Routine inspection (3-year)·April 29, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Jennie Tedlos and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Karyn Guerra met with Staff 1 for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. Director (D1) Shrima Bogollagama arrived after the inspection started. Facility hours of operation are 7:30AM-5:30PM. There were 16 children present during today's inspection supervised by 2 staff. LPA toured the facility inside and out. LPA reviewed the sign in /out book. LPA observed hazardous cleaning materials underneath the children's bathroom sink, accessible to children. LPA reviewed staffing ratios, first aid supplies, furniture, equipment, fire drills and drinking water. LPA observed all required forms to be posted. LPA observed functioning carbon monoxide and smoke alarms. There are adequate toys and equipment available for children. Outdoor play area was toured. LPA saw that there were several plastic toys and play structures that were broken and had sharp cracks. There is hard dirt and small portions of pea gravel under the wooden play structure which does not provide sufficient cushioning. Children bring their own lunch and snacks from home. Kitchenette was toured at the time of inspection. LPA observed 3 kitchen knives stored in 2 kitchenette drawers with a broken child lock. Upon arrival to the facility, LPA observed Staff 1 (S1) supervising 8 children in Classroom 1. LPA observed 3 additional children in a classroom near the Director's office. S1 did not have visual supervision of the 3 children. LPA reminded S1 that visual supervision must be maintained at all times. At 9:35AM, S1 was observed walking a child down the hallway to Classroom 2. S1 did not have visual supervision of the children in Classroom 1. Staff 2 (S2) was supervising children in Classroom 2. While conducting the outside inspection, at 9:56AM LPA observed S1 left Classroom 1 to place an item outside, leaving the children in Classroom 1 alone. Additional children arrived at the facility at 10:00AM, 10:15AM, and 10:20AM. Each time, S1 was observed bringing their backpack into the hallway and putting their water bottle outside. Director arrived at the facility around 10:30AM. REPORT CONTINUED ON SUBSEQUENT PAGE, 809 C LPA reviewed children\342\200\231s and staff files. LPA reviewed health screening reports with TB test and required MMR and TDAP vaccines for staff member. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid, however the program for which the class was taken was not EMSA certified. LPA observed AB1207 Mandated Reporter training certificates for all staff. D1 was reminded to renew the course every 2 years through www.mandatedreporterca.com website. D1 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) 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/ . 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). LPA requested that the facility provide the water testing results. D1 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. Report Continues on LIC809C... 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 . Five (5) deficiencies are being cited based on LPA observation, interviews conducted, and record review in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, see LIC809D. A Type A violation regarding Lack of Supervision, a Type A violation regarding Buildings and Grounds, a Type B violation regarding Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies, , a Type B violation regarding Outdoor Activity Space, a Type B violation regarding Personnel Requirements has been hereby assessed. An exit interview was conducted, and Plans of Correction were reviewed and developed with the Director. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and left with Licensee.