Routine inspection·October 23, 2024

On 10/23/2024 at 10 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manel Estoesta conducted a Annual / Random visit. LPA met with the Director Danah Topacio and explained the nature of site visit. Present on this visit were 24 staff, 80 preschool children and 11 Toddlers. The facility operates from Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. LPA toured the facility to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection with the Director. The facility has a four Preschool Classrooms which are Dia, Luz, Luna and Estrella. The Preschool has a Toddler Program that is operating in Classroom Sol. Facility\342\200\231s License, Parents\342\200\231 Rights Poster, Personal Rights, Activity Schedules and Outdoor Space Waiver were observed to be posted. The facility is within Staff to Children ratio today. Children were engaged in various activities under the visual supervision of the teachers. The classrooms, staff restroom, storage room, outdoor activity space and office area were inspected. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children were stored inaccessible to children. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment such as mats, cots, tables, changing tables, and chairs were age appropriate and were in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. Food and beverages were kept protected against contamination and spoilage. Food storage area was clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. Children's lunches are brought from home and or facility's pre-selected meal option through a third-party food provider (School Caterer). Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. Drinking water are arranged to be readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities. The department has approved an alternate use of outdoor play space to achieve separation from preschool children and or toddlers. The outdoor activity spaces are fenced and play equipment were maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. There were no bodies of water observed. Areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. There were shaded rest areas for children. LPA observed Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors and fire extinguishers. The facility conducts Fire and Disaster Drills mostly monthly and last drills were conducted on 8/23/24 and 9/20/24, respectively. LPA observed an approved Fire Department Inspection for the year 2024. Facility does not provide transportation for children, but Director understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in park vehicles. Facility files were reviewed. Facility has a waiver and observes to be posted. Children sign in logs for the today was reviewed and LPA obtained copies. Facility is using \342\200\234Brightwheel\342\200\235 Software Application for the facility operations and the \342\200\234Brightwheel" Software Application allows to send messages to the Center Director, download pictures, and get a Daily Report. LPA reviewed the Napping Log and Diaper Changing Log in the Toddler Room (Sol). A sampling of Children's files was taken for review. The records reviewed include Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Information, Medical Assessment and Immunization, Injury/ Incident Report, Toddler Needs and Services Plan, Transition Notice and Start Date Notice. A sampling of Staff's files was taken for review. At least one Staff possessed a current certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid present at the facility during inspection. LPA reviewed Staff Immunization records of Measles and Pertussis immunization, Influenza vaccination and TB clearance. LPA reminded Facility Representative that only the Influenza vaccination can be decline with a written declination. LPA obtained copies of an updated LIC 500 and Facility's Children's Roster. Director stated that facility does handle medications and does currently have children in care who requires Incidental Medical Services - IMS Epinephrine and Inhaled Medication. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 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/childqanda.htm . Facility representative 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. During the exit interview, the Director, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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. The facility representative 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. 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 . There were no citations issued on this visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Danah Topacio.