All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and are associated with the facility. The LPA conducted a census of the children, which matched the 57 signatures signed in on the sign-in sheet.

At approximately 9:40 a.m., the LPA reviewed six children’s files. All files contained the required Personal Rights, Parent’s Rights, Medical Consent forms, and Identification and Emergency Information. At approximately 10:20 a.m., the LPA reviewed four staff files. All files contained the required Health Screening and Employee Rights forms. At least one opening or closing staff member possesses a current CPR and First Aid certificate.

At approximately 11:00 a.m., all four classrooms were inspected, and teacher-to-child ratios were observed to be in compliance. The classrooms were set up to allow children to explore various learning areas. Adequate play and learning materials were available. Floors were clean, furniture was appropriately sized for preschoolers and play equipment was age-appropriate and in good repair. Each child had proper individual storage space. The center’s isolation area is located in the Director’s office, away from other children in care. All required documents were posted in a publicly accessible area.

The center is equipped with wired smoke detectors that are connected to notify the fire department when activated. Per the Director, the smoke detectors are fully functional and serviced regularly. The LPA tested the carbon monoxide detectors in the classrooms and found them to be functioning properly. The center has a working telephone, first aid kits, an emergency backpack, and multiple fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers that meet standards established by the State Fire Marshal.

See 809-C.

• 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 Observation During Inspection

The LPA observed two staff members supervising children on the lower playground. Staff were positioned at opposite corners of the playground and maintained visual supervision of all children. Some children were sweeping dirt across the play area, while others were building, running, and engaging in active play. The children appeared to be enjoying themselves, and staff were observed engaging in appropriate conversations with some of the approximately 15 children present.

The LPA observed that staff bathrooms are separate from the children’s bathrooms. The children’s bathrooms are located inside the classrooms. The LPA verified that each toilet was functioning properly by flushing them to ensure they were operating in a safe condition. Adequate supplies of soap, toilet tissue, and paper towels were available for children in care.

The playground areas were fully fenced and free from defects or dangerous conditions during today’s inspection. The playground is equipped with canopies that provide shade, anchored play structures with slides, tricycles, water play equipment, chairs, benches, toy trucks, and building blocks. All play equipment was observed to be age-appropriate and in good repair.

See 809-C.

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.

The director 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.

The director 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.

There are no deficiencies cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Shobha Solomon.