Routine inspection·June 10, 2024

On 06/10/2024 at 10:00AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luigi Gargaro conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with Director Analilia Lopez and proceeded to tour the facility together. The following ratios were observed: Classroom 1 had ten children under the supervision of teacher Ana Palos and aide Briana Flores Falcon, Classroom 2 had eighteen children under the supervision of teacher Felicia Mattei Flores and teacher aide Yannin Ibarra Vazquez and Classroom 3 had twelve children under the supervision of teacher Edna Sanchez Robles. Facility was within staffing ratio during LPA's tour. All staff members have the required background clearances and are associated to the facility All required notices, forms and license(s) were posted. Furniture and age appropriate equipment is in good condition. Rooms have adequate heating, lighting, ventilation and drinking water. Storage cubbies are readily available, and rooms accommodate class size. Napping equipment consists of cots which are kept in the classrooms and each cot has its own sheet or covering. Bathrooms are maintained with operational toilets and faucets with appropriate temperature. Paper towels and toilet paper are available. Bathroom is lighted and has ventilation. Facility provides the children\342\200\231s snacks and meals that are stored and prepared in the facility kitchen. Children also may bring meals from home which are appropriately dated and labeled. A meal menu is posted. Adequate food is available for meals and snacks. Outdoor play areas are front and back yards that have turf for cushioning. The front yard has tree shade while the back yard has two overhead shaded areas. Equipment is age appropriate for preschool children. Children have drinking water provided in their own individual water bottles they bring from home and can be refilled at the facility. Grounds are free of debris or potential hazards. LPA reviewed sign in sheets and medication policy and storage. Isolation area is the Director's office. Personnel and client records were reviewed and staff members have completed the online mandated child abuse training. All personnel have required criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. LPA reviewed Emergency Disaster Plan and last fire drill was conducted 05/05/24. Facility does have an operating carbon monoxide detector located in the facility. Facility has at least one staff member that has a valid EMSA approved CPR/FA certificate when children are in care. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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 Licensee representative was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers are not allowed in day care. Child Care Providers can now sign up for Quarterly Updates and PINS through the DSS website at https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe . LPA discussed California Megan's Law with provider and advised her to go on the website at www.meganslaw.ca.gov . 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/process . Facility representative 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. All unusual incident reports shall be submitted to Licensing office via email at SDIncidentReports@dss.ca.gov or via fax at (619)767-2203. Three type B violations were cited on the attached LIC 809D page. All were corrected during today's visit. A notice of site visit was provided and to be posted at the facility for 30 days. Failure to keep notice posted will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.