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Inspection visit

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VILLAGE PARK PRE-SCHOOL & INFANT CENTERLicense 1974953362 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 01/02/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cristina Castellanos conducted an unannounced case management inspection for the purpose of ensuring the standards are being met in accordance with California Tittle 22 Regulations and California Health and Safety Codes. LPA Castellanos was greeted by Facility Director, Elizabeth Cooper. LPA then toured the facility and observed 3 infant children in care with 2 staff member (S2 and S3) providing care and supervision. LPA Castellanos requested the following documents: personnel files. LPA Castellanos reviewed staff files and the Guardian website and confirmed that staff members, S1 & S2 do not have a current criminal clearance associated to the facility named above. The Guardian Background Check System search results provided no match/association for staff members S1 and S2 in the background checking system to the facility. Director Cooper and the unassociated staff (S2) both confirmed they have been employed for more than 5 days. Based on record review and information obtained 2 out of 3 staff members do not have a current criminal clearance associated to the facility named above and no tuberculosis clearance (LIC503) for S2 & S3. The facility is not complying with the following sections: 101170(e)(2) Criminal Record Clearance (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f). 101216(g)(1) Personnel Requirements (1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a Continue health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure . There was one deficiency Type A and one Type B cited during today\342\200\231s visit in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, and Chapter 1. See LIC 9099-D for additional information. As well as a Civil Penalty Assessment - Caregiver Background Check was given. Effective January 1, 2009, all licensees must comply with Assembly Bill (AB) 978. Assembly Bill 978 requires the assessment of an immediate civil penalty for designated serious violations at community care facilities. Effective January 1, 2007, the licensee must comply with Assembly Bill 633 as follows: Copies of any licensing report that documents a Type A citation - this includes facility visits and substantiated complaint investigations. Copies of any licensing documents pertaining to a noncompliance conference between licensing management and licensees. Copies of a summary of an accusation indicating the Department\342\200\231s intent to revoke the facility\342\200\231s licenses. Copies of any of the above licensing documents the licensee has received in the prior 12 months shall be provided to parents/guardians of newly enrolling children. The licensee shall keep verification of receipt in each child\342\200\231s file at the facility as proof of compliance (LIC 9224). Upon receipt of this report, the Licensee shall post the Notice of Site Visit. The Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required, will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty. An exit interview was conducted, and report was reviewed with Director Elizabeth Cooper. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and left with Director Elizabeth Cooper, whose signature on this form confirm receipt of these documents . Page 2

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.

  • CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE

    101170(e)(2) Criminal Record Clearance(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working... in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, record review and information obtained the facility did not comply with the section cited above, 2 out of 3 staff members (S1 & S2)do not have a current criminal clearance associated to the facility named aboved, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

    Personnel Requirements 101216(g)(1)... physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, ... seven days after employment or licensure.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 3 personnel files missing LIC503 and TB clearance, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the January 2, 2025 inspection of VILLAGE PARK PRE-SCHOOL & INFANT CENTER?

This was an other inspection of VILLAGE PARK PRE-SCHOOL & INFANT CENTER on January 2, 2025. 2 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to VILLAGE PARK PRE-SCHOOL & INFANT CENTER on January 2, 2025?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (1 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "101170(e)(2) Criminal Record Clearance(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Saf..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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