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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

HIGHLAND HEAD STARTLicense 360911528
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 02/14/2023 at time listed above Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Justin Giese arrived at the facility to conduct a 1 year required annual inspection. LPA was granted entry by Director Malika Binns. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday - Friday: 7:30pm - 4:30pm A review of the staff records and review of a sampling of children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation. The inspection consisted of reviews of the following domains: \342\200\242 Food Service \342\200\242 Reporting Requirements \342\200\242 Physical Plant \342\200\242 Care and Supervision \342\200\242 Children Records \342\200\242 Staff Records \342\200\242 Staffing Ratio and Capacity \342\200\242 Personal Rights The inspection found the facility to be in compliance in these domains: No deficiencies cited The licensee 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 \342\200\242 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 \342\200\242 The facility is operating within the terms of the license \342\200\242 Ratios were met during this inspection \342\200\242 Appropriate supervision was provided during this inspection \342\200\242 Classrooms are equipped with age appropriate furniture and equipment in good condition \342\200\242 Classrooms are clean and free of hazards \342\200\242 No weapons stored at the facility \342\200\242 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. \342\200\242 Medications are stored where inaccessible to children: Located Backpacks in classrooms \342\200\242 Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous \342\200\242 Poisons and toxins are locked: Located in storage containers behind school \342\200\242 All floors are clean and safe \342\200\242 Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition \342\200\242 Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences and free of hazards \342\200\242 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 \342\200\242 Measures are taken to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents \342\200\242 Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination \342\200\242 All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins-have tight-fitting covers and in good repair \342\200\242 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 \342\200\242 Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and out and provided by Public water supply \342\200\242 The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall: Facility has rubber flooring and grass \342\200\242 Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements: electronic records \342\200\242 A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 06/2024 \342\200\242 Opening and closing staff member\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid expires on 06/2024 \342\200\242 Director completed Health and Safety Training completed: 09/16/2021 \342\200\242 Staff qualifications were reviewed \342\200\223 health screening is on file and all staff meet educational requirements and health requirements for performing assigned tasks \342\200\242 Staff have received on the job training for house keeping, sanitation and universal health precautions \342\200\242 Required records for children contain a medical assessment and contain the Identification and Emergency Information Licensee was informed of the Department has inspection authority per Health and Safety Codes sections: 1596.852, 1596.853 and 1596.8535. \342\200\242 Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months: Last drill on 12/06/2022 Licensee was informed of Unusual Incident Reporting email UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov Reminders: Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed 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. \302\267 AB2370 \342\200\223 Lead Exposure, day care facilities, effective January 1, 2019 \342\200\223 The bill requires that all Child Care Centers, operating in a building constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have their drinking water tested for excessive lead levels, on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023. Child Care Centers must thereafter test their drinking water every five years after the date of the initial test. Medical: 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 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 For CCCs: Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Malika Binns A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

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What happened during the February 14, 2023 inspection of HIGHLAND HEAD START?

This was a inspection inspection of HIGHLAND HEAD START on February 14, 2023. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to HIGHLAND HEAD START on February 14, 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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