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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - PURSLANE (INF)License 3436030215 citations on this visit
5 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

All times on this report are approximate. At 8:30 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amanda Blesi and Lea Habtom arrived at the facility and met with Director Pamela Nasca for a required 1-year unannounced Annual inspection. LPA toured the facility inside and out including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service and outdoor play areas. At 8:40 am, LPA observed 24 infants, 7 indoors being cared for by two staff and 17 outdoor being supervised by 5 staff members. Director was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Toxic and hazardous items are appropriately stored and inaccessible to infants. Furniture and materials are in good condition. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts. There are no climbing structures for infant use indoors or outdoors. Infant changing table is in safe/sanitary condition, and within arms reach of a sink. Sufficient napping equipment was available. LPA reminded the Director that napping infants must have 100% visual supervision at all times. The food preparation space is free of litter. All food was protected against contamination. Trash cans containing solid waste had lids. Uncontaminated drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. Menus were posted and facility utilizes electronic sign in and out system. LPA verified that infant bottles, dishes and containers were labeled and dated per regulation section 101427(j). LPA also discussed the requirement of washing children's bedding at least once daily. LPA observed proper storage of medication, equipment and supplies. 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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. 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 Report continued 809-C LPA observed an sleeping infant in a crib with a bib around the neck and a pacifier with the clip hanging from the bib. LPA notified director that no loose articles maybe on the child while in the crib sleeping. Director immediately removed the bib and pacifier clip from the infant's neck. LPA reminded the director that all infant's once they've fallen asleep must be placed in the crib. LPA was unable to verify the individual sleep plan (LIC 9227) are completed for infants under 12 months and that 15 minute sleep checks were being conducted for infants. CCC is providing: This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA 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 Center Sections 101173 and 101226. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 513-0301 (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.ht m/ A sample of children's records were reviewed. Quarterly updated Needs & Services plans were observed. A sample of staff records were reviewed. All staff currently present at the facility has obtained a criminal record clearance. A health screening report is missing for some staff, and three child development units in infant/toddler care for an infant teacher was observed. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid training certification. Completion of AB1207 Mandated Reporter Training was verified for staff. The training is free of cost and available at: http://www.mandatedreporterca.com/ . Director understands that the certificate must be renewed every two years and proof of completion must remain in the employee\342\200\231s file. No baby walkers, infant bouncers, saucer chairs, Johnny Jumpers, or taco sleepers were observed on the premises. There are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises. LPA reviewed Departments inspection authority and discussed with designee any changes that may occur regarding the director or an employee acting in the director's absence must be reported to department within 10 working days. LPA discussed Assembly Bill 2370, which will require licensed Child Care facilities to test their water for excessive amounts of lead. Testing will be required beginning January 1st, 2020 to January 1st, 2023 and must be conducted every five years from initial testing. Director was encouraged to the visit the departments website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for information regarding child care updates, forms, regulations and legislation pertaining child care centers. Report continued on 809-C Title 22 Deficiency has been cited on the attached LIC 809-D . LPA L. Habtom informed director that this report dated May 4, 2022 document(s) 1 Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA L. Habtom informed the director to provide a copy of this licensing report dated May 4, 2022 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director. 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-car e-licensing/process .

Citations

5 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.

  • PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

    Based on record review, the director did not comply with the section cited above in that more than half of the staff did not have the physician report (LIC 503) and proof of tubercelosis which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION FOR INFANTS

    Based on record review, the director did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101429(a)(2)(B)(3)(a)Type B

    Based on record review, LPA L. Habtom did not verify that the individual sleep plan (LIC 9227) is being used for infants under 12 months. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101439.1(f)(1)(A)Type A

    Based on observation one infant had a bib around his neck and a pacifier holder clipped to the bib. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions

    Based on record review, the director did not comply with the section cited above in that 10 out of 14 staff members did not have proof of immunizations for MMR, TDAP & flu which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the May 4, 2022 inspection of KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - PURSLANE (INF)?

This was a inspection inspection of KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - PURSLANE (INF) on May 4, 2022. 5 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 4 Type B.

Were any citations issued to KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - PURSLANE (INF) on May 4, 2022?

Yes, 5 citations were issued (1 Type A, 4 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on record review, the director did not comply with the section cited above in that more than half of the staff 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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