Routine inspection·August 22, 2024

A required annual/randome inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Cindy Castro. LPA met with facility representative, Ludeza Parinas, Center Director (CD). 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. The facility\342\200\231s operating hours are 6:00AM- 6:00PM, Monday \342\200\223 Friday, year-round. The facility was toured inside and outside, and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee was verified. Sign in/out records were reviewed. Items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds and medications) were observed to be inaccessible to children and located out of reach of children. CD stated there are no poisons in the facility, and none were observed during this inspection. The toys, floors, and other equipment and surfaces appeared clean, toxic free, safe for children and in good condition. Facility has age-appropriate furniture and equipment. The bathrooms and hand washing areas appeared to be in safe and sanitary operating condition. There was sufficient napping equipment available that met the requirements. Continued on LIC 809-C. The center\342\200\231s isolation area for any child who becomes ill while in care is in Center Director office. There is drinking water available to children both indoors and outdoors. There are drinking fountains inside each classroom and on the playground. Food prep areas are clean. AM/PM snack is provided by the center, children bring their own lunch or lunch is purchased by an outside source. Food is properly stored and refrigerated as needed. There was no contaminated food observed. A current menu was posted on parent board in each classroom. The Daily Activities schedule, the Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610), and Parents\342\200\231 Rights (PUB 393) were posted. Garbage cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids. Each classroom had a working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, and a fully charged fire extinguisher rated at least 2A10BC. The playground was free of hazards. LPA observed the playground equipment and surface areas were in safe condition. The playground has a blacktop material to absorb the children's falls. There are no bodies of water observed on the site. CD stated no weapons are stored on site, and none were observed. During today's inspection, staffing ratios were being met, a total of 52 children were being supervised by 6 teachers and one teacher assistant. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. At least one staff member present during the visit possessed current CPR and First Aid certification, which expires 06/2026. Twelve children\342\200\231s records were reviewed. Eight staff files were reviewed. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. 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). CCC completed testing and is compliant. Continued on LIC809-C This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . 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. The following violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed: see LIC 809D. Appeal Rights were provided. 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 . A notice of site visit was given to facility representative and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Ludeza Parinas.