Routine inspection·February 28, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Mandeep Kaur and Marilou Monico conducted an unannounced Required -3 Year inspection. LPAs met with teacher Heather Hicks and explained the reason for the inspection. Later on, Teacher, Sunita Sahota joined the tour and Heather went back to the classroom. Present during today's inspection were 18 children and at least three (3) staff. The center was within ratio during today's inspection. There is a board to post required postings in the office with notification of parent's rights, and car seat law, but missing License. Teachers, Sunita and Heather were advised to move the required positing including license to the public view area next to the Room 6 and Room 7. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:30AM to 6:00 PM. LPAs toured the inside and outside of the center with Teacher, Sunita Sahota. Disinfectant and cleaning supplies were observed to be inaccessible. Room 6 and Room 7 were observed. There are adequate toys and equipment for children. Room 7 was observed to be clean and floor were free of trip hazard. Room 6 carpet needs to be cleaned: stained in several areas of the carpet. There is a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted on 02/26/2024. LPAs observed two toilets and two sinks available for the children in the bathroom labeled "Women". The play area is fenced. Areas around play structure have resilient material (wood chips). There were no bodies of water observed during today's inspection. Shade is provided by pergola and trees. There is a water fountain located in the play ground. The center does provide morning and afternoon snacks to the children. Snacks are prepared in the kitchen area that has hot and cold running water. Snacks includes crackers and fruits, prepared by the staff daily. Drinking water is provided through gallon water and cups. Continuation on next pages: Director, Renu Jaya joined later during the visit. 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. LPAs referred Director, Renu Jaya, to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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) 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/ . A copy of the facility roster was obtained during today's inspection. Six (6) children's files were reviewed during today's inspection. The records reviewed include but not limited to parent's right and immunization records. Four (4) staff files were reviewed. The records reviewed include but not limited to education credit and Mandated Reporter training. Two of the staff has a valid CPR/1st Aid, which expires on 07/21/2024 and 07/31/2024. All staff present have cleared criminal record and child abuse index. 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. Continuation on next pages: Director 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. The center will submit the following: - Proof that Lead Testing is scheduled and lead testing is done. - Permission letters for the Temporary Locations listed under Section IV of LIC 610 ( Emergency Disaster Plan for Child Care Centers). -Copy of the updated Children Roster. As a result of this inspection, Type B citations were issued. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Renu Jaya . A notice of site visit has been issued and must remain posted for 30 days.