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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

CARMELITOS HEAD STARTLicense 191605714
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rita Ramos conducted an unannounced required 1 year inspection to the above facility on 12/07/2021. LPA arrived at the facility at 12:05 PM, identified self and met with Marta Villafana, Teacher, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. LPA provided Teacher with a copy of the LIC 125 Entrance Checklist to help facilitate the inspection. This is a preschool program which consists of 2 classrooms; Room 1 and 2. Facility operation hours are Monday through Friday from 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM. All areas identified on this report were inspected. Upon arrival, the following staff were present during this inspection: Room 1: Staff #1 with 2 napping preschoolers; Room 2: Staff #2, #3, and #4 with 11 napping preschoolers. The facility was observed to be within the license capacity and limitations. The following was observed during the tour of the facility: Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. Linens are washed weekly by a laundry service. Napping equipment (cots) were observed to be utilized by the napping children. Per Teacher, the isolation area is located in Room 2. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in all restrooms. General sanitation was observed. Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in classrooms. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Teacher states that there are no poisons stored at the facility. Carbon monoxide detectors were observed and tested to ensure that they are operable. All meals and snacks are delivered to the facility. The food storage areas were observed to clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. ----Page 1 of 3 Outdoor playground equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Availability of outdoor drinking water was observed. LPA advised that no children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. All floors were observed to be clean and safe. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic-free There are no firearms stored on the premises. There are no pools or bodies of water at the facility. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857. LPA also reviewed staff records. The review of Staff records was documented on the LIC 859. Staff present did have proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. All staff have been given on the-job training sanitation principles, housekeeping, including universal health precautions. LPA did not review confidential or medical information due to the forms being stored at the administrative office and the human resource office. Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Sign-In and Sign-Out sheets were reviewed. Children present were signed in. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on 10/22/21. Menus were observed to be posted. Preschoolers are provided with a breakfast, lunch, and snack. First Aid supplies were observed in the classroom in a cabinet. According to the Teacher, medication is only administered to a child when accompanied with a doctor's note and is stored in the classroom in a locked box. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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 --Page 2 of 3 LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . 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.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/ tion-process . There were no deficiencies cited during today\342\200\231s inspection A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Teacher, Marta Villafana. -----Page 3 of 3 .

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

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What happened during the December 7, 2021 inspection of CARMELITOS HEAD START?

This was a inspection inspection of CARMELITOS HEAD START on December 7, 2021. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to CARMELITOS HEAD START on December 7, 2021?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

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

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