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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

GONZALES HEAD STARTLicense 274400065
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 10/05/2021 at 11:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Susy Cervantes, conducted an annual visit to the facility and met with Tracy Alvarado, site supervisor and teacher, and explained the nature of today\342\200\231s visit. LPA toured the Facility both inside and outside during today\342\200\231s visit. LPA observed the required posted materials, including the Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610), Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148), Parents\342\200\231 Rights Poster (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Child Car Seat Law (PUB 269), Menus, and Activity Schedule. A ll facility staff are fingerprinted and cleared by the Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE). LPA observed the medical assessment and the Information and Emergency Information form (LIC 700) in 10 children\342\200\231s files. LPA observed the required health screening in 3 staff files. Site Supervisor has current CPR and First Aid Certifications that expire 08/07/23. Site Supervisor understands that there shall be at least one person, with valid CPR and First Aid certifications, on site at all times or present during off-site activities (field trips). Site supervisor understands the conditions, limitations, and capacity specifications of the Facility license. Site Supervisor understands that children shall be visually supervised at all times. LPA reviewed the sign-in, sign-out sheets for the past 30 days and took pictures of a Child Care Facility Roster (LIC 9040) and all were in compliance. LPA observed that the teacher/child ratio was in compliance during today\342\200\231s visit. LPA observed 3 teacher with 17 children during today\342\200\231s visit. Drinking water is readily available for the children in each room and in the outdoor playground area via drinking fountains with cups and water dispensers. LPA observed solid waste containers with tight-fitting lids in each room and in the playground area. Staff and children\342\200\231s bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and operable. There is a separate staff bathroom not utilized by the children which an isolated child can use if needed. Site supervisor stated there are no weapons on the premises. Continues on report dated 10/05/2021 pg. 1/2 Continuation of report dated 10/05/2021 pg. 2/2 Food is delivered daily from the MCOE central office in Salinas. The food preparation area is adequately equipped with ovens, refrigerators, and hot and cold running water. There is also adequate food for snacks and regular meals for the children. Cleaning supplies are inaccessible to the children and stored in a locked top cabinet in the kitchen. Medications at the Facility are stored appropriately and in a locked medical cabinet in the classroom that is out of reach for the children. LPA reviewed the Facility\342\200\231s medicine log and medication lock box during today\342\200\231s visit. LPA observed a disaster drill log that was last conducted on 09/28/2021. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are operable. LPA observed a 2A10BC fire extinguisher that was last serviced on 07/17/2021. LPA observed all furniture and equipment are in operable condition. The playground area utilized by children is surrounded by appropriate fencing. LPA observed that the outdoor equipment is age appropriate and in good condition. There is also sufficient resilient material, turf, in the outdoor playground area. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. LPA discussed the requirements of AB 633 with Site Supervisor, Tracy Alvarado, and provided the AB 633 fact sheet and a copy of Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) and they understand the requirements. LPA also discussed "zero tolerance" related regulations with the site supervisor and was advised of the assessment for an immediate $500 per day civil penalty for any violation of a "zero tolerance" related regulation. An ongoing civil penalty of $100 per day continues until the violation(s) is corrected. Licensing Forms, Title 22 Regulations and Information can be obtained through the internet at www.cdss.ca.gov . LPA conducted an exit interview with Site Superviso r , Tracy Alvarado. No deficiencies cited during today's visit. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 DAYS .

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

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What happened during the October 5, 2021 inspection of GONZALES HEAD START?

This was a inspection inspection of GONZALES HEAD START on October 5, 2021. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to GONZALES HEAD START on October 5, 2021?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

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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