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WAGON WHEEL SCHOOL OF MALIBULicense 1974928927 citations on this visit
7 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Center Director stated that at no time has the facility operated out of ratio. Per Center Director, enrollment and ratios are kept below 1 teacher per 12 children. Center Director also stated that when support is needed, they will step in to cover staff. During staff interviews, disclosures were made regarding shortage of staff. 9 of 9 staff interviewed disclosed lunches and breaks are often taken in the classroom to ensure ratios are being met. LPA was unable to verify dates on when the facility operated out of ratio. During parent interviews, parents made no disclosures regarding concerns with ratios. Parents did disclose that they do not enter the facility during drop off and pick up. Children are picked up at a gate that does not have direct access to the classroom’s where care is provided. During LPA’s inspections, the facility was found to be within ratio. Based on the investigation conducted by the Department it has been determined that although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are unsubstantiated. The Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. A copy of this report, appeal rights, and Notice of Site Visit was provided. Exit interview was conducted with Carol Jeffers, Center Director. ---Page 2 of 2 Reporting party also stated that staff do not ensure heavy items are properly secured, do not document incidents involving day care children as required, do not follow sign in/out procedure requirements, and do not ensure hazardous items are inaccessible to day care children. During the investigation conducted by the LPA, interviews were conducted, records were reviewed, pictures were obtained, copies of rosters and other pertinent information and documents were also obtained. During LPA’s inspections, LPA observed the first aid kit to be incomplete and did not meet the requirements under health-related services. Center Director provided LPA with a copy of the children’s roster; however, the roster was missing child’s date of birth, date of enrollment, and physician’s name/phone number. LPA did not observe a carbon monoxide detector in the facility. LPA only observed smoke detectors. The Center Director was not able to confirm if a carbon monoxide detector was installed in the facility. The Center Director was also not able to confirm when the last disaster drill was conducted and did not have any disaster drills documented or logged for reference. The Center Director stated that child injuries are reported to parents via telephone or text. Per Center Director written reports of child injuries are not documented or kept in the child’s file. Center Director disclosed that parents forget to sign children in at drop off and sign out at pick up. Center Director and staff at times sign for parents. During parent interviews, parents confirmed that the Center Director and/or staff will sign in on their behalf when they forget to sign children in at drop off and pick up. LPA disclosed to parents that the facility must adhere to a sign in/sign out regulation outline in Title 22. LPA observed children playing with broken toy trucks in the sand and bicycles with handlebars that had rough metal protruding from the rubber bar grips. (photos taken) LPA observed heavy items stored on high shelves next to the space where children play in the classroom identified as Penguins. (photo taken) LPA also observed rusted metal shelves in the outdoors where children store their belongings. (photo taken) Based on the investigation conducted by the Department the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. The following deficiencies listed on the attached deficiencies page are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. A copy of this report, appeal rights, and Notice of Site Visit was provided. The Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview was conducted with Carol Jeffers, Center Director. ---Page 2 of 2

Citations

7 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.

  • 101174(d)Type B

    DISASTER AND MASS CASUALTY PLAN

    Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (d)Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (1) Completion of such drills shall not require travel away from the child care center grounds or contact with local disaster agencies. (2) The drills shall be documented. This documentation shall be kept in the child care center for at least one year. This requirement was not met as evidenced by disclosures made by Center Director who was not able to confirm when the last disaster drill was conducted and did not have any disaster drills documented or logged for reference which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

  • 101226(a)(2)Type B

    Health-Related Service (a) The licensee shall immediately notify the child's authorized representative if the child becomes ill or sustains an injury more serious than a minor cut or scratch...(2) In the case of less serious injuries including, but not limited to, minor cuts, scratches and bites from other children requiring assessment and/or administration of first aid by staff, the licensee shall document the injury in the child's record and notify the child's authorized representative of the nature of the injury when the child is picked up from the center. This requirement was not met as evidenced by disclosures made by the Center Director who stated written reports of child injuries are not documented or kept in the child’s file services which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

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  • 101226(d)Type B

    HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES

    Health-Related Services (d) The licensee shall maintain the following first-aid supplies in a location accessible to staff but inaccessible to children:(1) A current edition of a first-aid manual.(2) Sterile first-aid dressings. (3) Bandages or roller bandages.(4) Adhesive tape.(5) Scissors.(6)Tweezers.(7)Thermometer.(8) Antiseptic solution. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observed the first aid kit to be incomplete and did not meet the requirements under health-related services which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

  • 101229.1Type B

    Sign In and Sign Out (a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b)...(1)The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day...(d) The sign-in and sign-out sheets with the signatures required by this section and by Section 101226.1 shall be kept for one month and shall be available at the center for review by the Department. This requirement was not met as evidenced by disclosures made by Center Director and parents that the Center Director and/or staff will sign in on their behalf when they forget to sign which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

  • 101238(a)Type B

    BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

    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 requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observed children playing with broken toy trucks in the sand, bicycles with handlebars that had rough metal protruding from the rubber bar grips, heavy items stored on high shelves next to the space where children play in the classroom identified as Penguins and rusted metal shelves in the outdoors where children store their belongings which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

  • 1596.841Type B

    ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    Each child day care facility shall maintain a current roster of children who are provided care in the facility. The roster shall include the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the child's parent or guardian, and the name and telephone number of the child's physician. This roster shall be available to the licensing agency upon request. This requirement was not met as evidenced by records reviewed Licensee provided a roster that was missing child’s date of birth, date of enrollment, and physician’s name and phone number which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

  • 1596.954Type B

    ARTICLE 2. Licensure Requirements

    Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. This requirement was not met as evidenced by observations made by the LPA who only observed smoke detectors. The Center Director was not able to confirm if a carbon monoxide detector was installed in the facility which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

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What happened during the May 8, 2024 inspection of WAGON WHEEL SCHOOL OF MALIBU?

This was a complaint inspection of WAGON WHEEL SCHOOL OF MALIBU on May 8, 2024. 7 citations were issued: 7 Type B.

Were any citations issued to WAGON WHEEL SCHOOL OF MALIBU on May 8, 2024?

Yes, 7 citations were issued (0 Type A, 7 Type B). The first citation was for: "Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (d)Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (1) Completion of such ..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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