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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

TURNING POINT - THE SCHOOL ON THE HILLLicense 3309115432 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Blanca Ruiz and Elyse Jones conducted a required/annual inspection as part of a compliance review. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted: This is a combination center and the other licensed program(s) Preschool\302\240 was also inspected on this date. A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation. No school age children were present during inspection. The licensee was asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days: 1. LIC 500 Personnel Report- Document was provided during this inspection 2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan 3. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made) 4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization (only if changes have been made) 5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (only if changes have been made) The following items have been posted and are updated where necessary: - License - Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148) - Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster (PUB393) - Personal Rights (LIC613A) - Child Car Seat Law - Menu The facility is operating with the limits as stated on the license. Ratios are being met during this inspection: No school age children were present during inspection Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and free of hazards. There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Director , Linda Solorzano There are no accessible bodies of water present.\302\240 All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. Present for supply drinking water in the indoor activity space water fountains, water bottles and personal water bottles. Medications are stored where inaccessible to children Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children which include:\302\240 Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous Poisons and toxins are locked All floors shall be clean and safe Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences and free of hazards Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition Food preparation area is clean, free of litter, rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair Menus shall be posted at least one week in advance in a place visible by the child\342\200\231s authorized representative, dated and kept on file for 30 days, and made available upon request. Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and outdoors and provided by water fountains and personal water bottles. The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall, Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements. A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on Opening and closing staff member\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid expires on 10/2024 Director completed Health and Safety Training on file A review of children\342\200\231s records was conducted, and records were found to be complete during this inspection. Disaster drills to be conducted every six months \342\200\223 last drill conducted on 04/04/2023 The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office\342\200\231s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov A review of staff records on 05/08/2023 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov A review of staff records indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired.\302\240 Please see LIC 809D APPLICANT PROVIDES IMS: This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. 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)/ (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 Facility Director, Linda Solorzano was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.\302\240 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. - Go to the licensing webpage www.ccld.ca.gov , and click on the \342\200\234Receive Important Updates\342\200\235 located on the right side of the page, immediately above the Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for. - To access on-line Licensing forms & Regulations for a Child Care Center please visit: www.ccld.ca.gov . - The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday \342\200\223 Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200 See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. LPA informed Director, Linda Solorzano that this report dated 05/08/2023 document(s) has (1) Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224) was provided to facility during this inspection. LIC 9224/Type A citation(s) must be provided 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Linda Solorzano.. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Citations

2 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.

  • CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE

    Based on file review Staff #2 and Staff #3 were found out of compliance. Staff #2 is present at the facility. School Director provided the following copies during inspection: LIC 9163, CDSS acknowledgment processing letter and payment receipt from LIVE SCAN agency dated from 12/06/2021 for Staff #2. Upon further investigaion, CDSS database review/search no records of Staff #2 were found to be associated at the facility. In addition, Staff #3 was associated to Preschool component but not the School Age component. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    Based on file review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above Staff N.1 and Staff N.4 have an expired Mandated Reporter Cerificate which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the May 8, 2023 inspection of TURNING POINT - THE SCHOOL ON THE HILL?

This was a inspection inspection of TURNING POINT - THE SCHOOL ON THE HILL on May 8, 2023. 2 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to TURNING POINT - THE SCHOOL ON THE HILL on May 8, 2023?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (1 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on file review Staff #2 and Staff #3 were found out of compliance. Staff #2 is present at the facility. School Di..."

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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