Routine inspection·March 5, 2025

On 3/5/2025 at 10:30 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manel Estoesta conducted an Required Visit. LPA met with the Director Andrea Kerns and explained the nature of the site visit. Present on this visit were 64 preschool children and 10 staff. Facility operates from Monday to Friday, 7 AM and 6 PM. The facility is a combination center which has a Infant program on site. The facility has shared office space, food-preparation space, storage space and any other general-purpose space. LPA toured the facility to conduct a health and safety inspection with the Director. Facility\342\200\231s License, Parents\342\200\231 Rights Poster, Personal Rights, Activity Schedules, Menus and Waiver were observed to be posted. Facility was observed to follow teacher to children ratio requirement during LPAs' inspection. Children were engaged in various activities under the visual supervision of the teachers. The childcare center is clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. The Preschool Program operates on Discovery Preschool Room, Preschool 1 Room, Pre K Room and TK Room. The Preschool program is physically separated from the areas used by the infants. Furniture and equipment such tables and chairs were in sanitary, safe, and functioning condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. There were no bodies of water. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, sharps, and other items that are dangerous to preschool children were stored inaccessible. The facility does not possess nor store any weapons on the premises. The facility prepares and provides meals and snacks for the children. The kitchen, food-preparation and storage areas were observed in clean and free of litter and rubbish and the facility have measures taken to keep all such areas free of rodents and other vermin. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. Floors were clean and safe, and outdoor activity space were free of hazards. Outdoor activity space is fenced and was inspected. The play equipment was maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. There were shaded rest areas for children. Drinking water are arranged to be readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities. Facility files were reviewed. LPA reviewed Children\342\200\231s Sign In for the day. LPA observed Infant Sleep Logs, Diaper Changing and Feeding Log Name to Face Transition Logs (CSR) and Children Food Allergies List in each classroom. LPA observed Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors, fire pull stations, fire extinguishers and sprinkler system. The facility conducted Fire and Disaster Drills monthly and last drills were conducted on 2/12/2025 and 2/20/2025, respectively. Facility has a Fire Inspection Permit that expires on 12/31/2024. Facility does not provide transportation for children, but Director understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in park vehicles. A sampling of Children's files was taken for review. The records reviewed include Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Information, Medical Assessment, Infant Needs and Services Plan, Infant Sleep Plan, and Immunization Records. A sampling of Staff's files was taken for review. There was at least one Teacher with current certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid present at the facility during inspection. LPA reviewed Staff Qualifications, Mandated Reporter Training, Staff Immunization records, and TB clearance. LPA obtained copies of an updated LIC 500 and Facility's Children's Roster. Director stated that facility does handle medications and does currently have children in care who requires Incidental Medical Services - IMS Epinephrine and Inhaled Medication. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 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 . LPA reminded the Director of the safe sleep regulations and the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep , as an additional resource. LPA also informed [applicant, licensee, or facility representative] of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at: https://www.cpsc.gov/ , and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. The Director 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. There are no deficiencies cited on this visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Andrea Kerns.