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Inspection visit

Routine inspection (3-year)

KINGSTON ACADEMYLicense 3348456463 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Aman Sharma and Susan Brewer conducted a required annual inspection. LPA was met with site director, Karen Brazzill. An inside out tour of the facility was given, and the following was observed and/or noted: This is a combination center. The school-age and preschool program were also inspected on this date. · The site director is asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days: 1. LIC 500 Personnel Report 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 5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility The following items have been posted and are updated where necessary: - License - Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148) - Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393) - Personal Rights (LIC613A) - Child Car Seat Law - Food menu. · The facility is operating with the limits as stated on the license. · Ratios were met during this inspection. · Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and are free of hazards. · There are no weapons present at the facility. · There are no accessible bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. · Some children bring their own water bottles to utilize in both, indoor and outdoor activity spaces. Children also utilize the drinking water fountains on the school site for consumption. · Uncontaminated drinking water was not observed at the facility, nor has the facility gotten their water lead testing done. · No medications are currently being used for children at the facility. · Hazards are also stored where they were inaccessible to children. These include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children in care. · Poisons and toxins are kept locked and inaccessible to children, per Title 22 Regulations. · All floors were observed clean and safe and shall remain so at all times. · Diaper changing station was observed to be sanitary and in operating condition. · Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences. · Outdoor activity areas are in good condition and supplied with age/size appropriate equipment. · The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment were cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. · Food preparation area is clean, free of litter, rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin. · Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination. · Menus were posted with date included and were placed in a visible location of children’s authorized representatives. Menus shall be kept on file for 30 days, and made available upon request. · All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins have tight-fitting covers that were observed to be on and in good repair. · Sign in/Sign out record is utilized via app, was reviewed and meets regulation requirements. · There was at least one staff members present with a current Pediatric CPR/First Aid on file. · A review of children’s records were found to be complete during this inspection. · Disaster drills are to be conducted every six months- last drill was conducted on 04/13/23, but director was able to do a drill on todays date, while LPA’s were doing their inspection. · The Director was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov -A review of staff records indicates that staff meet minimum qualifications for the position they were hired for . · A review of staff records 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 Director can submit transfer forms to associate or disassociate someone from their facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov - This facility does not currently provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS). LPA reviewed and discussed submission of IMS plan to the department, if needed. Facility understands children’s, personnel, and administrative records must be completed as needed. 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 - LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage as an additional resource at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep -LPA also informed director 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. - Director 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. - 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 – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200 Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the site director, Karen Brazzill. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Citations

3 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.

  • 101220(a)Type B

    CHILD'S MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS

    Based on record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 4 children. 2 children did not have a physicians report on file. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions

    Based on record review 1 out of 2 staff did not have proof of measles (MMR) on file. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • ARTICLE 3. Administration

    Based on observation and director admission, the facility did not comply with the section cited above. The center did not get their water tested for lead poisoning and is utilizing the faucets for drinking water. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the December 18, 2023 inspection of KINGSTON ACADEMY?

This was a inspection inspection of KINGSTON ACADEMY on December 18, 2023. 3 citations were issued: 3 Type B.

Were any citations issued to KINGSTON ACADEMY on December 18, 2023?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (0 Type A, 3 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 4 children. 2 children did ..."

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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