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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, and explained the purpose of the inspection to them. There were 62 chiildren with 12 staff present. All staff had fingerprint clearance. The facility's operation hours are Monday to Friday from 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM. The preschool program is ran in classrooms Pre-K, TK#1 & #2, 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 was a staff bathroom available for staff in the facility. The children’s bathrooms with totals of 14 toilets and 8 sinks were available in the facility The Discovery Preschool #1 & 2 shared a bathroom with 3 toilets and 2 sinks between rooms. TK East & West shared a bathroom with 4 toilets and 2 sinks and Pre-K and Preschool #2 shared a bathroom with 4 toilets and 2 sinks. Preschool #1 had its bathroom with 3 toilets and 2 sinks. 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 couple of 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 beddings home to wash every Friday and then bring the beddings 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 on-site 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 3/2025. 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. All staff had completed the Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training (AB1207). The certificates were reviewed during the inspection. All required postings were posted. The facility conducted the disaster drill at least 2 times a year and logged.
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. |