Routine inspection·August 24, 2023

On August 24, 2023., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Van met with Director Linh Dang for an unannounced annual random inspection. The purpose of the inspection was explained to the Director . This is a preschool program. Today, 10 staff supervised 36 preschool children. The facility complies with the staff-children ratios today. All staff members have criminal record clearances on file. The days and operations hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. LPA toured and inspected the physical plant for any health and safety hazards. Facility using electronic sign-in and out using an app called M-Sign. Each family member was provided with a unique code. The facility is in good repair and has proper temperature and ventilation. All classrooms have age-appropriate toys and learning materials. The furniture appears steady and in good repair. The facility has multiple combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, fully charged fire extinguishers, and working telephones. LPA observed that each child has their cubbies available with their name labeled in each classroom. All emergency supplies are stored in locked storage. Medications are appropriately labeled and kept out of reach of children. First aid supplies are fully stocked and available for children's use. All cleaning solutions, poisons, and other dangerous chemicals are stored in an area inaccessible to children. Sleeping cots are appropriately stored. All children's toilets and handwashing sinks are in good working condition with proper sanitation. There is a separate bathroom for staff usage on the premises. LPA observed no bodies of water on the premises. Continued on page 2... The facility presently has an outdoor waiver granted by the Department allowing no more than 33 children to be in the playground at one time. The playground area is maintained clean, debris-free, and completely fenced. The play structures are in good condition, and free of loose parts, and soft cushioning is underneath all play structures to absorb accidental falls. Per the Director, the staff checked the sandbox twice daily to ensure no foreign materials were in it before the children went outside. The facility had posted the required forms. (i.e., License, Notification of Parent's Rights, Personal Rights, Car Seat Law, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Daily activities ). The Center catered children's lunch through a third-party vendor called Chefable. The kitchen area is inaccessible to children, clean and free of any toxins or contamination. The facility has water pitchers readily available for children indoors and outdoors. All storage containers for solid waste within the Center have a proper tight-fitting cover. Random children's records and personnel records were reviewed during the inspection. Records review showed the facility has records of each child's authorized representative's names, addresses, and telephone numbers. In addition, each child's immunization record, medical assessment, and admission agreement can be located in each child's file. Staff records indicate that all staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal records and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. All staff members have a record of valid CPR and mandated reporter training and maintain proper immunization records. LPA reviewed the Director's and staff's educational qualifications, and all staff had the required ECE units. The Director stated that the Center conducts fire and earthquake drills once every other month; the last drills were conducted on 7/31/2023. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Continued on page 3... During the inspection, the Site Director provided LPA with the following updated licensing documents: Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610), Personnel report (LIC 500), Administrative Organization (LIC 309), and Designation of responsibility (LIC 308) 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 . The 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. For child care 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). Continued on page 4... 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 are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . The 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 LPA discussed Child Abuse Mandated Training AB1207 with the Director. As of January 1, 2018 all staff will be required to complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years . The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com . Pesticide regulations were discussed with the Site Director. In accordance with the Healthy Schools Act, California law requires that anyone using any pesticide must be trained every year in integrated pest management and the safe use of pesticides around children. The director was advised that a free one hour online course is available on the Department of Pesticide Regulation's Web site: www.cdpr.ca.gov/schoolipm/training . For questions, email ccipmlist@cdpr.ca.gov. An exit interview was conducted and reviewed with the Director. A copy of this report was provided to the Site Director, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of these reports. Notice to be remain posted for 30 days. For updates on Licensing information, go to CCL website: www.ccld.ca.gov For Provider Information Notice: ccld.ca.gov/PG5098.htm