This is a preschool program with a toddler component. The Preschool is in room #72 and toddlers in room #71. This is a combination center with an infant license #493009803 in classroom #70. The facility’s operating hours are 7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday – Friday, with staff development on Fridays. The program runs approximately early August to mid June in the preschool room and year round (with the exception of two weeks in July), in the toddler room. This facility is located on the South East corner of Cesar Chavez Charter School, located off of Gardner Ave at the back of the school campus. The facility was toured inside and outside, and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. Preschoolers and toddlers are physically separated in different classrooms and outdoor play yards. Sign in/out records were reviewed and in compliance. Items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds and medications) were observed to be inaccessible to children. D1 stated there are no poisons in the facility, and none were observed during this inspection. LPA observed the toys, floors, desks and other equipment and surfaces are clean, toxic free, safe, and in good condition. There is uncontaminated drinking water available to children indoors and outdoors by use of individual water bottles. The children's bathroom is in safe and sanitary condition. The center’s isolation area for any child who becomes ill while in care is located in the staff office area or the couch area depending on staffing. LPA observed food prep areas are clean. Food is properly stored and refrigerated as needed. There was no contaminated food observed. Garbage cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids.

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Menus are posted in the entry of each classroom. There is a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher in the facility. LPA observed the playground equipment and surface areas were in safe condition.

There is a combination of wood chips or artificial grass underneath climbing structures to absorb falls. There were no bodies of water observed on the site. D1 stated no weapons are stored on site, and none were observed.

During today's inspection, staffing ratios were being met, a total of 8 toddlers were being supervised by three staff and 17 preschool age children supervised by 3-4 staff. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. At least one staff member present during the visit (D1) possessed current CPR and First Aid certifications, expiring 03/2025.

Five children’s records were reviewed and contained complete and current information as required. Five staff files were reviewed and contained all records as required.

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. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP).

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

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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/ .

Facility representative 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.

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A notice of site visit was given to facility representative and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Rosa Ruiz .

There were no Title 22 deficiencies cited during today's inspection.