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WEST HILL COLLEGE LEMOORE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CTRLicense 1638019031 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On April 2, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Paul Garcia conducted an unannounced case management inspection. LPA met with Site Supervisor Virginia Becerra. LPA Garcia toured the facility inside and out and took a census. Currently there are three (3) outdoor play yards for this license. While LPA Garcia was inspecting the large play yard number two (2), LPA observed a play structure that was unserviceable due to six (6) large cracks located in the center of the slide. The largest crack observed, located in the center of the slide, measured approximately twenty (20) inches in length covered by packing tape. The other five cracks observed were approximately seven (7) inches in length located near the bottom of the slide. LPA Garcia also observed damage to the stairs leading up to the platform of the cracked slide. LPA observed exposed bare rusted metal due to the protective outer layer coating to be severely separating from the staircase. LPA also observed uneven terrain located in play yard two (2) creating tripping hazards to the children in care. LPA also observed two open storage sheds located on play yard two (2) and play yard three (3) that were open and were not locked or appear ho have been locked. In portable classroom C, LPA observed two (2) children’s toilets to have no toilet bolt cap covers . LPA observed sharp exposed rusted bolts on both toilets. LPA Garcia also observed rusty toilet valves in the same children’s bathroom. LPA also observed tall grass and weeds located in parts of all three (3) play yards where children in care have access to. Based on the information obtained by observation Virginia Becerra was advised that a citation shall be warranted. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see next page, 809 D) Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Virginia Becerra. Report was discussed and issued. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were discussed and issued.

Citations

1 citation 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(a)Type B

    BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

    101238 Buildings and Grounds(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This was not met by: Based on observation the licensee did not ensure that the outdoor play structure was safe and in good repair, the outdoor surface area was level and maintained, the restrooms were sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors which poses a potential Health and/or Safety and/or, Personal Rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 2, 2024 inspection of WEST HILL COLLEGE LEMOORE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CTR?

This was a other inspection of WEST HILL COLLEGE LEMOORE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CTR on April 2, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to WEST HILL COLLEGE LEMOORE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CTR on April 2, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "101238 Buildings and Grounds(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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