Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Marilou Monico and Mandeep Kaur and met with Assistant Director, Annabelle Catolico, for an unannounced Required - 3 Year Inspection. The purpose of today's inspection was explained with Annabelle. Facility's License, Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Right Poster, Child Car Seat Law, Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Emergency Disaster Plan, Menus, Activity Schedule, and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist were observed to be posted. The preschool program has no active waivers: outdoor space and computer system to sign children in/out of the facility. The center's operating hours are Monday through Friday from 07:00 AM to 6:30 PM. The facility is licensed to serve children ages 2 years to entry into first grade in Areas 3-7.
LPAs toured the indoor and outdoor areas. LPAs observed that the teacher-child ratio was in compliance. Fire drill was conducted on February 29, 2024. The facility has current children's roster and a copy was provided to LPAs during the inspection. 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. The bathrooms for children and staff are clean, sanitary, and operable. LPAs observed 9 toilets and 10 sinks available for the children. Assistant Director stated that the center has a third party cleaning service that comes and clean the facility after daycare hours.
The center provides morning snacks, lunch, and afternoon snacks to the children. There is a kitchen at the facility for food preparation. The kitchen is equipped with refrigerators, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, storage space for food, and a sink with hot and cold running water. LPAs observed 2% milk and whole milk in the kitchen. Annabelle stated that the facility serve whole milk to children who are 2 years old and 2% milk to children who are 3 years old and up. Drinking water is available for the children indoor via pitchers and individual water bottles. LPAs observed trash cans with tight fitting covers for the disposable of solid waste. The facility has fire extinguishers and working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. LPAs observed that the room temperature in Area 4 was 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Annabelle adjusted the temperature to 70 degrees Fahrenheit during the inspection.
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The playground is surrounded with appropriate fencing and the outdoor surfaces are safe. Shade is provided by canopies. Drinking water is readily available for the children outdoor via pitchers and individual water bottles. LPAs observed climbing structures with resilient material (rubber foam) under and around the structures. There were no bodies of water observed. Annabelle stated that there are no we weapons or firearms on the premises.
LPAs reviewed 6 random children's files. Children records reviewed include Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Information, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment, Physician's Report, TB test, Immunizations, Parent Right's Receipt, Personal Rights, and Health History.
LPAs reviewed 7 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. Based on record review, 3 out of 7 of the staff have expired Mandated Reporter Training. LPAs reminded Assistant Director 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. LPAs 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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Assistant Director, Annabelle Catolico, 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.
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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 Assistant Director, Annabelle Catolico, to the Department website for lead:
Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information
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LPAs discussed and provided Annabelle a copy of the Healthy Beverages in Child Care.
Assistant Director, Annabelle Catolico, 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&R's) 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
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As a result of this inspection, Type B deficiencies were cited on the following pages:
The following item to be submitted to Licensing by 03/15/24:
1) Updated Personnel Report (LIC 500) for each component.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Assistant Director, Annabelle Catolico.
A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.
