Routine inspection·February 7, 2023

On 2/7/23 at 1:45 pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monica Mathur conducted an unannounced Required Annual inspection at Parkmead Keyspot (school age program) located in the premises of Parkmead Elementary School. LPA met with Director, Geoffrey Fontanilla and explained the purpose of today's inspection. LPA was granted the inspection authority to enter the facility. Facility's operating days and hours are Monday to Friday from 7am-6pm in 2 Portable Rooms. The physical plant was inspected. LPA toured the premises with the Director. Indoor space: Portable 1 (TK-K kids): 6 children, S4 and 2 other staff Portable 2 (grades 1-5): no children during initial phase of inspection. Children started coming in at 2:30p Outdoor Yard: 25 children, 3 staff (S1, S2, S3) LPA checked for staff criminal record clearances. It was determined that 4 staff did not have any clearances, were not associated to facility or any other licensed childcare facility. All staff have been working here for at least 1 year. Staff 1 (S1): Mark Reubelt Staff 2 (S2): Helena Froines Staff 3 (S3): Elmira Bassam Staff 4 (S4): Kristin Wingfield This poses an immediate risk to health and safety of children in care. Type A deficiency cited for 4 staff with civil penalties of $2,000 total. $100 per day for maximum 5 days ($500) per person = $2,000 total for 4 staff Director stated staff were given Live Scan forms and assumed it was completed. Director did not check their clearance and association prior to initial presence in the facility. He states he is unaware of Guardian system and does not have a facility account set up. LPA provided information for setting up account. Director 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. Since 3 uncleared and unqualified staff were present in the outdoor playground, it also put them OUT OF RATIO supervising 25 children. The classrooms, restrooms, food storage areas and spaces accessible to children were inspected. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children were stored in places inaccessible to them. Storage areas for poisons were locked and medications were kept in a safe place inaccessible to children. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment were age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Restrooms for children were observed to be in safe, sanitary, and functioning condition. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. Facility does not provide any snack/food and children bring their own food. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. LPA observed a working Fire extinguisher, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. All toilets, hand washing areas were observed to be in safe and sanitary operating condition. All materials and surfaces accessible to children appeared to be toxic free. Outdoor Space : Outdoor playground was inspected and observed to be fenced and safe. The play equipment was maintained in good condition and free of hazards. Areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. There were no bodies of water observed. Drinking water is readily available to children. File Review : Children sign in and out procedures and logs were reviewed. All children were signed in and in compliance with the school age sign in/out procedures. A sample of Children and Staff files was taken for review. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 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.g ov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process . In the areas that were evaluated, regulatory violations were observed . Citations were issued on pages 809D. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Geoffrey Fontanilla. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Director was informed facility will be put on increased inspections and a Non-Compliance Conference will be scheduled soon. TYPE A LPA Mathur informed Director Geoffrey Fontanilla that this report dated 2/7/23 with 2 Type A citations shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. LPA Mathur informed Director to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 2/7/23 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.