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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERLicense 1974035942 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 06/30/22 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Silva Garibyan, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the infant license. LPA met with Assistant Director, Thania Garcia, and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday – Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.. Center also has a preschool license #197403593. The infant program has a total of 3. All classrooms have a changing table with a sink nearby. There are 8 cribs in Infant A classroom, 8 cribs in Infant B classroom, and 16 cots in Toddler Room. Infants who are in bottles only bring their own food until they transition in the toddler classroom. The facility provides food for the toddlers. The outdoor playground was inspected and was observed to be free of hazards, loose and sharp parts. LPA observed a large canopy that provides shade. Assistant Director stated that the teachers take children's sippy cups outdoors for water (they don’t use the water fountain outside due to COVID-19) . The playground was observed to be properly gated all around. The playground is separate from the other age groups. Equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Playground equipment is in 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 toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. All foods/beverages capable of rapid spoiling are stored in covered containers at 45 degrees F or less. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. Outdoor activity space surfaces are free of hazards. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. There is a working carbon monoxide detector. Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed childcare facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. No individuals excluded by the Department are allowed to be present. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at off site activities. The Assistant Director has been acting director for six months in the director's absence and her name has not been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. There is a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than four infants in care. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child, medical assessment, individual feeding plan, and Infant Needs and Services Plan. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Staff records contain documentation of meeting qualification requirements. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. Infant changing tables have a padded surface and are covered with washable vinyl or plastic and have raised sides at least three inches high. Toys observed are safe with no sharp points, edges or splinters and are without small parts that can be pulled off and swallowed. Each crib, mat or cot is occupied by only one infant at time and cribs are kept free from all loose articles including blankets and pillows and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Staff physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Documentation for infants up to 12 months includes sleeping position if it is other than on their back. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. Staff-infant ratio requirements are being met while infants are sleeping. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see next page, 809 D) Licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.

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.

  • 101212(b)Type B

    REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

    Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above a file review and a statement from current site director disclosed; the assistant director has been acting director for six months, which poses potential safety risk to persons in care.

  • ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    Based on record review and interview with Director, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 4 staff files reviewed show staff are in need of mandated reporter training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the June 30, 2022 inspection of KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER?

This was a inspection inspection of KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER on June 30, 2022. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER on June 30, 2022?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above a file review and a state..."

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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