Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) P Rivas conducted an unannounced annual inspection and was met by Ms. Magnolia Sampang and 5 minutes later Director Kris William Baltazar and together conducted tour of facility. Facility is located in two portable units#1 & 2 within University Park Elementary School. Site . Licensee was operating within the licensed capacity as specified on license. Hours of operations are Monday- Friday 7:00 AM \342\200\223 6:00 PM.
Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the facility , including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary conducted on 07/03/2023 indicates all facility staff or other individuals who required caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. All staff are fingerprinted and associated to Catalysts Kids LIndbergh 304270761
A physical plant tour was conducted, LPA reviewed 2 rooms, 2 bathrooms were inspected and found to be in compliance. LPA also viewed outside restrooms. The facility has conducted an emergency drill on 05/16/23. The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors and fire extinguisher(serviced 12/22). Facility met all posting requirement. The California Child Passenger Safety Law was posted by the entrance of the facility . LPA was provided copy of LEAD testing results which indicated all faucets in portable met standards.
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The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. The playground was enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height. The surface of the outdoor activity space was well maintained and free of hazards. The cushioning material is wood chips around the climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment appeared to be enough to absorbs falls. Use of outside play space allowed after school hours and during summer hours. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by water bottles with the child\342\200\231s name on it . The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. The facility grounds were safe, sanitary and in good repair.
Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date, 05 out of 05 staff files were reviewed. Health screening and immunization's as required were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1596.7995 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for staff were reviewed and within compliance.
Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed child care providers, administrators, or employees of a licensed child day care facility to complete the mandated reporter training, and to renew the training every two years. Requirement was met . At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 09/2023.
Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child. 14 of 14 children's files were reviewed for documentation of the child\342\200\231s name, address, and telephone number of the child\342\200\231s authorized representative and of relatives or others that can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary (emergency sheet) and a medical assessment.
Facility provides Incidental Medical Services. LPA viewed proper storage and documentation. Information on the additional nutrition training, immunization requirements for children, and Health Schools Act (
http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/pestmgt/schoolipm.htm
) were provided. The director was informed, and website given, about the
California Child Care Disaster Plan
has been posted to the UCSF California Childcare Health Program website:
cchp.ucsf.edu/content/disaster-preparedness
Also provided was information about the E-Learning Modules available at
https://ccld.childcarevideos.org
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Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor
Kris William Balt
.
Appeal Rights and were discussed. The facility representative was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC
9058
) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights.
All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process
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The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. The playground was enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height. The surface of the outdoor activity space was well maintained and free of hazards. The cushioning material is wood chips around the climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment appeared to be enough to absorbs falls. Use of outside play space allowed after school and summer hours. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by water cooler some children bring own bottles with child\342\200\231s name on it . The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. The facility grounds were safe, sanitary and in good repair.
Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date, 05 out of 05 staff files were reviewed. Health screening and immunization's as required were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1596.7995 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for staff were reviewed and within compliance.
Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed child care providers, administrators, or employees of a licensed child day care facility to complete the mandated reporter training, and to renew the training every two years. Requirement was met . At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 09/2023.
Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child. 14 of 14 children's files were reviewed for documentation of the child\342\200\231s name, address, and telephone number of the child\342\200\231s authorized representative and of relatives or others that can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary (emergency sheet) and a medical assessment.
Facility provides Incidental Medical Services. LPA viewed proper storage and documentation. Information on the additional nutrition training, immunization requirements for children, and Health Schools Act (
http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/pestmgt/schoolipm.htm
) were provided. The director was informed, and website given, about the
California Child Care Disaster Plan
has been posted to the UCSF California Childcare Health Program website:
cchp.ucsf.edu/content/disaster-preparedness
Also provided was information about the E-Learning Modules available at
https://ccld.childcarevideos.org
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Lead testing results provided all faucets tested passed.
CCLD website
www.ccld.ca.gov
was provided to licensee to access regulations, updates, and licensing forms. Licensee was advised to register through
childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov
in order to receive quarterly updates. Licensee was advised of their responsibility to review the Provider Information Notices (PIN) found on the CCLD website.
LPA provided Guardian Information and website info:
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian
In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor
Kris William Baltzar
.
Appeal Rights and were discussed. The facility representative was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC
9058
) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights.
All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process