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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

LEAP AND BOUND ACADEMYLicense 1974952863 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 05/21/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brittany Lovest and LPA Cristina Castellanos conducted an unannounced case management inspection for the purpose of ensuring the standards are being met in accordance with California Title 22 Regulations and California Health and Safety Codes. LPAs met with Director E.Tamashiro and toured the facility both indoors and outdoors. During today\342\200\231s inspection there were 16 children, 4 adult staff members, Director E.Tamashiro and Licensee Charles Thacker. LPAs stepped out of the facility at 12:36 p.m. and returned to the facility at 2:20 p.m. Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the following regulations: Infant Care General Sanitation 101438.1(b) LPA Lovest and LPA Castellanos toured the facility and observed staff members (S1,S3,S5 and S8) providing care and supervision in the infant classroom. LPAs observed 4 infant diapers were changed by S5 and 1 infant diaper changed by S3. S3 and S5 did not wash hands after diaper changing. LPA Lovest observed 4 infants being fed by S1 and 2 infants being fed by S8. Based on observation of S1 and S8 , did not wash their hands before the feeding, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Type B citation issued. See LIC 809-D Infant Care Food Service 101427 (j) LPA Lovest and LPA Castellanos observed infant milk bottles made by facility and bottles and personal food containers provided by authorized representative stored in infant classroom. LPA Lovest observed 2 of 10 bottles without a name or date, 10 of 10 bottles of milk without a date, and 10 infant personal food containers without a date which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Type B citation issued. See LIC 809-D. Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies 101439 (h)(1) LPA Lovest and LPA Castellanos observed 5 infants being changed on a cloth which is non vinyl covered changing pad. The changing pads were not observed being cleaned or sanitized during today\342\200\231s visit. Type B citation issued. See LIC 809-D. There were three (3) deficiencies cited during today\342\200\231s visit in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, and Chapter 1. See LIC 809-D for additional information. An exit interview and Plan of Correction was attempted with staff member, S7. A copy of this report and appeal rights were left with staff member S7.

Citations

6 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.

  • 101427(j)Type B

    INFANT CARE FOOD SERVICE

    Infant Care Food Service 101427(j)(j) Bottles, dishes and containers of food brought by the infant's authorized representative shall be labeled with the infant's name and the current date.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the facility did not comply with the section cited above,10 bottles of milk did not have a date labeled on bottle, 2 of 10 bottles of milk observed did not have a name or a date labeled on milk bottles, 10 of 10 Infant personal Food containers were labeled with childs name and no date during todays visit which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101438.1(b)Type B

    Infant Care General Sanitation 101438.1(b)(b) Each caregiver shall wash his/her hands with soap and water before each feeding and after each diaper change.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the facility did not comply with the section cited above,LPAs observed 4 infants diapers were changed by S5 and 1 infants' diaper changed by S3. S5 and S3 did not wash hands after changing infants' diapers. LPAs observed 4 infants fed by S1 and 2 infants fed by S8. Based on observation of S1 and S8, did not wash their hands before the feeding which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101439(h)(1)Type B

    Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies 101439(h) Infant changing tables shall:(1) Have a padded surface... covered with washable vinyl or plastic.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the facility did not comply with the section cited above, 4 of 4 infants observed being changed on a infant changing table that is covered by a padeded non vinyl or plastic surface which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101438.1(d)Type A

    101438.1(d) Infant Care General Sanitation(d) Objects used by infants... shall be washed and disinfected at least daily, or more often if necessary. Such objects shall include, but not be limited to, toys and blankets.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation and inspection the infant toys located outside in the designated infant outdoor play area are not clean and have sticky residue, whichposes/posed an immediate health, safety orpersonal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101439.1(f)(1)Type B

    101439.1(f)(3) Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment (f)Cribs shall be free from all loose articles and objects...(3)There shall be no objects hanging above or attached to the side of the crib.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA Lovest observed S1 place C6 on the crib where a portable sound machine was attached to the side of the crib, whichposes/posed a potential health, safety orpersonal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101439(k)(5)Type A

    101439(k)(5) Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (k)Toy storage containers shall meet the following requirements: (5) The container shall be maintained in good repair and safe condition.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation the plastic toy container holding the soft blocks is broken, not maintained in good repair and safe condition, which poses/posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 21, 2025 inspection of LEAP AND BOUND ACADEMY?

This was a other inspection of LEAP AND BOUND ACADEMY on May 21, 2025. 3 citations were issued: 3 Type B.

Were any citations issued to LEAP AND BOUND ACADEMY on May 21, 2025?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (0 Type A, 3 Type B). The first citation was for: "Infant Care Food Service 101427(j)(j) Bottles, dishes and containers of food brought by the infant's authorized represen..."

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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