Routine inspection·June 19, 2023

On June 19, 2023 at approximately 11:35am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Catrina Quimbo conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPA met with administrator/assistant director, Ravneet "Reenu" Lally, and explained the purpose of the inspection. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:30pm. Program operates as a Montessori program. Present during LPA's visit included administrator/assistant director, 3 staff and 11 preschool children. Program currently utilizes classrooms, multi-purpose area, kitchen and outdoor area. With administrator/assistant director, LPA inspected facility, indoors and outdoors, for health and safety hazards. Classrooms were observed to be clean and properly ventilated. Classrooms have a variety of toys, furniture and equipment that were observed to be clean and in good working condition. LPA observed flooring in classrooms to be clean. There is multiple areas for children's personal belongings, each labeled with children's individual names. Classroom includes a fire place that is properly barricaded and made inaccessible to children. LPA observed cleaning supplies, poisons and chemicals to be stored in classroom's high shelves. Classroom is equipped with a garbage bin with a tight fitting lid. Facility is equipped with multiple fully charged fire extinguishers and multiple working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors. Facility conducts emergency drills monthly and are properly logged, made available for review. Facility includes both a boys and girls restrooms for children's use. LPA observed bathrooms to be in proper working condition. Sinks do not provide water that is warmer than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. (Continue Report on Page 2...) (Continued, Page 2...) Program utilizes mats and cots for napping children. Per administrator/assistant director, sheets and blankets are provided by children's families and are sent home weekly. LPA observed mats and cots to be appropriately stored in classroom. Entire outdoor area is enclosed with an at least 4 ft. high fence. Outdoor area is equipped with a variety of outdoor toys and equipment that were new, and in good working condition. Outdoor area includes a sandbox that is properly covered. There is a play structure that was observed to have resilient padding underneath. Water is made available to children both indoors and outdoors with children's individual water containers. Facility has completed required lead water testing. Program provides a food service that includes morning and afternoon snacks only. Children's families provide lunches. Children are signed in and out of facility by authorized representatives' written signatures. LPA observed children to be properly signed in on date of LPA's visit. Facility has license documentation and information properly posted and available for review in classroom. LPA reviewed facility records that included 8 children's records. Children's files were observed to be complete and have a record of emergency identification information on file and required immunizations. LPA also reviewed staff records that included the staff present. After review, LPA did not observe any of the staff (S1, S2, S3) present to have the required early childhood education/child development units available for review, to qualify staff as teaching staff. Administrator/assistant director stated they will work with staff to qualify as teaching staff. LPA also observed one staff (S3) present, directly working with children, to not have fingerprint clearance on file. Administrator/assistant director stated S3 will go through live scan process as soon as possible. LPA reminded administrator/assistant director that all staff is required to complete Mandated Reporter training every two years. The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com . Administrator/assistant director 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. (Continue Report on Page 3...) (Continued, Page 3...) 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/inspection-process . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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 Facility was cited a Type A citation for having an un-fingerprinted adult (S3) work directly with children. Facility was also cited a Type B citation for the staff present (S1, S2, S3) during LPA's visit to not have the required early childhood education/child development units to qualify as teaching staff. Appeal Rights were provided to administrator/assistant director. During visit, LPA received an updated LIC200A from administrator/assistant director, with updated operating hours. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to maintain posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with administrator/assistant director, Ravneet "Reenu" Lally.