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GARDEN COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL, THELicense 0734088801 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst Tasha Alexander met today with Center owner Melissa Cady and Center Director Hailey Daughrity to deliver the findings to the above complaint. Upon arrival there are 29 preschool age children present along with 4 staff. On this analyst's last visit an interview was conducted with the center director and documents were received. Today interviews were conducted with additional staff and a tour of the facility was conducted. Further investigation revealed during the COVID pandemic,the facility did not let parents into the building in order to keep the risk of COVID down. The facility has since lifted this policy and are now alowing parents into the building. Based on LPAs observations and interviews which were conducted and record reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 1, are being cited on the attached LIC. 9099D. An Exit interview was conducted A notice of site visit was posted

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.

  • 101238.2(e)Type B

    OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

    101238.2 Outdoor Activity Space(e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls. THIS REQUIREMENT WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY: A TOUR OF THE PLAY GROUND REVEALED THE CUSHIONING UNDER THE PLAY STRUCTURE IS CRACKED AND EXPOSING THE CEMENT/ROCK BENEATH WHICH MAY CAUSE A POTENTIAL TRIPPING HAZARD.

  • 101239(n)Type B

    FIXTURES, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

    101239 Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies(n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. THIS REQUIREMENT WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY A TOUR OF THE PLAY YARD WHICH REVEALED THE STORAGE CABINET FOR ART SUPPLIES IS MISSING A DOOR AND THE OTHER DOORS APPEAR TO BE LOOSE, EXPOSING THE PAINTS AND OTHER MATERIALS. THE PLAY KITCHENS ETC. ARE COVERED IN DIRT/DEBRI AND NEED TO BE CLEANED.

  • 101218.1(b)(1)Type B

    101218.1 Admission Procedures and Parental and Authorized Representative's Rights(b) At the time of acceptance of each child in care, the licensee shall inform each child's parent or authorized representative of his/her rights that include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) To enter and inspect the child care center in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.857.: REQUIREMENT WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY INTERVIEWS WHICH REVEALED DURING THE COVID PANDEMIC PARENTS WERE NOT ALLOWED INTO THE BUILDING FOR HEALTH REASONS.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 1, 2023 inspection of GARDEN COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL, THE?

This was a complaint inspection of GARDEN COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL, THE on September 1, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to GARDEN COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL, THE on September 1, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "101238.2 Outdoor Activity Space(e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swin..."

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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