Routine inspection·July 14, 2021

On 07/14/2021, at 8:30am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Martha Malane and Casey Gulley, conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection for the preschool license and met with Assistant Director, Liliana Arredondo and Director, Cella Carrizosa. LPAs disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. This is a full day program which operates year round. Days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday 6:00am to 6:00pm. There are currently four (4) classrooms in operation. The following ratios were observed: \302\267 Discovery Preschool Room serves children age 2 years: There were 12 children present with one (1) staff member \302\267 Preschool Room serves children age 2\342\200\2233 years: There were 12 children present with two (2) staff members \302\267 Pre-K Room serves children age 4-5 years: There were 12 children present with 1 staff member \302\267 Transitional-K/School-Age Room serves children age 5-12 years: There were 16 children present with two (2) staff members Director stated there is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises and LPAs did not observe any swimming pools or bodies of water. Director stated t here are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Director was reminded that disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other hazardous items are to be inaccessible, Technical Advisory. Furniture and equipment are in good condition. Playground equipment was inspected. The surface of the outdoor activity space was inspected. Toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean. Kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector that meets requirements. See continuation LIC809C... 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. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director\342\200\231s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. Children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. LPAs reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPAs reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services (IMS). LPAs reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. LPAs observed expired medication, see LIC809D for deficiency sited. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . LPAs and director discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, California Megan\342\200\231s Law ( www.meganslaw.ca.gov ), Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: see LIC809D. An exit interview was conducted with director. Director was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058). This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.