Routine inspection·June 30, 2022

On June, 2022 at 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Laura Villanueva and Deputy Director, Kevin Gaines conducted an unannounced Required-1 year inspection. LPA met with facility Director, Armida Luevano and informed her the purpose of the inspection. Prior to conducting the inspection, LPA conducted Covid-19 pre screening questions. Director provided LPA a tour of the facility inside and out. There were 29 children in care and 4 staff at the time of the inspection. LPA observed all required documents posted on the wall at the entrance of the facility. The facility has 3 preschool classrooms. They have 4 restrooms for children. The center provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks for the children. The center uses an outdoor synthetic grass and sand areas for children to play. LPA observed the center has shade through a canopy and tree. The children bring containers for water from home and they are filled with filtered water from the center. Facility uses an electronic thumb identifying system for daily sign-in/sign-out. LPA reviewed a sampling of children and staff files. Children files reviewed were found to be current. Staff files reviewed were found to be current. Facility staff meet the CPR/First aid and Mandated Reporter requirements. Facility is following current Covid-19 requirements. Deficiencies were cited during today's inspection. Continued on 809-C 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/process . 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director