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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

HEARTWOOD CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERLicense 3648429051 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 09/20/2023 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 Site Director, Fanny Topete. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: At time of visit no children were in attendance. Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday - Friday, 7:00pm to 6:00pm 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, except where noted on LIC809D 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 (no children present) \342\200\242 Appropriate supervision was provided during this inspection (no children present) \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 \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: Storage unit out back \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 \342\200\242 All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins-have tight-fitting covers and in good repair \342\200\242 Uncontaminated drinking water readily available both indoors and out \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: turf grass, rubber flooring and sand \342\200\242 Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements \342\200\242 A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 03/2024 \342\200\242 Opening and closing staff member\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid expires on 03/2024 \342\200\242 Director completed Health and Safety Training and on file \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 06/06/2023 Licensee was informed of Unusual Incident Reporting email: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@DSS.CA.Gov Facility representative 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. 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. Lead testing was not completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. See LIC809D for Type B deficiency. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Director, Fanny Topete. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Citations

1 citation 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.

  • ARTICLE 3. Administration

    Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Facility has not had their drinking water tested for lead contamination levels, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the September 20, 2023 inspection of HEARTWOOD CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER?

This was an inspection of HEARTWOOD CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER on September 20, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to HEARTWOOD CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER on September 20, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Facility has not had the..."

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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