Routine inspection·April 3, 2025

On April 3, 2025, at approx.8:40 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria Olguin-Leon met with Site Supervisor Michele Turchetti for an unannounced annual inspection visit. Purpose of inspection was explained. Present today was Site Supervisor, 8 staff and 59 preschool children. Facility is operating within capacity and in compliance with staff/child ratio. All staff present today have criminal background clearances. Preschool program runs a part time program Monday -Friday 8:30 am to 11:45 am & fulltime program 8:30am \342\200\223 2:45pm. Facility is closed during summer break. LPA and Site Supervisor toured the facility for health and safety hazards. Facility operates 5 preschool classrooms in classrooms: #1, #2, #3 #4 and #5. Currently only classrooms #1, #3, and #4 are being actively used. Classroom #2 is only used in afternoon for recess and bathroom. Classroom #5 is used for group lesson, music and as an open space for rainy days. LPA observed classrooms to be clean and orderly with proper temperature and ventilation. There are plenty of age-appropriate toys, child size furniture, learning materials, art supplies and sleeping mats. Facility provides sheets for sleeping mats and are washed weekly. Storage cubbies are available for children to store personal belongings and are located inside classrooms. There are two children restroom is each classroom: each with a working toilet and a working sink with no running hot water. There is a separate staff restroom on site. All trash cans are equipped with tight fitting lids. All cleaning products, chemicals and toxins are stored and locked in cabinet and inaccessible to children. Each classroom has its own outdoor patio for children to flow between outdoor and indoor activities. Outdoor playground is equipped with child size benches, a climbing/slide play structures, sew-saw, and other age-appropriate toys, all in good repair. LPA observed a large sand area which was equipped with a roll-on cover. Outdoors is equipped with sunshade to provide shade to children. Outdoor flooring is asphalt for running and playground is equipped with tanbark and grass to cushion falls. Cont. page 2\342\200\246 Page 2... The entire outdoors is completely enclosed with a 5 ft. chain linked fence. There are no pools, spas, or other similar bodies of water on the premises. Per Site Supervisor, there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. Facility does not provide a food service; children bring their own lunches and snacks from home. Children bring their own labeled water bottles from home and water bottles are refilled from a Brita water filtered canister. First aid kit is fully stocked with medical supplies. Incidental Medical Services were discussed, and medication storage reviewed. Sick children are isolated in office and away from other children. LPA reviewed electronic sign in/sign out. Parents sign children in and out virtually using School Pass app. Parents drive up to facility to drop off and pick up children using app. LPA observed a fully charge fire extinguisher in hallway. Per operations officer, smoke detectors are integrated into the school\342\200\231s fire alarm system. LPA observed and tested carbon monoxide detector which were installed in each classroom. Last emergency drill was conducted on March 18, 2025, and is properly documented. Facility has a landline on site and staff uses google chat to communicate with staff. LPA reviewed 6 random children\342\200\231s records 5 staff records. All children's files were complete. Technical assistance was issued for one staff missing health screening. The facility has all necessary paperwork posted, Facility License, Notification of Parent's Rights, Notification of Personal Rights, Car Seat Law, and Emergency Disaster Plan. LPA observed daily activity schedule posted. 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/ . Cont. page 3... Page 3... 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/ . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director 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 Director 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. Site Supervisor 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). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Cont. page 4... Page 4... Site Supervisor is aware that all staff is required to complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com . LPA encourages the director to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and new updates. Site Supervisor 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. 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 No deficiencies were issued today under Title 22 Division 12 of the California Code of Regulation. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor, Michele Turchetti and principal Francesca Brake.