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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mok conducted an unannounced increased inspection today. LPA met with the Site Directors, Angela Barrentos and Pam Decker. The purpose of the inspection was explained to them. There were 144 children with 16 staff present. The facility was within the staff and children's ratio during the inspection. The facility is a combination center. It has Preschool and Infant programs. The operation hours are Monday to Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The Preschool program is run in the classrooms (PINK, BLUE, LAVENDER, ORANGE, GREEN, PREK-1, PREK-2, AND PREK-3). LPA toured and inspected the facility for health and safety hazard, The facility was clean and in order. Temperature and lighting in the classrooms were adequate. All toxins and harmful objects were either locked or made inaccessible to the children.
The right amount of cubbies with children's name were available for the children to store their own belongings in each classroom. There were plenty of age-appropriate toys, books, learning material, sand/water table and children's furniture available to the children in each classroom. All solid waste storage containers had tight secure fitting lids. Drinking water is provided to the children by cups and/or drinking fountains both indoors and outside. All electrical outlets had a built-in blockage to prevent children from access in each classroom. All the lower cabinets and drawers were free of harmful objects. The facility provides breakfast and AM/PM snacks to the children only. Per the director, some of the children bring their own break to school if they want. Children bring their own lunch to school daily. The facility has a small fish tank with tide lid in one of the classrooms, and a big fish tank with tide lid in the lobby, There were 3 outdoor yards available for children. The yards were completely fenced. There were plenty of age-appropriate outdoor toys, climbing structure, slide structure, and swing structure available for children. All the structures with sand as the soft cushioning underneath to prevent injury. At least one staff had a current CPR/First Aid Training certificate available for review during the inspection. It will expire on 12/2021. Fire drill has been conducted more than 2 times per year. The latest drill was conducted in 10/2019. Per Site directors, there were some children on special medication. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services - IMS. LPA reviewed the storage of medication and equipment/supplies and reviewed children's, personnel, and administrative record. For IMS Information see Evaluator Manual - 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 the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm. All the required postings were posted. Children file and Sign in /out sheets were reviewed during the inspection. LPA obtained the current roster from the licensee during the inspection.
This report and notice of site visits were discussed with the licensee and must be made available to the public upon request. For quarterly updates on Licensing information, go to CCL website: www.ccld.ca.gov. For Provider Information Notice: ccld.ca.gov/PG5098.htm.
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