Routine inspection·September 10, 2024

On 9/10/2024, at 9:40 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Liridon Fici-Doni arrived unannounced to conduct a Required 1-Year Inspection and was greeted by MELISSA MANCERA, Licensee/Director. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the Facility with Licensee during today's inspection. LPA observed the required posted materials, including the Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610), Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148), Parents' Rights Poster (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Child Car Seat Law (PUB 269), snack menus, and Activity Schedule. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:00AM to 6:00PM. LPA reviewed five (5) children's and five (5) staff files during today's inspection. Each child's file reviewed contains all required forms/documents, including Admission Agreement, Emergency Medical Consent (LIC 627), and Information and Emergency Information form (LIC 700). All staff files reviewed contain the required forms/documents, including current CPR and First Aid certifications on file. All staff members had current Mandated Reporter Training on File. Director understands that there shall be at least one person, with valid CPR and First Aid certifications, on site at all times or present during any off-site activities. Last fire/disaster drill was completed on 8/6/2024. LPA observed that the teacher/child ratio was in compliance during today's inspection. LPA observed five (5) Staff and 26 Children during today's inspection. Director understands the conditions, limitations, and capacity specifications of the Facility license. She understands that children shall be always visually supervised. Any child(ren) who exhibit symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted into care. Any child(ren) who become ill during the day, shall be isolated in areas of the center that do not have children there. LPA observed that the Facility is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair for children, staff, and visitors. Director states that the Facility has no Janitorial Cleaning Service that comes in Monday through Friday... Continue on Page 2... Director understands that the Facility must be kept free of flies and other insects & rodents. LPA observed that furniture and equipment is in good condition and safe for the children. Children have their own water bottles labeled with their name on it, when playing outdoors there are water cooler stations for the children along with they have their water bottles. LPA observed there is cold running water, refrigerator and microwave on the premises. AM/PM snacks are provided by the facility. The Facility has trash cans with tight fitting lids for solid waste in the classroom. Cleaning supplies are inaccessible to the children and stored in high cabinets that are inaccessible to children. LPA observed a complete first aid kit available in the facility. The playground area utilized by children is surrounded by appropriate fencing and the outdoor surfaces are safe for the children. LPA observed that the outdoor equipment is age appropriate and in good condition. Shade rest areas are provided by a couple canapes and an awning between buildings. There are sufficient resilient materials on the outdoor playground area. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. Director states that the Facility does not provide transportation for preschool children. 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. This facility does provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS) at this time. 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 . Director is currently not accepting any children with IMS assistance. Continue on page 3... 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 childcare 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). Director understands that children's personal rights should not be violated, including no unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature. 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 LPA provided Director with website resources on managing food allergies at school and handling medical emergencies related to food allergies. CDC Managing Food Allergies at School https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/foodallergies/index.htm American Academy of Pediatrics Healthy Children Medical Emergencies https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/injuries-emergencies/Pages/When-to-Call-Emergency-Medical-Services-EMS.aspx A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted with Licensee, and a copy of this report review and provided.