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Inspection visit

Routine inspection (3-year)

TULELAKE PRESCHOOLLicense 2554061103 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 3/15/2024 at 11:54am, an annual inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Tammy Dutra and Sydney Sims. This program is operated by public agency and a Title 5 funded program. Operating hours are 7:30am-4:30pm, Monday\342\200\223Friday. The facility was toured at 11:40am inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. Facility operates in preschool room. The facility representative and staff were supervising 12 children, and operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. There are no pools or bodies of water on the premises The outdoor activity space was cushioned with rubber bark and free of hazards. Six children's records were reviewed at 11:34am. Four staff records were reviewed at 12:13pm. The following deficiencies were cited: While touring the facility at 11:40am LPAs observed that the facility did not have a carbon monoxide detector. At 11:40am while touring the facility LPAs observed cleaning solutions accessible to children. At 12:13pm during staff record review LPA observed that personnel records were not being maintained for staff S1 - S4 (see LIC 809D): LPA Tammy Dutra informed facility representative Veronica Chavez that this report dated 3/15/2024 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Tammy Dutra informed the facility representative to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 3/15/2024 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . Facility representative 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. CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND IS IN THE PROCESS OF REMEDIATING LEAD EXCEEDANCES. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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-carecenters/ . Facility representative 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Veronica Chavez.

Citations

4 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.

  • 101217(a)Type B

    PERSONNEL RECORDS

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 counts, S1 - S4 personnel files not being maintained which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101238(g)Type B

    BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, by having cleaning solutions accessible to children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1596.954Type A

    ARTICLE 2. Licensure Requirements

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, facility does not have a carbon monoxide detector in the class room which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101700.3(b)(2)Type B

    101700.3(b)(2) Licensees shall maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level of 5 ppb in all outlets subject to the testing requirements of these Written Directives, for the health and safety of children in care This requirement was not met as evidenced by:Based on record review, the facility had 1 fauce with lead test results exceeding 5 ppb of lead in the water. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

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What happened during the March 15, 2024 inspection of TULELAKE PRESCHOOL?

This was a inspection inspection of TULELAKE PRESCHOOL on March 15, 2024. 3 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to TULELAKE PRESCHOOL on March 15, 2024?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (1 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 counts, S1 - S4 personnel files no..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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