Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
Licensing Program Analyst's (LPAs) Thompson-Miller and Ibitoye met with the facility Director Silvia Aguilar. LPAs conducted an One Year Required Inspection for the preschool in accordance with the facility sketch. A tour of the facility was conducted. Upon arrival LPAs observed one classroom with a total of 5 preschool children upon (total of 9 children during the inspection). There were 2 teachers on the premises and the director. The center operates
4:30AM-7:00PM
Monday through Friday. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed.
Indoor/Children's Area: The center is clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair, there are no potential hazardous areas observed (passageways), floors are clean and safe, cleaning compounds are inaccessible, poisons locked, furniture and equipment in good condition, no insects or flies observed, play equipment are age appropriate. Each child has own cubby, trash cans have tight fitting lids, drinking water is available, no toxic materials observed, fireplace inaccessible, window screens in good repair. LPA's observed the carbon monoxide, Fire Extinguisher and smoke detector in working condition. Age appropriate toilets and sinks in working condition. There is a working telephone on the premises, isolation area for ill children at the office area, room temperature is comfortable, First Aid Kit observed, sign in/out observed, COVID-19 protocol observed (temperature check), no smoking on the premises, no baby walkers or other prohibited play equipment on the premises.
Napping: LPA's observed cots in safe condition, sanitize after each use, cots spaced to have access to a safe walkway, bedding is not in contact with other bedding.
Restrooms: Toilets and sink are safe and sanitary, no hot water in restroom, paper towels observed for children use.
Outdoor: Center has a shaded area, play ground free from hazards and debris, play structure has cushioning material, sandbox inspected daily, air condition unit is fenced.
Health Related Services: Medications when used are inaccessible to children, child name and date on medication, parent written consent as required.
Food Service: Food prepared and served in a safe manner, food preparation is completed in the kitchen, cleaning compounds are kept in the supply room (off limits), silverware are cleaned and sanitized after each use, refrigerator temperature in regulation, menu posted in kitchen and classroom, breakfast, snack and lunch are provided.
Staff Records: LPAs reviewed files for Director Qualifications, immunization, licensing forms (LIC9108, Mandated Reporter, LIC508, LIC308).
Facility Records: LPA's observed the Roster to be complete and current, staff has current CPR/First Aid expire 5/20/2022, fire and earthquake drills are conducted monthly.
Posting Requirements: Center has required posting (waiver, license, PUB 393L, car seat law, emergency disaster plan, earthquake preparedness, lead poison).
Documents Discussed: IMS (Incidental Medical Services).
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Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days
. The report was read with Director. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Silvia Aguilar.