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25 | On 10/17/24, LPAs (Licensing Program Analysts) Saraliz Velando and Stefanie Mutialu conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPAs disclosed the purpose of the inspection and were granted entry by Cristy Novoa and Pooja Sharma. LPAs toured the facility and observed 44 preschoolers and 9 staff.
A review of staff records today indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. The licensee has not exceeded the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary, and good operating condition. All storage containers or trash cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. There is at least one staff present with current CPR and First Aid certification. Any medications are kept with the Director and there is a First Aid kit and emergency bag inaccessible to children in every classroom. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. The carbon monoxide detector is operational and located in the Tigers classroom. The facility uses a sign in/out are for parents with full signatures. Infant sleep logs are kept current and maintained for 3 years.
Children are provided snacks and lunch is brought from home. Facility has emergency snacks on hand, stored appropriately and meeting nutritional requirements. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in safe condition and free of hazards. The areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment was cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. Children were observed to be under the supervision of qualified staff. Facility was observed to be within ratio. An isolation area has been designated for children who become ill during the day which is located in the director’s office.
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. |