Routine inspection·January 14, 2025

On 1/14/2025 at 9:00 a.m. Licensing Program Analysts (LPA\342\200\231s), Cindy Meier and Saul Zazueta conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Facility Representative, Owner/Director, Mayra Meza and Owner/Administrator Paulina Cervantes Camacho. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the inside and outside of the facility. This is a part time program that operates August through June, with enrollment of summer sessions in part of July. Days and hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday, 8:30 a.m. \342\200\223 2:00 p.m. There are five classrooms in operation. The following ratios were observed: Preschool Rooms: Room 2: closed / no children Room 3: 18 children and 3 staff Room 4: 15 children and 2 staff Room 5: 19 children and 2 staff Toddler Option Room: Room 1: 12 children and 2 staff Furniture and equipment in the classrooms were observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space and playground equipment is maintained, is in safe condition and is free of hazards. The area under high climbing equipment and slides had rubber cushioning to absorb falls. The playground area includes a shaded rest area for children through the use of canopies and trees. Toilet and hand washing equipment are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Solid waste storage containers do not have tight-fitting covers. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Napping equipment consists of mats which are kept in the classrooms and each mat has its own sheet or covering. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector that meets statutory requirements. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted and documented on 8/14/24. The facility does not provide any food to the children. Parents bring in snacks for the classes and the child\342\200\231s authorized representative provides the child\342\200\231s lunch. Notation of children\342\200\231s allergies is accessible. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Director stated there are no bodies of water or on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water. Director stated there are no firearms, weapons, or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible to children. No poisons were observed during the inspection. A review of staff records on this date indicates facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. Facility Representative, Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. All required notices, forms and license(s) were posted. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in EMSA approved Pediatric CPR and First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. The name of the childcare center director or fully qualified teacher, designated to act in the director\342\200\231s absence, has been reported to the Department. Children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full signature and record the time of day. Sign in/out sheets reviewed and observed by the LPA meet this regulation. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. 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). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . LPA 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. LPA 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 . This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. Licensee stated they have not created and submitted an IMS plan. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. Two out of 3 medications did not have prescription labels. 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/ . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Facility Representative, Director 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, Director 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. LPA reviewed with Facility Representative, Director the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained At The Facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. Facility Representative, Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. LPA and Facility Representative, Director discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, Mandated Reporter Training, Forms and Regulations, Safe Sleep in Childcare, Lead Poisoning Facts, Guardian and California Megan\342\200\231s Law ( www.meganslaw.ca.gov ). Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, one (1) Type B deficiency was cited and one (1) Technical violations; see LIC809D. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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 . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative, Director, Mayra Meza and Paulina Cervantes Camacho.