Correction check·December 18, 2024

On December 18, 2024, an unannounced Case Management - Plan of Corrections (POC) inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA’s) Staicy Perry and Joanne Solorio Campos to ensure (7)Type B deficiencies issued on 11/12/2024 were cleared. LPA’s met with Assistant Director Debbie Chaires. Census was taken and LPA Perry observed 8 children in care with 3 staff. Today, LPA’s observed: - Missing forms to be completed and filed in each child’s file. LPA’s advised Director Pam about the importance of LIC 9224 form. Director was reminded that each licensed child day care facility shall post a copy of any licensing report pertaining to the facility that documents either a facility visit or a complaint investigation that results in a citation for a violation that, if not corrected, will create a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. LPA’s observed the forms to be in the children’s file. -Prior to the infant's first day at the center, the infant care center director or assistant director shall complete a needs and services plan for the infant. Needs assessments were observed to be in children’s files. -Toys were observed to be maintained in good condition. The carpets I the classroom were replaced by new ones and LPA’s observed them to be clean. The director Pam was reminded that the facility shall provide a variety of age-appropriate equipment, toys and materials in good condition and in sufficient quantity to allow children present to fully participate in planned activities. Furniture and equipment is maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. LPA’s observed a new vinyl diapering mat was purchased. -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. LPA’s did a walkthrough of the outdoor play area and observed the area to be cleaned, safe and sanitary. - The diaper-changing area, where residue is splashed from soiled diapers and items and surfaces are touched by staff during the diaper-changing process, shall be washed and disinfected after each diaper change. Diaper changing area was observed to be clean and free of residue. -All kitchen, food-preparation and storage areas shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish; and measures shall be taken to keep all such areas free of rodents and other vermin. LPA’s observed a thorough cleaning of the kitchen area to the best of their ability. Currently facility is pending a contract start date to replace/repair full kitchen. Director Pam submitted a POC extension due to the extent of the project and pending start date. POC will pend clearance until construction is completed. -All containers used for storage of solid wastes, including moveable bins, have a tightfitting cover that is kept on; to be in good repair; and is leakproof and rodent-proof. LPA’s observed trash bins with tight fitting lids that were purchased. LPA provided the facility with a "Letter of Deficiency Citations Cleared." Letter must be filed in facility for three years and upon request made accessible to the public for review. Per Chapter 3, Division 12, Title 22 Regulations no deficiencies are observed today. LIC9213 NOTICE OF SITE VISIT FORM IS REQUIRED TO BE POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. Exit interview was conducted with assistant director Debbie Chairez. Appeal rights provided and discussed.