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Inspection visit

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GARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLicense 1915981062 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Susann Sanchez and Elka Chavez conducted a case management inspection. LPAs arrived at the facility at 10:00am to for a capacity increase. Based on observations during the capacity increase, LPAs decided to conduct a case management inspection to discuss and cite the following: Around 11:00am, isolation area was discussed where Education Specialist Jackie Ellingson stated that ill children use staff restroom. At 12:15pm, During transition from lunch to nap time, child #1 become ill and threw up. When child needed to use the restroom, staff did not direct child #1 to staff restroom. A type B was cited. During nap time which is from 12:15pm to 1:45pm, child #2 cot was placed in the "staff area," and child #2 was awake and was not being directly supervised at all times. Child was also directed to stay on the cot the duration of nap time without any activities. LPAs suggested giving children who don't nap a quiet activity to do. A type B was cited. The following deficiencies listed on the attached deficiency page are being cited in accordance to the California Code of Regulations. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children\342\200\231s health & safety. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the M. Garita, Head Teacher.

Citations

2 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.

  • 101230(B)(3)Type B

    No child shall be forced to stay awake or to stay in the napping area longer than the normal napping period. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPAs observations, child #2 was awake in their cot with no activites for the duration of nap time without direct supervision. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101239(i)Type B

    There shall be one toilet and one handwashing fixture, separate from and in addition to the number of toilets and handwashing fixtures required in (h) above, designated for use by children who are ill, for use by staff, and for emergency use. This toilet and handwashing fixture shall be conveniently located in relation to the isolation area. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPAs observations, child #1 was ill and was not directed to use the toilet designated for ill children. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the May 9, 2025 inspection of GARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?

This was a other inspection of GARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL on May 9, 2025. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to GARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL on May 9, 2025?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "No child shall be forced to stay awake or to stay in the napping area longer than the normal napping period. This requir..."

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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