Routine inspection·October 12, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samantha Yip conducted an unannounced Required- 1 Year inspection. LPA met with Licensee/Director Yolanda Sullivan and explained the reason for the inspection. The purpose of this inspection is to also review an usual incident report that was report to the San Jose Regional Office on 09/18/2023 for an incident that occurred the week of 08/16/2023 and a possible violation of child's personal rights. LPA interviewed staff and child. LPA also reviewed staff file. Present during today's inspection were 20 children and at least four (4) staff. LPA observed around 2:40PM that Licensee and S-1 were with 17 children. S-1 does not have proof of completion of at least two semester units in child development and proof of enrollment in additional courses. There is an area to post required postings, such as license and parent's rights. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7AM to 5PM. LPA reviewed sign in/out sheet during today's inspection. LPA discussed with Licensee about ensuring that all children are signed in and out. LPA toured the inside and outside of the center with Licensee. Licensee stated that they are currently only using Room 1, 3, 4, and 5 and has changed the room numbers. There is an elementary school on campus that uses Room 2. An updated LIC 999 will be submitted to reflect the changes to the room being used and the numbers of the room. There are toys and equipment for children. LPA discussed with Licensee about ensuring that all disinfectant spray or cleaning supplies are inaccessible to children or locked. Bathroom for children were observed to be in functioning condition. LPA observed that some of the tiles and flooring in the restroom in Room 8 is chipped and there is a hole in the wall. There is a fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector. Licensee stated that there are no weapons, such as firearms, stored on the premise. --------------------continues on 809 dated 10/12/2023 page 2----------------------- -----------------continuation of 809 dated 10/12/2023 page 1---------------------- The outdoor area is fenced. LPA observed that the elementary school on site was using the outside area. There were no children from the preschool program outside at the time. Licensee stated she will submit a waiver request for the elementary school to share the outside area along with daily schedule for the preschool and elementary school to Licensing. LPA observed that there is not enough resilient material to absorb falls. Play equipment and play structure was observed to be in good condition. Shaded rest area is provided through trees and canopy. There were no bodies of water observed during today's inspection. The center only provides snacks to children. All meals are prepared and brought from home. Drinking water inside and outside are provided through individual water bottles and water pitchers, which is filled up at the water cooler. 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. Licensee will submit letter that the center obtains water from a third party. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. There was a bottle of allergy medicine that expired on 05/2023. Center does not have written permission from parent to administer medication. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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/ . ---------------------continues on 809 dated 10/12/2023 page 3-------------------- A copy of the facility roster was obtained during today's inspection. Four (4) children's files were reviewed during today's inspection. The records reviewed include but not limited to physician's report, admission agreement and personal rights. LPA discussed with Licensee about ensuring that the all the forms are filled out correctly, such as date of birth and name of child. Five (5) staff files were reviewed during today's inspection. The records reviewed include but not limited to Health Screening, Mandated Reporter training, immunization records for measles, pertussis and influenza. Licensee does have a valid CPR/1st Aid, which expires on 05/20/2025. Licensee 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. Licensee 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. Licensee will submit the following by 10/23/2023: - waiver request for the elementary school to use the outside area along with the schedule - letter stating that the center purchases drinking water from a third party - LIC 200A and LIC 999 to reflect the change to the rooms being used and room numbers As a result of this inspection, deficiencies were issued. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Yolando Sullivan. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.