Routine inspection·April 16, 2025

On 4/16/2025 @ 9:50AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nancy Diaz conducted an unannounced inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted facility entry by Abigail Arechiga, Site Director. LPA toured the facility with Mrs. Arechiga. Observed present today were 34 children with staff S. Tovar, D. Meehan, N. Tirol, I. Vasquez, C. Zuniga & M. Gal. Also observed was a parent volunteer who was under the supervision of a staff during outdoor activities. 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. One staff's fingerprint clearance was not associated to the facility. Site Director and a few of her staff are trained in Pediatric CPR and First Aid and were present today. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are inaccessible. Medications are kept in a safe place, inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. All toilets, handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. All floors are clean and safe. The child care center was observed to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. Facility maintains a carbon monoxide detector that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 of Part 2 of Division 12. CONTINUED... Children were observed to be under the supervision of qualified staff. Facility was observed to be within ratio. An isolation area has been designated for children who becomes ill during the day. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed today. All required forms were on file. All children are signed in/out by a representative who uses a full legal signature and has recorded the time of day. Child\342\200\231s record also contain a medical assessment. Staff records reviewed today contain a health screening as required by the regulation. Staff have completed the mandated reporter training (effective 3/2018). This training shall be renewed every two years. All staff have immunization record indicating that they have been immunized against influenza, pertussis and measles. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. 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-carecenters/ . 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, 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. Licensee is advised to sign up for Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs) for one or more programs on our website: www.ccld.ca.gov . Select \342\200\234Child Care\342\200\235 then \342\200\234Quick Links\342\200\235 and Quarterly Updates. Select \342\200\234Receive Important Updates\342\200\235 then put the email address in and choose which program(s) you would like to subscribe to and select \342\200\234subscribe.\342\200\235 CONTINUED... 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 informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Ms. Arechiga provided the following updated forms today - LIC 610 & Children's Roster. She will submit a copy of updated LIC500 to the department no later than 4/23/2025. TYPE B DEFICIENCIES WERE CITED TODAY. CIVIL PENALTY WAS ALSO ASSESSED. TYPE B DEFICIENCIES IF NOT CORRECTED POSES A POTENTIAL RISK TO THE HEALTH, SAFETY OR PERSONAL RIGHTS OF CHILDREN IN CARE. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative, Abigail Arechiga. A copy of this report, along with Appeal Rights (LIC9058), were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. LPA observed that the notice of site visit was posted during the inspection. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.