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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

KATHARINE IRVINE DAY SCHOOLLicense 304270968
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Dianna Valdez Santana and Archibaldo Silva conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of an Annual visit. LPAs and staff toured the facility inside and outside and the floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were verified. Census was taken. There were 7 infant children, with 6 staff supervising. During the inspection, it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. Facility operating hours are 7:30a.m to 5:30p.m., Monday through Friday. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. During the inspection of the indoor activity space, items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Poisons/Hazardous Items are not kept in a locked storage room. The facility utilizes a food vendor that provides breakfast, lunch and snacks. The facility provides drinking water through filtered water pitchers and is available to children indoors and outdoors through disposable drinking cups. Children under 12 months of age sleep in individual cribs. Children 12 months- two years old nap on cots and bedding is stored individually. The facility launders the bedding daily. The children's bathrooms are clean and sanitary. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months. The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher. Facility met all posting requirement s. The California Child Passenger Safety Law was posted by the entrance of the facility. Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility\342\200\231s inspection on this date, 6 staff files were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 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. The facility was in compliance. Page 1 of 3 Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all directors and employees to complete mandated reporting training. All employees completed the mandated reporter training. At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 11/23/2024. Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child. A random sample of 5 children's files were reviewed. In the areas reviewed the children\342\200\231s files were found to be in full compliance. Sign in/out procedure was reviewed and facility was in compliance. LPAs reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. The playground is completely fenced. The surface of the outdoor activity space was well maintained and free of hazards. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by filtered water pitchers/disposal cups. 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. Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 Child Care Center. 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. The facility representative was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.ccld.ca.gov facility representative may request to be added to an email list to receive a Quarterly Update from www.ccld.ca.gov and select Receive Important Updates link. 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. Page 2 of 3 The facility representative 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 A copy of the California Department of Social Services Lead Information Brochure was explained and provided to the facility. LPAs 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-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPAs also informed facility representative 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. During today\342\200\231s inspection, the facility was in compliance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, no deficiency was cited. An Inspection and exit interview were completed with facility representative. The report was reviewed and discussed. Appeal Rights was 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. The facility representative was informed that the \342\200\234Notice of Site Visit\342\200\235 must be posted for 30 consecutive days. The \342\200\234Notice of Site Visit\342\200\235 must be posted on or adjacent to the door. Failure to post will result in Civil Penalties of $100.00. 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 . Page 3 of 3.

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)Type B

    BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

    Buildings and Grounds. The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times.During the inspection, LPAs smelled a malodorous odor in room 6. LPA exited and re-entered the classroom multiple times. The odor persisted from the morning through the late afternoon hours.

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What happened during the January 24, 2023 inspection of KATHARINE IRVINE DAY SCHOOL?

This was a inspection inspection of KATHARINE IRVINE DAY SCHOOL on January 24, 2023. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to KATHARINE IRVINE DAY SCHOOL on January 24, 2023?

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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