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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

AKA HEAD START - LA MESALicense 370806460
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 01/10/2025 at  9:50 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dana Stevens, conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with Director, Rowena Ohly.  LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. The facility provides  care for children ages 3-5 in 3 classrooms. Hours of operation Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. At the time of this inspection the following ratios were observed: RM 1 - 16 Children were present with 3 staff RM 2 - 17 Children were present with 3 staff RM 3 - 15 Children were present with 2 staff Facility was in substantial compliance with capacity/ratio requirements. There were no bodies of water observed within the premises. Director stated there are no firearms/weapons on the grounds. Furniture and playground equipment are kept in good condition. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector that meets requirements. All toilets and hand washing facilities are safe and working in sanitary conditions. Drinking water is available both indoors and out via water canisters and disposable cups. Facility has a kitchen and provides breakfast, lunch and one snack daily. Facility's kitchen and food storage areas are clean and sanitary.  All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. All storage containers for solid waste have a tight-fitting covers that are kept on and in good repair. The child care center is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children. Roster and children and staff files were reviewed and found complete. Director 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. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP This facility provides Incidental Medical Services. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, 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/. Director 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. No deficiencies cited Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Rowena Ohly. 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 January 10, 2025 inspection of AKA HEAD START - LA MESA?

This was a inspection inspection of AKA HEAD START - LA MESA on January 10, 2025. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to AKA HEAD START - LA MESA on January 10, 2025?

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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