Routine inspection·July 7, 2023

On 7/7/23 at 11:00 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Keturah Lane and Sherlynn Banas visited the facility to conduct an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival LPAs met with Director Fran Forman and proceeded to tour the facility. LPAs observed a total of 124 children in care (including 12 toddlers): Classroom #1: 10 children with staff members Manesha Nalwaya and Gabby Siperstein Classroom #2: 8 children with staff members Sandra Jabarri and Joelma Glassman Classroom #3: 6 toddlers with staff members Carol Marsh and Nelcy Giles Classroom #4: 6 toddlers with staff members Veronica Camacho and Brent Levy Classroom #5: 7 children with staff members Gerica Gaddis and Neta Kelly Classroom #6: 4 children with staff members Ari Ellman and Angelina Rodriguez Classroom #7: 13 children with staff members Kristin Rush and Alicia Richmond Classroom #8: 11 children with staff members Nathalie Tello and Anna Siperstein Classroom #9: 7 children with staff members Wendy Aguilar and Jessica Ortiz Classroom #10: 10 children with staff members Valerie Bursey and Madison Smith Classroom #11: 9 children with staff members Otoe Takahashi and Hilda Grassi Classroom #12: 8 children with staff members Deborah Ruiz and Nevaeh Boschta Classroom #13 was closed and not in use Classroom #14: 13 children with staff members Margarita Dujowich and Ximena Maldonado Classroom #15: 12 children with staff members Tatiana Arkhipov and Nicole Snyder Appropriate ratios and capacity were observed. Appropriate care & visual supervision were also observed during the inspection while children were engaged in classroom activities and playing outside on the playgrounds. (continued on LIC809-C...) Furniture and age-appropriate equipment is in good condition. Rooms have adequate heating, lighting, ventilation. Floors appear to be clean and safe. Drinking water is readily accessible. Bathrooms are maintained with operational toilets and faucets with appropriate temperature. Paper towels and toilet paper are available. Bathroom is lighted and has ventilation. Food service area consists of a kitchen which is clean and free of hazards. Menu is posted. Adequate food is available for meals. Children bring lunches from home. Cleaning supplies are kept separate from food and are inaccessible to children. Storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers and are kept in good repair. All foods/beverages capable of rapid spoiling are stored in covered containers at 45 F or less. The facility appears to be free of insects and rodents. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector at the facility. Last emergency drill was conducted on 2/23/23. Outdoor play areas are fenced playgrounds (2) with sufficient material for cushioning. Climbing structures, swings and slides are securely fixed to the ground. Area has canopies used for shade. Equipment is age appropriate (ages 2-12 years \342\200\223 sticker on structure). There are no bodies of water in the licensed area, however the facility has swimming pools in the unlicensed areas for the community center used for the preschool children during the summer months. The swimming pools are on opposite side of the building away from the licensed areas. Preschool children are escorted by qualified teachers (teachers stay with the children during swimming time) and lifeguards are available in the pool. Facility only uses the pool during the summer months. Children go swimming 3 times a week. The pool for the younger children is fenced. Area has drinking water readily accessible, and grounds are free of debris or potential hazards. LPA reviewed medication storage. LPA observed one child (C1) with an epi-pen with no prescription label. Personnel records contain health screening documentation and at least one staff member has current CPR and First Aid certifications. Two staff members (S2 and S3) did not have immunizations to pertussis or measles available in file for review. Two staff members (S1 & S2) had expired mandated reporter certificates. Each personnel record contains documentation of educational background and training. Sign ins were reviewed. (continued on LIC809-C...) Children\342\200\231s records contain admission agreements and medical assessment. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. Toddler program is kept separate from preschool program at all times. Sleep logs for toddlers were reviewed. 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 childcare 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). LPAs 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-and-resources/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 childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. (continued on LIC809-C...) This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication 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-care-centers/ . Pursuant to Title 22 of the CA Code of Regulations, the following Type B deficiencies were cited (refer to LIC 809-D). Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative Director Fran Forman. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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 .