Routine inspection·June 6, 2024

On June 6th, 2024, at approximately 1:40 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janet Gil conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPA met with lead teacher, Lisa Wheel, and explained the purpose of the inspection. Present during LPA's inspection included 17 enrolled children, director, and three teachers. All staff members working in facility are fingerprint cleared. Preschool program currently operates Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Program consists of two classrooms(C17 and C19), a children's bathroom, and fenced outdoor play area. Facility operates from two classrooms of Linda Mar Educational Center. At approximately 2:30 PM, LPA, and director inspected facility, indoors and outdoors for health and safety hazards. Facility has a working telephone, fully stocked first aid kit, and one fire extinguisher on site in the main hallway. Entire facility has a smoke and fire alarm system implemented. LPA observed cleaning solutions, poisons and other chemicals are stored inaccessible to children under both classroom sinks with a child lock. Per director, facility has no enrolled children with allergies. Storage for children's belongings are located inside each classroom. Storage areas are labeled with each child's individual names. Both classrooms have age-appropriate furniture and materials that are in working condition. Classrooms have proper temperature and is properly ventilated. LPA observed both classrooms have one accessible children's sink. The bathroom is located outside building of both classrooms. Bathroom consist of three additional accessible sinks and four toilets. Bathroom also has a changing table and two portable children's potty training toilets. All accessible sinks are free of poisons or hazardous materials and do not produce hot water. LPA observed bathroom to be clean and in proper working condition. Preschool program provides snack. Children families provide lunches and items are properly stored in labeled individual cubbies. Drinking water is available to children, indoors and outdoors, with children's individual drinking bottles. Continue on Page 2.... Continued, Page 2... LPA observed classroom has enough sleeping cots available for all children in care. Family takes home and washes blankets and sheets weekly. LPA observed outdoor area to have age-appropriate materials that are in good working condition. Padding is located under play structure. LPA observed preschool program to use online Bright Wheel sign in/out system. Classroom has license and all other required documents posted and visible for the public. Preschool program conducts drills every month. Last conducted disaster drill was on 06/5/2024. LPA reviewed 5 children's files and 5 staff files. Children's and staff files were complete with a record of emergency identification information on file. Director has a valid CPR/First Aid certificate that will expire 08/10/2025. All staff also have proof of required immunization that were made available for review. Mandated Reporter Training Certificates are also on file for each staff. Facility was informed that as of September 1, 2016, a person may not be employed or volunteer at a childcare facility unless he or she has been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or qualifies for an exemption pursuant to Health and Safety code 1596.7995 and 1597.662. The 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 observed the completion certificate on al files except one(S2). LPAs encourages the director to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and new updates. 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/ . Continue on Page 3... Continued, Page 3... 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 . No deficiencies were issued under CCR, Title 22, Division 12. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with director, Lisa Wheel..