At the time of inspection, the facility was staffed by the director and 3 staff members, with 18 preschool-aged children in care. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity and staff-to-child ratio requirements. LPA verified that background check clearances from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) had been granted to the director and 3 staff members.

The facility operates in one room, separated by dividers, which is clean, well-ventilated, and maintained at a comfortable temperature. Age-appropriate toys, materials, and furniture were available and in good condition. Storage hooks for the children’s belongings were observed being used. All poisons, cleaning solutions, and hazardous materials were stored in areas inaccessible to children. The bathrooms were clean and equipped with sufficient toileting supplies.

Two children’s Epi Pens were observed to be current, in the original packaging, and inaccessible to children.

The facility was equipped with a fire alarm system, two fire extinguishers, a fully stocked first-aid kit, a carbon monoxide detector, and multiple smoke detectors.

Lunch and snacks are provided by the parents. The children bring their own water bottles for refilling, and the water comes from the breakroom sink.

The children were observed napping on mats. Additional cots and mats are observed stored in the facility. and parents provide sleeping bags that are laundered weekly.

The outdoor play area was fully fenced and equipped with age-appropriate play equipment. The outdoor play equipment appeared in good condition. Flooring under the play structure was observed with resilient padding.

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• Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.

• Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

LPA reviewed five children's records and found that each child’s record had the required licensing forms.

LPA reviewed the records of four staff members, and two hold a valid Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification. The facility is only required to have one staff member on site to be certified in CPR and First Aid. Three of the four staff members' transcripts were reviewed and found to have the educational requirements to be a preschool teacher.

One staff member did not complete the correct Mandated Reporter Training, which will result in a technical violation.

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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16.

LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

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-care-centers/.

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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.

There were no deficiencies cited at this time.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Karine Leung.