adequate teacher-child ratio. Care and supervision were evaluated and determine basic needs of children are appropriate and are being met. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted and accessible to parents. Children's records were reviewed for completeness. Health history, emergency contact, medical exams, and immunization records are all in the children's file. The facility roster was up to date and all staff have been fingerprinted and one association to the designated license numbers requires update. Director and driver's are currently certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid. LPA observed 2 out of the three with current CPR/First-Aid. LPA advised facility representative to place current certification in staff's file. Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter (AB1207) training is current for 3 out of 5 staff. The following Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm All staff are required to take 3-hour Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter training every 2 years. www.mandatedreporterca.com . Upon hire date all staff are required to be immunized and show proof of immunization records according to Title 22 regulations. Beginning on January 1, 2018, Assembly Bill 1207 (2015) requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Applicants must meet requirements as a precondition to licensure. New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be conducted at the following website www.mandatedreporterca.com . Director is aware self, and all staff are mandated child abuse reporters and have the responsibility of reporting any suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline at (800) 540-4000. For additional information and forms visit our website at: www.cdss.ca.gov For updates on Community Care Licensing please visit the following website at: ccld.ca.gov https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/ A copy of this report must be made available to the public for 3 years. Per Title 22 Regulations the facility is not in compliance and two deficiencies will be issued. (See 809-D) An exit Interview was conducted with facility Site Director, Melissa Wojcik. A copy of this Report, a Notice of Site Visit and appeal rights were provided on this day.