Seventy-seven preschool-aged children and nine staff members were present during the visit. The nine staff members received criminal record clearance from the department. The facility is within its capacity limits and ratios for today’s visit. Parents of newly enrolled children were present and did not require a criminal record clearance from the department.

LPA observed that all required documents, such as the facility license, waivers, notification of parents’ rights, personal rights, car seat laws, emergency disaster plan, and daily activities schedule, were displayed and visible to the public.

The most recent emergency disaster drill was conducted on 10/17/2024, and the LPA observed that it was properly documented. LPA reviewed the emergency disaster drill log and found it was conducted monthly.

The facility was observed to have first aid kit supplies in each classroom, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and a fully charged fire extinguisher in each classroom. Prescribed medications were observed in one of the classrooms, stored in a medication box inside an upper cabinet, and labeled according to the child's name.

LPA inspected the indoor and outdoor areas to identify health and safety hazards. The facility was clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, and other items that could pose a danger were stored in areas inaccessible to the children. All accessible cabinets and drawers in the classrooms were found to be free of hazardous materials or poisons.

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LPA observed that the four classrooms had age-appropriate toys, furniture, educational materials, and designated storage space for each child. Electrical outlets were observed to have child safety covers or child tamper-proof locks. One classroom has a diaper-changing table within arm’s reach of a sink. The bathrooms were found clean and fully operational. The toilets and handwashing facilities were well-kept, safe, and clean.

The outdoor playground has a fence at least four feet high. The outdoor play equipment is in good condition and has no sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment were observed to be cushioned with woodchips. No bodies of water, such as pools or spas, were on site.

The preschool program does not currently provide lunch for the children. The children's parents or guardians provide lunches for their children. LPA observed that each child had lunch boxes in their designated storage space. According to S1, some of the enrolled children have allergies. Snacks are provided by the facility.

Cots are available for children to use when sleeping or napping. LPA observed that the cots and sheets were stored in the auxiliary room. According to S1, the facility washes the sheets weekly, and the children's families provide them with blankets.

LPA observed that the facility records each child's attendance on an electronic app, and all parent signatures were accounted for each child. LPA reviewed ten children’s files and confirmed that all ten children have complete files, which included their emergency contact information. One required form, LIC 627, was missing from each of the children’s files. LPA reminded S1 that the LIC 627 form must be completed by their parents and placed in each of the children’s files.

LPA reviewed the files for five staff members and confirmed that one was current with their Pediatric First Aid/CPR certifications. The facility only requires one person on site to be current with their Pediatric First Aid/CPR training. LPA also found that all five had completed the necessary twelve units in Early Childhood Education (ECE), which meets the qualifications required to be classified as a teacher.

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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.

CCC did not complete testing prior to their deadline.

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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with 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.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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-carecenters/.

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.

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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

Please refer to LIC 809D for today’s citation.

Appeal rights were given to Mae Rodriguez.

A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director of Operations, Mae Rodriguez.