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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

WELLSPRING CHRISTIAN ACADEMYLicense 3348464457 citations on this visit
7 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Samuel Lopez conducted an 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 is: Infant 334846446, which was also inspected on this date · The licensee/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 (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’s 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 · 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 Illona Anderson · 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. · Present for supply drinking water in the indoor activity space are water fountains and individual/personal cups · Medications are stored where inaccessible to children at the entrance of the facility, where the Director and Assistant Director are located. This area is inaccessible and away from children's classrooms · Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children which include: 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/snack 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 · Snack menus shall be posted at least one week in advance in a place visible by the child’s 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 individual/personal cups, a which are filled with filtered water from the water fountains located on the premises · The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are equipped with cushioned material that absorbs falls. The material is rubber matting underneath synthetic grass/turf · 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 1/2026 · Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 8/2026 · Director completed Health and Safety Training - 8/16/2023 · A review of children and staff files/records was conducted during today's inspection and were found NOT to be complete. · Disaster drills to be conducted every six months – last drill conducted on 9/25/2024 · The Licensee 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 on 9/26/2024 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 DO NOT meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. - LPA also informed Director Illona Anderson/Assistant Director Deborah Benavides 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. - This facility provides Incidental Medical Services (IMS), however a plan was never submitted. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP . A Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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 Director Illona Anderson/Assistant Director Deborah Benavides was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. 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. - To access on-line Licensing forms & Regulations for a Child Care Center please visit: www.ccld.ca.gov . Director Illona Anderson/Assistant Director Deborah Benavides was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. - The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – 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. LPA Samuel Lopez informed Director Illona Anderson/Assistant Director Deborah Benavides that this report dated September 26, 2024 document(s) (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. Also, LPA Samuel Lopez informed the Director Illona Anderson/Assistant Director Deborah Benavides to provide a copy of this licensing report dated September 26, 2024 that documents any Type A citation(s) 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. 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Illona Anderson/Assistant Director Deborah Benavides.

Citations

7 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.

  • TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES

    Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In touring the facility LPA observed Staff #5, alone with children and in reviewing their file, it was determined that they were missing the required Child, Family, and Community course. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing staff files, LPA determined that Staff #3 did not have the required health screening/TB test on file. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101219(d)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In conducting children record reviews, LPA observed an admission agreement for Child #8 to be in the infant/toddler program however, the child was in a Pre-K classroom. There was no updated Admission agreement to reflect the change. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101221(b)(10)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child #8 is being administered Albuterol however, there is no instructions/prescription from a physician on file. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES

    Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed Albuterol being stored, for a child in care, however there was no label with directions from the physician and no prescription/medical documents 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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing staff records it was determined that Staff #3, did not have all the required immunizations. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing staff records it was determined that Staff #2 and Staff #3, did not have current proof of completion for the required training. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 26, 2024 inspection of WELLSPRING CHRISTIAN ACADEMY?

This was an inspection of WELLSPRING CHRISTIAN ACADEMY on September 26, 2024. 7 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 6 Type B.

Were any citations issued to WELLSPRING CHRISTIAN ACADEMY on September 26, 2024?

Yes, 7 citations were issued (1 Type A, 6 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In touring the facilit..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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