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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mok conducted an unannounced annual inspection today. LPA met with the Site Directors, Emily Hemberger, and Karen Tran. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection to them. There were 58 children with 9 staff present. All staff had fingerprint clearance. The Operation hours were Monday to Friday from 07:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The preschool program has run in classrooms Pre-K, TK West, TK East, Preschool #1 & #2, and Discovery Preschool #1 & #2. LPA inspected the facility for health and safety hazards. The facility was clean and in order. Temperature and lighting were adequate in each classroom. All toxins and harmful objects were locked or made inaccessible to children in each classroom. Classrooms had plenty of age-appropriate toys, books, learning material and equipment, and children's types of furniture that were in good condition and repaired. There were 2 separate bathrooms available for staff in the facility. The children’s bathrooms with toilets and separate sinks were available in each room. The Discovery Preschool #1 & 2 shared a bathroom with 3 toilets and a big sink with 3 faucets between rooms. TK East & West shared a bathroom with 4 toilets and a big sink with 2 faucets, and Pre-K and Preschool #2 shared a bathroom with 4 toilets and a big sink with 2 faucets. Preschool #1 had its bathroom with 3 toilets and a big sink with 3 faucets. The bathrooms were maintained clean, in good repair, and with adequate supplies. The facility had waste baskets with tight-fitting covers for the solid waste and were in good repair. Cleaning products and Toxins were maintained inaccessible to children. Medications were stored properly in the main office and made inaccessible to children in care. There were 5 children on special medication. LPA reviewed the required form for the medication during the inspection. Sick children will be separated from the group and kept in the front office area while waiting for their parents to pick them up. Drinking water was served in the water pitcher available in each classroom. Each child had his water bottle with his name. The facility also had paper or plastic cups available for the children who have no water bottle. All the lower cabinets were either locked or free of harmful objects in each classroom. Cots were used for napping in each classroom. Parents take the blankets home to wash every Friday and then bring the blankets back the following school day. The facility has provided Lunch and AM/PM snacks to the children. All the food was cooked on-site daily. The onsite kitchen was inspected during the inspection. It was clean and free of harmful objects. The lunch menu was posted in the lobby. The facility also emails the monthly Lunch menu to the parents. Outdoor play yards were completely fenced. The Outdoor yards were clean and free of hazards. There were 3 outdoor play yards (Primary Yard, House Yard, and Structure Yard) available for the children. There were plenty of age-appropriate toys, play house, and play structures with soft cushioning underneath to absorb falls. First Aid Kit and Emergency supplies were available in each classroom and made inaccessible to children. At least one staff had a current CPR/First Aid training certificate available for review during the inspection. The certificate will expire in 10/2023. The facility has conducted the emergency drills monthly and logged. Some of the Children's files were reviewed during the inspection. LPA also obtained a copy of the current children's roster during the inspection. Some staff had completed the Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training (AB1207). The certificates were reviewed during the inspection. The facility had hand sanitizer, Thermometer, and disinfectant available in the daycare area to prevent COVID19. All required postings were posted.
This report and notice of the site visit were discussed with the licensee and must be made available to the public upon request. For a quarterly update on Licensing information, go to the CCL website: www.ccld.ca.gov. For Provider Information Notice: ccld.ca.gov/PG5098.htm. |