Routine inspection·September 15, 2021

On September 15, 2021 at approximately 9:10am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Russ Haderer arrived to conduct an unannounced random annual site inspection for this school-age facility. LPA Brianna Plumboy arrived and together they viewed the check-in process and met with Site Director/owner Hee Sung Kim and toured all areas licensed for use by children in care for a health and safety inspection. There was the director, the assistant director, 7 teachers and 27 children present. All adults present are background cleared and associated to this facility. The facility is operated in a single-story building with a playground yard in the back of the property. There are waivers for the number of children to never exceed 21 at one time and also the preschool and toddler program children will never commingle. There are 4 classrooms, a small library an office and children’s restroom with 5 working toilets and 2 working sinks and an adult bathroom. There is a waiver for the children’s bathroom that requires children to be escorted to the bathroom and be supervised at all times. Preschool children and toddlers will not commingle. There are enough towels and soap supplies. All toilets, hand washing and cleaning areas are in safe and sanitary operating condition. There is a small kitchen in classroom number 1 with a sink and refrigerator. All play equipment is in safe condition and free from sharp, loose or pointed parts and the areas around or under high climbing equipment has appropriate cushioned material that absorbs a fall. Shade was available in the play areas and teachers are always present. The facility has two fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguishers, the last annual inspection done in February 1, 2021. There is a working carbon monoxide detector in each classroom (tested and working). Heating and ventilation is acceptable. Due to the pandemic, the school only provides hot rice for children, they bring their own lunches from home. Children also bring their own water bottles from home. There is a menu showing snack times. The facility is clean and well organized with ample age appropriate furnishings and equipment. Surfaces including floors and counter tops are clean and toxic free. There were no hazardous items/toxins observed to be accessible to children in care today. There are no bodies of water accessible to children in care. Disaster drills are conducted every other month, the last drill was done in July 2021. The sign in/out sheets were reviewed. Classrooms and bathrooms have touchless trash cans with tight fitting cover for the disposal of solid waste. The facility has children that require incidental medication (EpiPen’s, inhalers). At approximately 10:30am LPAs reviewed children's record reviewed: LPA requested and reviewed facility roster. All files selected were complete and up to date. All found to be in compliance with Title 22 regulations. At approximately 1:00 pm LPA performed staff file review. All staff subjected to criminal review have been cleared and associated to the facility. All files were complete, up to date and found to be in compliance with Title 22 regulations. 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 Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Site 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [facility representative] of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Licensee only has one child 23 months old (classified as an infant). 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/inspection-process . Deficiencies were cited today, please refer to 809-D for details. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Director Hee Sung Kim.