Routine inspection (3-year)·January 18, 2024

On January 18, 2024, at approx. 10:20AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria Olguin-Leon met with Executive Director Mary Delong for an unannounced annual inspection in conjunction with a case management visit. Purpose of inspection was explained. Present today, Executive Director, 15 teacher and 86 children. Facility is operating within capacity and in compliance with staff/child ratio. All staff have fingerprint clearances. Facility operates preschool program from Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. LPA received an email regarding upcoming construction work to facility lobby. Construction work was conducted during winter break. LPA observed lobby\342\200\231s major construction work had been completed. Aesthetic work is being completed on weekends, which consist of laminating desk area, installation of a gate and installing lighting and screen. LPA observed area to be safe and free of hazards. LPA and Director toured the facility for health and safety hazards. Facility operates a preschool in two story building. First level consists of library, music room (classroom #6), classrooms 1,2,3,4 5, two children\342\200\231s bathrooms, staff lounge/kitchen and office located at entrance of facility. Second floor consist of two children\342\200\231s bathroom, staff bathroom, classrooms #7, 8, 9 and 10. Classrooms # 7 and# 9 are not currently being used for children. 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. There are two bathrooms on 1 st floor; one bathroom is equipped with 3 toilets, 1 urinal and 4 sinks. 2 nd bathroom has 4 toilets and 4 sinks. Second floor bathroom #1 has 2 toilets and 1 sink, bathroom #2 has 1 toilet, 1 urinal and 1 sink. All bathrooms are in working condition and sinks have no hot running water. There are diaper changing tables located in classroom #4 and #5. There is a separate bathroom in facility for staff use located on second floor. Cont. page 2... Page 2... All cleaning products, chemicals and toxins are stored and locked in cabinet and inaccessible to children. Facility has plenty of sleeping mats available for napping; children bring their own blankets from home and are sent home each week for laundering. Playground is equipped with a large age-appropriate play structure in good condition. Playground is also equipped with a sandbox area, picnic bench, ride on toys all in good repair. Playground is surrounded with a 5 ft. fence. Play structure flooring is cushioned with rubber padding to cushion falls. Playground is also equipped with asphalt for children to play. There are no pools or bodies of water. Per Director, there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. Facility provides snacks to children in care. Children bring their own lunch and have the option to purchase lunch from school vendor. Menus are available and posted in classrooms. Kitchen storage area was observed to be clean and food stored properly to prevent contamination. Labeled water bottles with children\342\200\231s names are used 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 and reminded Director to have parents sign with full signatures. Facility is equipped with fully charged fire extinguishers, working carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarm system. Last emergency drill was conducted on 12/05/2023. Facility is equipped with a landline phone and staff communicate via intercom system. LPA reviewed 6 children\342\200\231s 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. LPA reminded Director that trash cans must have tight fitting lids. Cont. page 3... Page 3... 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/ . 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. Cont. page 4... Page 4... 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. 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 Executive Director, Mary Delong.