Routine inspection·March 26, 2025

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Marilou Monico and Shine Yu met with Site Director, Rashida Naqvi, for an unannounced Annual Random inspection. The purpose of today's inspection was explained with Rashida. LPAs observed all the required postings. The center's operating hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The facility is licensed to serve children ages 2 years to entry into first grade in Rooms 1, 2 and 3. Executive Director, Archana Naphade, arrived during the inspection. LPAs toured the indoor and outdoor areas. LPAs observed a child using the bathroom alone. Few minutes later, another child went inside the bathroom and no one among followed the child. The teacher-child ratio was in compliance. Fire drill was conducted on March 18, 2025. The facility has current children's roster. 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. The center provides morning and afternoon snacks to children. LPAs observed trash cans with tight fitting covers for the disposable of solid wastes. The facility has the required size fire extinguisher and working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Archana stated that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. The playgrounds are surrounded with appropriate fencing. Shade is provided by trees. LPAs observed that the tanbarks under the two slides in the playground are diminishing and need to be replenished. Continuation on next pages: LPAs reviewed six (6) random children's files. Children records reviewed include Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Information, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment, Parent Right's Receipt, Physician's Report with tuberculosis test, Child's Preadmission Health History, Immunization Record, and Personal Rights. Child #2, #5 and #6 are missing the Physician's Report and TB test. Child #2 and #5 are missing the Parent's Rights Receipt (LIC 995). LPAs reviewed the sign in/out sheets. Two of the 15 children were not signed in for today. LPAs reviewed four (4) 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. Staff #1 and #4 have expired Mandated Reporter Training. Staff #3 is missing immunizations in measles, pertussis, and flu. LPAs reminded Archana 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN-22-02-CCP . When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice 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/ . Executive Director, Archana Naphade, 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. 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. Continuation on next pages: 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). LPAs observed that the facility is using bottled water for drinking and food preparation. There was an attestation in the file that was submitted by the facility to Licensing indicating that no water outlets at the facility are used for drinking or food preparation and therefore do not require lead testing. Executive Director, Archana Naphade, 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 . The following documents to be updated and sent to Licensing by 04/16/25: 1) Personnel Report (LIC 500) 2) Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610) As a result of this inspection, Type B deficiencies were cited on the following pages. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Executive Director, Archana Naphade. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.