Routine inspection·October 10, 2023

On October 10th, 2023 at approximately 10:05AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Leslit Tapia-Mandujano and Jonathan Tse conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPA met with Director, Bernadette "Berni" Pioroda Cruz and explained the purpose of the inspection. Present in the facility are Director and five staff caring for a total of 27 preschool age children. All adults working in the facility are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. Facility is currently operating within teacher to child ratio on this date. Facility operates in Preschool Classroom #1(Dragonflies) and #2 (Butterflies). The facility operates as a combination center with an infant program next to the preschool rooms. The hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. LPAs 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 in the Kitchen/Break Room. Not all poisons, cleaning solutions and hazardous materials are stored inaccessible to children in off limit areas or facility high shelves. Type B deficiency was cited, please refer to LIC 809D for details Facility offers breakfast, lunch, and snack. Per Director, parents are also allowed to bring their own food. Weekly 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. Continued on Page 2.. Page 2 continued... LPAs reviewed facility records that included 5 children's records and 5 staff records. LPAs observed children's records to be complete. At least one staff have an up to date CPR & First Aid certificate. Staff have up to date Mandated Reporter Certificate. Last emergency drill was conducted 04/2023. Emergency drills are conducted at least once every six months and are properly logged and documented. 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 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . When any IMS is provided, a 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/ . Continued on Page 3... Page 3 continued... 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 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 child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Based on today's inspection, deficiencies were observed, according to California Title 22, Health and Safety 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 Director, Bernadette "Berni" Pioroda Cruz.