Routine inspection·August 1, 2022

On August 1st, 2022 at approximately 11:15AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tapia-Mandujano conducted an unannounced, annual, required inspection. LPA met with Director, Bernadette Pioroda and explained the purpose of the inspection. Present in the facility are Director and four staff caring for a total of 23 preschool age children. Not all adults working in the facility are fingerprint cleared and associated (Refer to LIC 809D). Facility is currently operating within teacher to child ratio on this date. Facility operates in Preschool Classroom #1 and #2. The facility will operate as a combination center with infants and preschool children, Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. LPA toured and inspected the child care area indoors and outdoors for Health and Safety Hazards. LPA observed each classroom to be clean and equipped with age appropriate toys and materials. Storage for children's belongings are located inside the classrooms, labeled with each child's individual names. LPA observed facility has an installation of a fire alarm system inside each classroom as well as a fully charged, fire extinguishers. The classrooms have a smoke and carbon monoxide detector installed as well as emergency kits with first aid materials and emergency contact information. Medication is stored appropriately, inaccessible to enrolled children and maintained with proper documentation. All poisons, cleaning solutions and hazardous materials are stored inaccessible to children in off limit areas or facility high shelves. Facility offers breakfast, lunch, and snack and lunch. Monthly menu is posted. Water is available to children indoors and outdoors. Outdoor area appears to be clean and orderly. There are a variety of outdoor equipment that are in good working condition. Children are signed in and out of facility with parents' signatures electronically. Facility has license documentation and information properly posted and available for review in the entrance. LPA reviewed facility records that included 10 children's records and 4 staff records. LPA observed children's and staff's records to be complete. At least one staff have an up to date CPR & First Aid certificate. All staff have up to date Mandated Reporter Certificate. Last emergency drill was conducted 04/2022. Emergency drills are conducted at least once every six months and are properly logged and documented. Continued on Page 2.. Page 2 continued... Facility was informed that as of September 1, 2016, a person may not be employed or volunteer at a child care 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. 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 file. LPA encourages the director to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and new updates. Directors were reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. This facility is providing Incidental Medical Services – IMS. Facility currently does have any children enrolled that use IMS. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Based on today's inspection, deficiencies were observed in the areas evaluated, according the Title 22 Division 12 Ca. Code of Regulations and cited on 809D. Type “A” violations were issued today. Facility is advised to provide a copy of the Evaluation Report and the Type “A” Deficiencies cited, to the parents and guardians of children currently enrolled in care and to parents of newly enrolled children during the next 12 months. A signed and dated LIC 9224 (Deficiency and Acknowledgment of Receipt of Licensing Reports) shall be maintained in all Children's files. Civil Penalties were assessed. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Bernadette Pioroda.