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Inspection visit

Complaint

SAFARI KID UNION CITYLicense 0134230383 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 3/7/23 at 9:15am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) B. Plumboy met with Director Deepa Tarunkumar for the purpose of an UNANNOUNCED COMPLAINT INSPECTION. Present for this inspection was 46 preschool age children and 9 staff. The allegations that the children are left in soiled diapers for an extended period of time, passageways are not kept free of obstructions, and staff do not provide proper supervision to children in care has been SUBSTANTIATED. Based on LPAs observations, interviews, and record reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, Sections 101238(c), 101229(a), and 101223(a)(2) are being cited on the attached LIC. 9099D. LIC 9224 was issued and discussed. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were given and discussed. An exit interview was conducted.

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.

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:Based on interviews, part time children's diapers are not changed until almost the time they go home unless they defecate which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

  • 101229(a)Type A

    RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION

    The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:Based on observations and interview, although staff understand supervision, it was observed they are not providing 100% visual supervison at all times to children in care which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

  • 101238(c)Type B

    All outdoor and indoor passageways, stairways, inclines, ramps, open porches and other areas of potential hazard shall be kept free of obstruction. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:Based on observations, during nap time exit doors are blocked and their are chairs in front of an exit. These areas need to be free of obstruction and it poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

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What happened during the March 7, 2023 inspection of SAFARI KID UNION CITY?

This was a complaint inspection of SAFARI KID UNION CITY on March 7, 2023. 3 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to SAFARI KID UNION CITY on March 7, 2023?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (1 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This req..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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