Routine inspection (3-year)·December 7, 2023

On 12/07/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvira Sierra met with Director, Maurisa Buzo for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. Facility representative was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license.The facility operates part-day Monday through Friday from 08:00am to 02:30pm. Facility follows the school calendar year. Census include 14 children being supervised by 2 staff members . A ll of the staff present today had fingerprint clearances. LPA conducted a health and safety inspection in all areas accessible to children and the following was observed; Appropriate ratio and care and supervision were observed during today's inspection. Classroom is adequately ventilated/heated. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and equipment that are in good repair. Toxic and hazardous items were inaccessible to children. LPA observed functioning carbon/monoxide detectors and a 2A10BC fire extinguisher that follows California State Fire Marshall standards. Per facility representative there are no poisons on the premises and no bodies of water were observed. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. There are 2 toilets and 2 sinks available for the preschool children. Staff uses a separate bathroom. Toileting facilities were observed in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. First Aid Kit and Emergency supplies are available and stored inaccessible to children. Drinking water is readily available indoor and outdoor. Drinking water is provided by use of containers and cups. Outdoor play was observed to be free from dangerous conditions.Program provides breakfast, lunch and pm snack that is prepared at the facility kitchen following the State guidelines. Menus were posted in the classroom. All posting requirements has been met. Facility conduct fire emergency drills monthly. LPA reviewed five children and two staff files, current CPR/ First aid card for staff were observed. Facility uses electronic sign in/out. 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.Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Report continues on subsequent page 809C- 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-care-centers/ . 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). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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 . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative, Maurisa Buzo.