Routine inspection·May 16, 2025

On May 16, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Marilou Monico, met with Site Director, Maria Socorro Jacalne, for an unannounced Annual Random Inspection. LPA provided Site Director the Entrance Checklist (LIC 125). The facility operates Monday thru Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. The preschool program serves children ages 2 years old to entry into first grade in Areas 3 thru 7. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the facility. The facility is within ratio & capacity compliance today. The classrooms have age-appropriate materials, toys, furnishing, equipment, & adequate storage for children\342\200\231s belongings. The children's napping equipment were observed to be stored in a healthful manner. Bedding is provided by the center and is washed daily. LPA observed required size fire extinguishers, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The isolation area for sick children is in the Director's Office. The center provides snacks and lunch to children. All center provided food items are properly labeled & stored separately from cleaning supplies. There is a kitchen at the facility for food preparation. The kitchen is equipped with refrigerator, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, and sink with hot and cold running water. Trash cans for the disposable of solid wastes and diapers are equipped with tight fitting lids. Drinking water is available for children in the classrooms via pitchers, disposable cups and individual water bottles. The facility has separate staff and children bathrooms and are clean, sanitary and operable. The outdoor play area is fully fenced. Shade is provided by canopies and trees. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There are age-appropriate outdoor toys and materials for the children. There are play structures in the yard that are sufficiently padded, however the rubber foam around one of the structures has holes which are considered tripping hazards. Drinking water is provided in individual water bottles. Per Site Director, there are no firearms or weapons on the premises. Continuation on next pages: All individuals subject to criminal record review have fingerprint clearances and associated to the facility. LPA reviewed the facility roster and obtained copies during the inspection. At least one staff member has a current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid Certification. LPA observed all required postings in a publicly accessible area. LPA reviewed the sign in/out procedures.. Fire/disaster drill was conducted on April 25, 2025. LPA reviewed ten (10) random children files during today's inspection for the following records: Admission Agreement, Personal Rights (613A), Identification and Emergency Information (LIC700), Notification of Parents Rights (LIC995A), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), Physician\342\200\231s Report with TB test (LIC 701), and Immunization Records. All children's files are complete. LPA reviewed six (6) staff files for the following records: Health Screening Report (LIC 503), Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse (LIC 9108), Employee rights (LIC 9052), staff qualifications, immunization records, and required training. Site Director was reminded of their responsibility to renew CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter certificates every two years. 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 . Site Director, Maria Socorro Jacalne, 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 page: 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. 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/ . Site Director, Maria Socorro Jacalne, 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. LPA reminded Site Director to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury Report form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours to the regional office by phone and the written report, LIC 624, within 7 calendar days. As a result of this inspection, Type B deficiency is cited on the following page. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Director, Maria Socorro Jacalne.