All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. LPAs observed the classroom to be clean and safe. Furniture and equipment was inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. LPAs also observed the floors and carpeting to be safe and clean. Per Director, there are no children that require medication. There is a medication box in the classroom where it could be locked and stored appropriately if needed. The children use the restroom next to the kitchen. LPAs observed two separate restrooms available for use. The first restroom has three urinals, three separate toilet stalls and three sinks. Second restroom has three sinks and four toilets. Per Director, children are accompanied by a teacher when using the restroom. The toilet and hand washing facilities were observed to be in safe and sanitary operating conditions.

Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in the classroom via a water filter container and disposable cups. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Cleaning supplies are stored on high shelves in the classrooms. Per Director there are no poisons. The classroom including the food preparation area has an operable combination Carbon Monoxide/ Smoke detector. There is a first aid kit in the classroom. Per Director there are no firearms stored on the premises. There are no pools or bodies of water at the facility. There is a 2A10BC fire extinguisher in the classroom. The fire extinguisher was last serviced in October 2023. Napping is not provided in this program. The Directors office is used as an isolation area for ill children. Ill children are also provided a separate bathroom in which they may use. Menus are provided to parents and authorized representatives.

LPAs reviewed the Earthquake & fire drill log last conducted in 10/19/23.

The outdoor playground area was evaluated. The outdoor playground is fully enclosed. Outdoor equipment was observed by LPAs to be in need of repair. The playground slide was surrounded by caution tape and deemed temporary unusable. Ms. Aponte stated that the owners were in the processes of repairing the slide structure. All areas around or under high climbing equipment and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is shade in the play yard. The outdoor area is shared with the Licensed preschool program. The preschool program uses the yard at separate times from the school age program.

LPAs reviewed sign in and out procedures.

Facility provides transportation to and from school to children in care. There is currently one vehicle that is being used to transport children. 13 children enrolled are transported to and from the local schools on occasion. Per Director, the parents advise the teachers through the “Procare” application if their child does not need transportation from the school back to facility. LPAs observed the transportation vehicle to be in good condition. LPAs observed restraint systems to be in working condition. LPAs did not observe any children in the vehicle at the time of inspection.

Staff Records were reviewed and observed to be complete.

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.