Routine inspection·November 18, 2024

On November 18, 2024 at approximately 8:20am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Catrina Quimbo conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPA met with lead teacher, Chielo Yusta, and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during LPA's visit included lead teacher, 2 teacher's assistants and 9 preschool children. All teaching staff are fingerprinted through Jefferson Elementary School district. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 2:30pm. Preschool program operates at John F. Kennedy Elementary School in classroom #32 only. With lead teacher, LPA inspected preschool classroom and outdoor area for health and safety hazards. LPA observed preschool classroom to be appropriately ventilated. There is a humidifier in classroom for appropriate air flow. Classroom is clean and equipped with a variety of toys and equipment that are in good condition and age appropriate. LPA observed flooring to be clean. There are rugs in the classroom that are free of stains. Children's toys, materials and furniture are age appropriate and in good working condition. LPA observed cleaning solutions and chemicals to be stored in classroom's high shelves, inaccessible to children. LPA observed electrical outlets to be covered and made inaccessible. Storage for children's belongings are located inside the classroom, inside a cabinet. LPA observed children's belongings to be stored in bins in the cabinet, labeled with each child's individual names. Children sleep in the classroom on cots. LPA observed children's sheets and blankets to be stored appropriately, so they are not touching each other. School district provides sheets. Per lead teacher, sheets and blankets are sent home weekly to be laundered. Per lead teacher, cots are also sanitized weekly. Classroom is equipped with a fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke alarm and smoke detector. There is also a carbon monoxide detector in the classroom that was tested during visit. LPA observed carbon monoxide detector to be working during today's visit. Classroom is equipped with a working telephone. (Continue Report on Page 2...) (Continued, Page 2...) Children's restroom is located inside the classroom. LPA observed restroom to be in working condition. Children's restroom is equipped with age appropriate toileting equipment and sanitation materials. LPA advised lead teacher to maintain garbage bins in classroom with tight fitting lids. There are accessible sinks in the classroom that are in working condition. Children have access to drinking water through filtered water pitchers that can be refilled through the classroom sinks. 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. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Food service is currently provided by school district. Food service includes breakfast and lunch only. LPA observed menu to be posted in classroom, available for review. 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/ . Outdoor area is fully enclosed and fenced. Outdoor area is shared with other school district programs at elementary school. LPA observed outdoor rotation waiver posted in preschool classroom, available for review. Outdoor area includes a variety of outdoor toys and materials that are in good condition. There is a play structure in the outdoor area with resilient padding underneath. There are storage sheds that were observed to be locked and made inaccessible to children. LPA observed garbage bins in outdoor area with tight fitting lids. LPA did not observe any pools, spas or bodies of water on site. (Continue Report on Page 3...) (Continued, Page 3...) Preschool children are signed into and out of program with their authorized representatives' written signatures. LPA observed children present to be signed in appropriately. LPA observed sign in sheets to include the child's name and the time they are signed into and out of program. Licensing documents are properly posted and available for review. Emergency disaster drills are conducted monthly with the entire school district. LPA reviewed 6 random children's records which are complete. Children's records include emergency contact information and immunization cards. Lead teacher's CPR/First Aid certification is current and will expire 12/2025. LPA was unable to review staff records as they are maintained in school district's main office. LPA advised lead teacher to maintain staff records at facility. 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 Facility representative 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. Facility representative 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. Facility is being cited a Type B citation for not completing lead water testing requirement prior to due date. Lead water testing results are within the 5.5ppb range, deficiency issued during today's visit will also be cleared during today's visit. Appeal Rights and plan of correction letter were provided during visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative, Chileo Yusta