Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On June 11, 2024 at 2:30 pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Wallin and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) K. Chambers, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the school-age center license. During today’s inspection, LPA met with S2, Rhonda Bolton, who provided assistance. During inspection, LPA and LPM toured facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM. This facility consists of four classrooms (one infant class, two preschool classrooms and one school-age classroom) and outdoor play area. During inspection, LPA and LPM observed one school-age child and two preschool staff present. Per S2, three school-age children enrolled at this time. LPA and LPM observed one staff and three infants present in the infant room during time of inspection. During inspection, LPA and LPM observed one school-age child present in the preschool classroom. A type B citation issued. At 11:45 am, S5 arrived to facility.
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. Smoke detectors were observed and are operable. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. LPAs observed napping cots located in classroom. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in all classrooms. During inspection, LPA and LPM observed restroom designated for school age children without door for privacy. A type B citation issued. During inspection, LPA and LPM observed bleach containers and cleaning supplies located in kitchen next to arrowhead water jugs. A type B citation issued in LIC 809 report under facility #
197493550. During inspection, LPA and LPM observed carpeting in two preschool room with stains. Type B citation issued in LIC 809 report under facility #
197493550. LPA and LPM observed menus are posted in the kitchen and are located on top of cubbies adjacent from sign-in sheets. A technical violation citation issued in LIC 809 report under facility #
197493550. All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. During inspection, LPA observed no hot water in kitchen sink faucet. A type B citation issued in LIC 809 report under facility #
197493550.
During inspection, LPA and LPM observed facility outdoor playground. LPA and LPM observed the following: one piece of mat cushioning with bird feces in between school-age and preschool playground, chain link fencing around school-age playground with a opening at the bottom of the fence, and debris and trash littered in playground. A type B citation issued. During inspection, S2 informed LPA and LPM that school-age playground is no longer in use. Per file review, no updated facility sketch shows the school-age playground is labeled off-limits. A type B citation issued. There is adequate shade in the play yard. LPA advised that no children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. There are no firearms stored on the premises. There are no pools or bodies of water at the facility.
During inspection, LPA informed by director via phone call that staff and children files are stored in locked container that only she has the key for. LPA inquired regarding ability to access records in case of emergency. Per director, assistant director has other key, but she is out of facility at this time. Per director, due to inaccessibility of staff and children’s records, no record reviews conducted at this time. LPA to return at a later date to finish annual inspection and complete children and staff record review. Observed the following documentation to be kept in facility: facility license, LIC610, PUB 393, and daily schedule. Per file review, LPA observed LIC 308 designation of facility responsibility form appointing director as the designated individual in event of director’s absence. A technical violation citation issued in LIC 809 report under facility #
197493550. During inspection, LPA and LPM observed sign in and out sheet incomplete with parent signatures, incomplete times of signing in and out, and one child with advanced sign in and out. A technical violation citation issued in LIC 809 report under facility #
197493550.
Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018
, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP).
LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred licensee to the Department website for lead:
Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.
This facility does not provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at:
https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/
Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.
Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication
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Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Jamesetta Willis, vis phone call and S2 who signed report in director's stead. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
