Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marilou Monico conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection. LPA met with Program Lead, Monica Agustinez, and explained to her the reason for the inspection. LPA observed all the required postings. The center's operating hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 2 PM to 6 PM during regular school days, holidays and school breaks the center operates from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The facility is licensed to serve children ages kindergarten to 8th grade in Rooms 20 & 21.
LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas. LPA observed that the teacher-child ratio was in compliance. Fire/disaster drill was conducted on January 28, 2025. Copy of children's roster was obtained. 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 and orderly. The bathrooms for children and staff are clean, sanitary, and operable.
The center provides breakfast and afternoon snacks to the children during regular school days. During school breaks and holidays, the center provides breakfast, lunch and snacks. Drinking water is available for the children via drinking fountains and individual water bottles. There are trash cans with tight fitting covers for the disposable of solid wastes. The facility has the required size fire extinguisher and working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Monica indicated that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises.
LPA reviewed 10 random children's files. Children records reviewed include Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Information, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment, Parent Right's Receipt, Child's Preadmission Health History, and Personal Rights.
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Program Lead, Monica Agustinez, 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.
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
.
As a result of this inspection, there were no deficiencies cited.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Program Lead, Monica Agustinez.
A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.
LPA reviewed three (3) staff files. 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 Monica 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 \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of 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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Program Lead, Monica Agustinez, 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.
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.
For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for
lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-
CCP).
LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives
outlined in
PIN 21-21.1-CCP
.
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