Routine inspection·February 6, 2025

On 02/06/2025 at 9:35am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jialing “Julianne” Zhu met with Director Roshan Amerasinghe for an unannounced annual inspection . Also present during the inspection were Head of School Sandra Balzaretti, one (1) fingerprint-cleared staff, and 14 children in care. The facility is within ratio and in compliance with capacity regulations today. Upon arrival, LPA provided director a copy of the Entrance Checklist (LIC 125). The facility was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. The facility’s current hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 6:00pm. The facility is a preschool licensed with a toddler (18-36 months of age) component. The facility currently does not have any toddlers enrolled. LPA observed the indoor spaces for the toddler component is physically separate from the preschool license, and the outdoor play area is shared using a staggered schedule. Classrooms: This facility is licensed with five (5) classrooms (Rooms 10, 11, 12, 13, and Casa). Currently, only the Casa Room is being used as an active classroom. All classrooms were inspected for age-appropriate furnishings, equipment, and adequate storage for children’s belongings. LPA observed the cleanliness of floors and surfaces. The facility is equipped with telephone service, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, pull-down fire alarms, and fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers that are accessible throughout the facility. Per director, the alarms are serviced annually by the Palo Alto Fire Department. Fully stocked first-aid kits are available in the classrooms. LPA inspected the napping equipment (sleep mats and bedding) and observed them to be stored in a healthful manner. Bedding is brought from home and returned home to be washed weekly. Drinking water is accessible by children in the classrooms. The isolation area for when a child is sick is by the director’s office. Food Service Areas: The facility provides AM/PM snacks to children in care. Children bring meals from home. All center provided food items are properly labeled and stored separately from cleaning supplies. Food prep area is clean, adequately equipped, and free from hazardous materials. Snack menus are posted and were reviewed. Solid waste bins are equipped with tight fitting lids. Page 1 of 1. See LIC 809C. Bathrooms and Changing Stations: Facility has separate staff and child designated bathrooms. Toilets and faucets are in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. The children are able to reach the sinks, toilets, and supplies. Portable changing stations are available in the bathrooms. Outdoor Play Area: The outdoor play area is fully fenced. All equipment and surfaces are free from hazards. There is ample shade available. There are age-appropriate outdoor toys and materials for the children. The play structure is securely installed into the ground. The ground surrounding the play structure is sufficiently padded with tanbark and in good condition for safety. Drinking water is accessible by children when outside. There are no pools or other bodies of water on premises. Files and Record Keeping Review: LPA reviewed the facility roster and personnel report, and copies were obtained. All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance and/or exemption and have been associated to the facility. LPA reviewed three (3) staff files. Every classroom has a fully qualified teacher. At least one opening/closing staff member has a current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid Certification. Mandated Reporter Training certificates were reviewed. LPA reviewed five (5) children’s files. The center utilizes an electronic sign-in/out system and is in compliance with sign-in/out procedures. Fire/disaster drills are performed at least once every six months. The last drill was an earthquake drill conducted on 01/17/2025. Per director, there are no firearms on the premises. All required documents are posted in a publicly accessible area. Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements: Director was reminded that EMSA approved Pediatric CPR & First Aid training must be completed every two (2) years. Mandated Reporter Training ("Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting https://mandatedreporterca.com/ . Facility roster and personnel report must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drills must be conducted at least every six (6) months and documented. Effective August 1, 2003 California Law requires Child Care Licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child’s parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury Form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours to the regional office by phone and the written report, LIC 624, within seven (7) business days. LPA informed Director that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov . Criminal Record Clearance: 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. Page 2 of 3. See LIC 809C. Lead Testing: 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 referred director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Incidental Medical Services (IMS): This facility does provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS). Currently no children enrolled require IMS. 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)/ (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/ . CCLD Information and Updates: Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. One (1) Type B deficiency and two (2) Advisory Notes were issued during today’s inspection. Type B Deficiency: 3 of 3 staff files reviewed by LPA did not have current Mandated Reporter (Child Care Providers) Training Certificates. Advisory Notes: Most current snack menu posted was from the Week of 01/13/2025 (Licensing requires menus to be posted one week in advance); 1 of 5 children’s files reviewed by LPA did not have a LIC 701 Physician’s Report with TB risk assessment. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted, report was reviewed, and Appeal Rights were provided to Director Roshan Amerasinghe. Page 3 of 3. End of Report.