Routine inspection·April 12, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Bongardt met with Stephanie Arguelles, Executive Director, for an unannounced Required - 1 Year inspection. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the Facility with Stephanie 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), and Activity Schedule. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM-5:00PM and Friday 8:30AM-1:00PM. The facility is licensed to serve a maximum of 50 children. LPA reviewed six children's and five 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 transcripts/verification of experience/immunization records, and Health Screening Report (LIC 503). All files reviewed did have current Mandated Reporter Certificates on file. Facility has three staff with current CPR and First Aid certifications 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 off-site activities. Last fire/disaster drill was completed on 01/25/2024. LPA observed that the teacher/child ratio was complying during today's inspection. LPA observed 22 children and 5 staff during today's inspection. Stephanie understands the conditions, limitations, and capacity specifications of the facility license. Director understands that children shall be always visually supervised. If a child comes to the facility who exhibit symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted into care. Any children who become ill during the day, shall be isolated on the couch in the front room while they wait for a parent/guardian to come and pick them up. 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. LPA observed that the facility is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair for children, staff, and visitors. Stephanie states that the facility has janitorial service that comes four times a week to clean, and understands that the facility must be kept free of flies and other insects & rodents. LPA observed that all furniture and equipment is in good condition and safe for the children. Drinking water is made available to the children by reusable water bottles that are brought from home. They can be refilled by the teachers from the water from a jug that is outside and also inside the facility. LPA observed there is hot and cold running water, refrigerator, and microwave on the premises. The facility does not provide food for the children, all food is brought from home. The facility does have extra snacks if the children are still hungry after they finish a meal or become hungry during the day and do not have food. The Facility has trash cans with tight fitting lids for solid waste in the classrooms. Cleaning supplies are inaccessible to the children and stored in cabinets located in areas off limits to children. LPA observed a complete first aid kit available in the facility. The facility has a working fire alarm pull system and carbon monoxide detectors. There are two 3-A-40-BC fire extinguishers located 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 trees and an overhang off the main building. There is 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, 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. 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). This facility does not provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 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 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 Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Stephanie Arguelles, Director. No deficiencies were cited during today's visit. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.