Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mandeep Kaur met with Director, Ruma Chokshi, for an unannounced Annual/Random inspection.The purpose of today's inspection was explained with Director.
The Facility is located on the back section of Bishop Elementary School (facing Hazelton Ave) in Building H.
Facility's License, Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Right Poster, Child Car Seat Law, Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Emergency Disaster Plan, Menus, Activity Schedule, and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist were observed to be posted. The center's operating hours are Monday through Friday from 06:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
The Facility is licensed to serve children ages Kindergarten to 5th grade in Rooms H101A, H101B, & H102A.
LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas. Fire Drill was conducted on September 09, 2025. The facility has current children's roster and a copy was provided to LPA during the inspection. Cleaning products, disinfectants, sharp objects were stored inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment were observed to be age appropriate and in good condition.
The facility is clean. There are sinks and toilet available for the children in the school age program. Director stated that the center has a third party cleaning service that comes and clean the facility after daycare hours.
The center provides afternoon snack to the children. There is a kitchen at the facility for food preparation. The kitchen is equipped with refrigerators, Stove oven, microwave, dishwasher, storage space for food, and a sink with hot and cold running water. Drinking water is available for the children indoor via filtered waster and individual water bottles. LPA observed trash cans with tight fitting covers for the disposable of solid waste. The facility has fire extinguishers and working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
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The school age program shares the playground with Elementary school playground. The playground
is surrounded with appropriate fencing and the outdoor surfaces are safe. Shade is provided. Drinking water is readily available for the children outdoor via filtered water and individual water bottles. LPA observed climbing structures with resilient material under and around the structures. There were no bodies of water
observed. Director stated that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. Facility does not provide the transportation to the children.
LPA reviewed five(5) children files.
Each child's file reviewed contains the required documents; including the Information and Emergency Information form (LIC 700) and immunization records.
LPA reviewed a staff file. Staff records reviewed include Employee Rights, Statement Acknowledging
Requirement to Report Child Abuse, Health Screening Report with TB Clearance, Immunizations (Measles,
Pertussis, and Influenza) and required training. LPA reminded Director that the Mandated Reporter Training shall be renewed by all staff every two years. At least one staff member present during the inspection
has current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications.
This facility provides Incidental Medical Services
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IMS. LPA reviewed storage of
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medication
and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and
administrative records.
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/resources/child-care-centers/
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Director 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.
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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. Director stated that the building was built after January 1, 2010.
Director were 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&R's) throughout California.
To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process
.
No deficiency issued during today's inspection. Appeal rights provided.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director,
Ruma Chokshi
.
A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.