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VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA, BRIGHT STARS HEAD STARTLicense 1980172001 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst, T. Tran made an unannounced visit at the above licensed facility to conduct an investigation regarding the above complaint allegation. LPA met with Kayla De Leon, Site Supervisor. About 10:15AM, LPA and facility representative (FR) toured the facility and observed in the kitchen area under the cabinet sink, there was a rodent trapped in the trap. LPA and FR took photos for the record. About 10:55AM, maintenance staff arrival at the site to clean the kitchen area and removed the dead rodent. LPA interviewed staff and children and obtained some documents. Per FR, the facility had been taking action for rodents’ treatment. Record of Pest Control visited the site on 05/2/2022 and sealed 2 holds under the sink and set out traps for rodents. Therefore, based on the preponderance of evidence, the allegation of the facility had rodent is substantiated. A finding means that the complaint is substantiated, and the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. Facility was cited type B deficiency. Please see Complaint Investigation Report LIC 9099D for deficiency cited. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representatives, Michelle Harris and Kayla De Leon.

Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 101238(a)(1)Type B

    BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

    Buildings and Grounds-The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.This requirement is not met as evidenced by based on observation and interviews conducted, LPA and facility representative observed a rodent trapped in the trap under the cabinet sink. Based on the document reviewed, facility had providedreasonable information addressing the pest issue which poses an potential health and safety risk to children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the May 3, 2022 inspection of VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA, BRIGHT STARS HEAD START?

This was a complaint inspection of VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA, BRIGHT STARS HEAD START on May 3, 2022. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA, BRIGHT STARS HEAD START on May 3, 2022?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Buildings and Grounds-The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.This..."

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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