Routine inspection (3-year)·September 13, 2024

On 09/13/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dana Stevens, conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with Director, Elisa Velazquez.  LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Facility serves 46 preschool children age 2 – 5 years and 8 toddler children age 18 months – 36 months. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 7:00am - 6:00pm. At the time of this inspection the following ratios were observed: Room 5 - 5 children (2 years - 5 years) present with 1 staff Room 2 - 12 children (2 years - 5 years) present with 3 staff Room 3 - 4 children (18 mos- 36 months) present with 1 staff There were no bodies of water observed within the premises. Director stated there are no firearms/weapons on the grounds. Furniture and playground equipment are kept in good condition. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector that meets requirements. All toilets and hand washing facilities are safe and working in sanitary conditions. Drinking water is available via water pitchers both indoors and out. Children use individual, re-usable water bottles. Facility does not provide meals, all children bring lunch and snacks from home. Facility does have a kitchen. Facility's kitchen and food storage areas are clean and sanitary.  All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards.  All storage containers for solid waste have a tight-fitting covers that are kept on and in good repair. The child care center is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children. Roster and children and staff files were reviewed and found complete. Last Fire and Disaster drill was conducted and documented in 08/2024. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] 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 licensee [or facility representative] 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. Director 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. 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. LPA referred Director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, 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-care centers/. Director 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. No deficiencies cited Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Elisa Velazquez. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.