All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that furniture and equipment are age-appropriate and in good repair, and the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. Storage for children's belongings were inspected and LPA observed children have their own cubbies to store their belongings. Children bring water bottles from home and are allowed to drink freely at any time. Water bottles are refilled as needed throughout the day with water purchased from the store.

LPA observed toys and materials for children in the classroom. Age-appropriate sink and toilet were inspected for availability and good repair in the restroom used by children. Per Director, the office is

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Food menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. The facility provides PM snack. All kitchen, food preparation, and food storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents, and other vermin. All food is protected from contamination, and LPA inspected that any contaminated food is discarded immediately. LPA inspected food to be in good quantity and quality.

Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Director states that there are no poisons, weapons, or firearms on the premises. A first aid kit was located in the classroom.

Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Per Director, preschool has their own land line.

LPA observed the facility to have operable carbon monoxide and smoke detectors that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 of Part 2 of Division 12. Fire extinguishers have a service tag date of 1/9/24.

The facility has an outdoor play area that is fully fenced. Outdoor playground equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. No high climbing equipment, slides, or similar equipment were observed on this day. There is adequate shade in the play yard. There are safe toys, play equipment and materials observed for children outside on playground. Per Director, children bring their water bottles outside each time the classroom goes outdoors and are refilled by staff as needed with water purchased from the store.

Staff Records and Children’s Records reviewed by LPA were observed to be complete.

Children’s files reviewed contain information including, but not limited to the following: Name, address and telephone number of the child's authorized representative and of relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary.

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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.

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). PIN 21-21.1-CCP. PIN 22-05-CCP

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

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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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative, Michelle Benitez.

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