Routine inspection (3-year)·February 28, 2024

On Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 12:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manel Estoesta conducted an unannounced required Visit. LPA met with the Director Elizangela Silvalira and explained the nature of site visit. Present on this visit were 75 preschool children and 14 staff. The facility operates from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday. LPA toured the facility to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection with the Director. The preschool classrooms, restrooms, kitchen, storage, and office area were inspected and observed to be in safe and sanitary functioning condition. Floors were clean and safe. LPA reminded Director that poisons, disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to children should be stored inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment such as cots, step stools, tables, chairs, and changing table were age appropriate and were in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts Outdoor activity space is fenced and play equipment were maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. There were no bodies of water observed. Areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. LPA observed that drinking water was arranged to be readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities. All posting requirements are being met. Menus were posted. Facility does not provide transportation for children. First Aid Kit was observed. Fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector were observed today. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 2/14/2024. LPA reviewed an inspection documentation from the Milpitas Fire Department dated 2/14/2024. LPA reminded the Director to conduct the Fire and Earthquake Drills every 6 months. Facility files were reviewed. Child sign in and out procedures and logs were reviewed. The facility is currently using a Day Care Software Application. Children files were reviewed, which included records of Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Information, Medical Assessment, and Immunization. Staff files were reviewed, which included but not limited to records of Criminal Record and Child Abuse Index Clearance, Health Screening Report with TB Clearance, records of immunization, and Mandated Reporter Training. There was at least one person with current certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid. 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 . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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 AskedQuestions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. As a result of this inspection, Type B's cited and Advisory Notes / Technical Violation, during today's inspection. LPA discussed to the Director the following, 1. LA Testing Huntington Beach, CA: 800-755-1794, Water Analysis date 2/21/2023 and Water Sample Date 2/17/2023 Water Lead Testing Results were not showing on the Child Care Center Lead Sampling and Reporting Tool, which was released for internal use only by the California State Water Resources Control Board and the California Department of Social Services. LPA advised the Director to contact LA Testing Huntington Beach and discussed the requirement on Lead Testing and Prevention Information https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information 2. Technical Violations and Advisory Notes. 3. Plan of Correction (POC). A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Elizangela Silvalira.