Office review·May 16, 2024

On 05/16/2024 at 10:30am, an office meeting was conducted to discuss deficiencies cited on 03/13/2024. Present at the meeting were Licensee Representative, Linda Cree; Center Director, Delia Salcido; Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Tulam Vu and Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Vicky Williamson. On 03/13/2024 during a case management inspection, the facility was cited Type A, Section 101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: A four-year-old daycare child was left upstairs in the Youth Center Room sitting on a napping mat behind a petition without supervision for approximately 5 minutes. It is noted that the director corrected all deficiencies in a timely manner. Director stated that all staff members have received training and reviewed videos on the CCL website regarding Supervision. Director stated that an All Staff meeting was conducted with staff on 05/15/2024, regarding supervision and safety focus on the playground. LPM discussed with Licensee Representative and Center Director the above deficiency and transitioning procedures to prevent future violations which will lead to civil penalty assessment(s) and a Non-Compliance Conference (NCC). LPM suggested that training be obtained from outside vendors with the Director and all staff responsible for the care and supervision of children. Director stated that ongoing monthly training in the above areas, for staff by utilizing CCL's resources (CCLD website training videos and Title 22 Regulations) and a plan of operation related to these areas. Director has submitted plan to be proactive in preventing future violations. Licensing Representative and the Director were referred to Technical Support Program (TSP) for services/training and advised to register for Provider Information Notifications (PINs). The Director was provided with the following resources: A Technical Support Program (TSP) brochure, for questions related to the TSP, email: childcaretechnicalsupport@dss.ca.gov . Advocate information was provided: (714) 703-2800 or childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.go, Smart Horizon https://www.smarthorizons.org/childcare and R & R (YMCA) https://www.ymcasd.org. sdincidentreports@dss.ca.gov and the Duty Line 619-767-2248. Please submit your Unusual Incident Report by email to: SDIncidentReports@dss.ca.gov or by Fax at (619) 767-2203. The Director was provided regulation Section 101229(a)(1); Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision Health & Safety Section 1596.99 and the Best Practices Lack of Supervision handout. Licensee Representative and Director were informed that repeated violations or failure to comply with licensing laws and regulations may result in administrative action taken by the Department. Licensee Representative and Director stated they understood and will ensure the facility complies with all regulations and laws governing Child Care Centers.