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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

DIVERSITY CHILDREN'S CENTERLicense 0134127403 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 05/06/2022 at 9:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Uribe conducted an Unannounced Annual Required Inspection . LPA met with Director, Bichngan "Bich" Do, also present at the time of the inspection were 2 staff & 23 children. The facility is within ratio & capacity compliance today. LPA provided facility representative the Entrance Checklist (LIC 125). The facility was toured to conduct a Health and Safety inspection. The facility currently operates 7:00am-6:00pm, Monday-Friday in 2 classrooms. The facility is located on the Newark Christian Center property. Classrooms: All classrooms were inspected for age-appropriate furnishings, equipment, & adequate storage for children\342\200\231s belongings. LPA observed the cleanliness of floors & surfaces, the presence of a fully functional carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher that is accessible throughout the facility. The center is equipped with a fully stocked first-aid kit and available in the classrooms. Food Service Areas: All center provided food items are properly labeled & stored separately from cleaning supplies. Food prep area is clean, adequately equipped, & free from hazardous materials. Snack menu is posted one week in advance, available for review, & dated. Bathrooms: Facility has separate staff and child designated bathrooms. Toilets and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. The children are able to reach the sinks and toilets. Supplies are available to children. Outdoor Play Area: There are no bodies of water, or free-standing water accessible to children. There are age appropriate toys and materials for the children. The playground outside is fenced and all equipment and surfaces are free from hazards. Facility does have a large sandbox which is covered at the end of each day with a fitted tarp. Page 1 of 3 ***Continued on LIC 809C*** Records: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance and have been associated to the facility. LPA reviewed 10 children\342\200\231s files and 3 staff files around 10:30am. Some children's forms were incomplete and three children did not have the needed information on the Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC 627) form. This results in a Type B Violation. LPA reviewed the facility roster & personnel record. Facility Roster is incomplete with some children's information not recorded on the form and some are missing the physician information. This results in a Type B Violation. At least one opening/closing staff member has a current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid Certification. Mandated Reporter certificates were reviewed and found to be expired for all staff. Director\342\200\231s CPR/First-Aid Certificate is current and expires on 04/09/2024. The center is not in compliance with sign in and out procedure as multiple children were either not signed in for the day, missing signatures/times, and some children were signed in and out for the day when they were not present at all. This results in a Type B Violation. Emergency Drills are recorded and performed every six months. Per facility representative, there are no firearms on the premises. All required documents are posted in a publicly accessible area. Health-Related Services: This facility does provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS), however the facility does not have children who require medication to be kept at the facility. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 Regulation Interpretations & Procedures for Child Care Centers sections 101173 & 101226. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process . Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Page 2 of 3 ***Continued on LIC 809C*** Effective August 1, 2003 California Law requires Child Care Licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child\342\200\231s parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury Form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours to the regional office by phone and the written report, LIC 624, within 7 business days. Deficiencies Cited During Today's Inspection: Please see attached deficiency pages & advisory notes Type B Violation: Incomplete Facility Roster (LIC 9040) & some children's files are incomplete Type B Violation: Incomplete Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC 627) forms Type B Violation: Sign In/Out procedure not in compliance Technical Violation: Mandated Reporter Certifications for all staff are expired Technical Violation: No record of Influenza vaccination or waiver for all staff Technical Violation: Incomplete Identification & Emergency (LIC 700) forms A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Bichngan Do. Page 3 of 3 ***Report Complete***

Citations

3 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 101221(a)Type B

    CHILD'S RECORDS

    Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility roster is incomplete and does not have each enrolled child's information which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • CHILD'S RECORDS

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as some children's Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC 627) forms were incomplete which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • SIGN IN AND SIGN OUT

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as many of the sign in and out sheets were not correctly filled out with missing signatures, times, and inccrrect recordings which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the May 6, 2022 inspection of DIVERSITY CHILDREN'S CENTER?

This was an inspection of DIVERSITY CHILDREN'S CENTER on May 6, 2022. 3 citations were issued: 3 Type B.

Were any citations issued to DIVERSITY CHILDREN'S CENTER on May 6, 2022?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (0 Type A, 3 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility roster is..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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