Routine inspection·November 20, 2024

On 11/20/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Kelli Waters conducted an unannounced annual inspection as part of a compliance review. This is a combination childcare center, and the other licensed programs is an infant program which not inspected on this date. Director/Licensee Chandani Jayasinghe was not present and could not return for the inspection; Licensee gave verbal consent over the phone for staff member, Devni Samaranayke, to act as the facility representative. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted: Facility Review: A inspection of the facility inside and outside were conducted as part of this evaluation • The following items were posted and updated where necessary: - License - Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148) - Personal Rights (LIC613A) - Child Car Seat Law ** Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393) was not posted • The facility is operating within the limits as stated on the license. • Ratios are being met during this inspection; 15 children and 3 staff were present • Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and free of hazards • There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Facility Representative • There are no accessible bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. Facility review continued: • Drinking water is provided in the indoor activity space and in the outdoor activity space by water bottles brought from home and refilled with a filter water system. • Medications are stored where inaccessible to children in the first aid kit in the lobby area above the filing cabinets • Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences and free of hazards • Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition • All storage containers for solid waste were observed to have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair • Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements • Disaster drills are conducted at least every six months – last drill was conducted on 08/15/24 • This facility has a fire/smoke detection system, however no carbon monoxide detector was present when LPA arrived. A staff member was able to install a device while LPA was present. • During inspection, LPA observed cleaners, mouse traps, rodent droppings, and toxic materials in areas accessible to children in Classroom 1 & 2 under and around the sink areas • Bathrooms were observed to be safe and sanitary, LPA did observe that not all plumbing fixtures were in working order during inspection, including one faucet and one toilet. Record Review: A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation. • Children’s records were found to be incomplete during this inspection. • Staff records reviewed were found to be incomplete • A staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 03/18/25. • Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 03/18/25 • Director completed Health and Safety Training Record Review continued •LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. • 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 index clearances or exemptions. 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 them 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 . 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, 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Child Care Center can be obtained on the Department’s website: www.ccld.ca.gov . Additionally, there is a link to “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for. The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200 The licensee/director was asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days: 1. LIC 500 Personnel Report 2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan 3. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made or file copy is more than 2 years old) 4.LIC 309 Administrative Organization (only if changes have been made or file copy is more than 2 years old) 5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (only if changes have been made& current designation is on file) **7 Type B deficiencies were cited during this inspection. See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies. During the exit interview, the Facility Representative Devni Samaranayke, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the facility representative. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.