Routine inspection·October 6, 2023

On October 6, 2023 at 9:10am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Julia Placencia arrived unannounced for a Required-1 Year inspection. LPA met with director Susan Xiao. There were 46 preschool age children and an additional 12 staff members present during the inspection. This program is part of a combination center which also includes a school age component. Classrooms currently being used and inspected today are Rooms 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 6:00pm. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children were inaccessible during the visit. The toilets and sinks were safe, sanitary and in operable condition. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, and floors are free of tripping hazards. The kitchen/food preparation and storage areas appear to be clean and free of evidence of rodents, and food is protected against contamination. All storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers that are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors by way of water bottles. Children bring their lunches from home, however, the center provides AM and PM snacks. Snack menus are posted and visible for parents to view. Medications are stored in each classroom and are inaccessible to children. There are no pools or similar bodies of water at this facility. Outdoor activity space and playground equipment observed to be safe and free of hazards. Climbing equipment is properly anchored to the ground with adequate and appropriate cushioning material to absorb falls. There is a shaded area provided for the children. A Fire/Disaster Drill was conducted today in LPA's presence, and a review of the disaster drill log shows drills are conducted at least every six months. Required licensing documents were posted. LPA observed fire extinguishers were serviced on 3/30/23, carbon monoxide detector was tested and observed to be functioning. Fire code inspection was completed on 2/9/23 with no violations. The facility is operating within its licensed capacity. The facility is within ratio today with one teacher supervising no more than 12 children. LPA did not observe any child left without visual supervision or unattended during the inspection. LPA verified both opening and closing staff have current CPR/First aid training. The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedure. At 11:25am, a sample of children and staff records were reviewed. Teachers present today meet the qualification requirements. Staff have current mandated reporter training. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process . 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. LPA referred director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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-carecenters/ . 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. There were no deficiencies cited during today's inspection. Please see LIC 9102 for Advisory Notes. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with director Susan Xiao.