Routine inspection (3-year)·January 10, 2024

On January 10, 2024, at approx.8:25 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria Olguin-Leon met with Director Karina Garcia-Barbera for an unannounced annual inspection. Purpose of inspection was explained. Present today, Director, 3 staff and 17 preschoolers. Facility is operating within capacity and in compliance with staff child ratio. All staff have fingerprint clearances. Facility operates a preschool program from Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. LPA and Director toured the facility for health and safety hazards. Facility operates a preschool in three classrooms. Facility is clean with proper temperature and ventilation. There are plenty of age-appropriate toys, furniture, and learning materials all in good repair. Storage Cubbies are available for children to store personal items and belongings. Facility has a children’s restroom located in classroom #1 with one working toilet and one sink located outside restroom for washing hands. Another restroom is in hallway with two toilets for children and one staff toilet. Another staff restroom is in hallway. Classroom #3 is equipped with one toilet and a sink. All toilets and sinks are working properly. All trash containers in restrooms and in classroom have tight fitted lids. All cleaning products, chemicals and toxins are stored and locked in cabinet and inaccessible to children. Facility provides sleeping mats for children to rest; children bring their own sheets and are sent home each week for laundering. Playground area is equipped with retractable sunshade, a play structure, playhouse, small portable basketball court, and ride on toys, all in good condition. Play structure flooring is cushioned with rubber padding to cushion falls. Playground is also equipped with asphalt and sitting benches. Large Pillars are wrapped with cushions to protect children. Playground is in middle of building and has a 5 ft. locked gate. There are no pools or bodies of water. Per Director, there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. Cont. Page 2... Page 2... Facility provides snacks to children and menus are available and posted. LPA reminded Director to post menus one week in advance. Kitchen was observed to be clean, and food was stored properly in office to prevent contamination. Labeled water bottles with children’s names are brought from home for use indoors and outdoors. Facility refills water with filtered water. First aid kit is fully stocked with medical supplies. Incidental Medical Services were discussed. Sick children are isolated in office away from other children. LPA reviewed sign in/out sheet, which is available inside main entrance door, LPA reminded Director to have parents sign with full signatures. Facility is equipped with fully charged fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide detector, and smoke alarm system. Facility is equipped with a landline phone and staff use cell phones for communication. LPA reviewed 5 children’s records 5 staff record. All the children's and staff records were complete. 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. Last emergency drill was conducted on October 25, 2023. Per Director, lead testing has been completed and submitted to regional office. . 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/ . Cont. page 3... Page 3... 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). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . Director 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. 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. Cont. page 4... Page 4... 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 Regulations. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Karina Garcia-Barbera.