Routine inspection·January 11, 2023

On 01/11/2023 at 1:35PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Selina Siao conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with staff Aleksandra Starosacheva aka Sasha and proceeded to tour the facility. Licensee Mahzad Irani arrived during the inspection. There were 33 children in care during nap time. The following ratios were observed Roots (A) class had 9 children napping supervised by teacher Hillary Clark, Stem class had 10 children napping supervised by teacher aide Karen Vargas, Roots (B) had 7 children napping supervised by teacher aide Sumra Khan and Sprouts class had 7 children napping supervised by teacher Taylor White. Facility is within staffing ratio. All required notices, forms and license were posted. Furniture and age appropriate equipment is in good condition. Rooms have adequate heating, lighting, ventilation and drinking water from an operational water fountain. Storage cubbies are readily available, and room accommodates class size. Napping equipment consists of cots/mats which are kept outside the classroom in a storage area. 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 not posted. Adequate food is available for snacks and children brings their own lunch. Cleaning supplies are kept in a locked cabinet. Outdoor play area is a fenced playground and facility was advised to add more sand under the slide area. The monkey bars does not appear to be age appropriate for children ages 2 to Kindergarten and shall not be use until a certify playground inspector checks the playground. The climbing structures and slides are securely fixed to the ground. Area has a tarp and trees used for shade. Children brings their own water bottle to the playground and grounds are free of debris or potential hazards. LPA reviewed sign in and out, first aid supplies and reviewed medication policy and storage. Isolation area is the lobby area. Personnel and client records were reviewed and reporting requirements was also reviewed. All personnel have required criminal record clearances or exemptions. LPA reviewed Emergency Disaster Plan and last fire drill was conducted on 10/27/2021. Facility has an operating carbon monoxide detector. Facility has at least one staff member that has a valid EMSA approved CPR/FA when children are in care. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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 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 . Licensee 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. Refer to the next page LIC 809D for deficiency citations. An exit interview was conducted, and appeal rights were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to keep notice posted will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. All unusual incident reports shall be submitted to Licensing office via email at SDIncidentReports@dss.ca.gov or via fax at (619)767-2203. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee and facility representative.