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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

CHILDREN'S CHOICE ACADEMYLicense 3761050242 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 6/3/21 @10:30AM, LPA Nancy Diaz conducted an unannounced inspection. LPA met with Kristen George. Observed present today were 21 infants and toddlers. A tour of the facility was conducted. There are two classrooms designated for infants and toddlers. Program operates Monday-Friday/6AM to 6PM. The following census were observed: Infant room with 14 infants and staff Ashley Brown; Sarah O'Connel; Angelica Escalante; Miranda Macconaghy and Savanah Isenman Toddler component with 7 toddlers and staff Dawn Mcconaghy and Shaunice Wheaton. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. The licensee has not exceeded the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. Children were observed to be visually supervised by a qualified teacher. At least one person is trained in CPR and Pediatric First aid was present today. The child care center was observed to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair to ensure the well-being of children, employees and visitors. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications or poisons are inaccessible to children. All toilets, handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. All floors are clean and safe. A carbon monoxide detector is maintained in the facility. An isolation area has been designated for children who becomes ill during the day. Menus are posted and visible to child’s authorized representative. CONTINUED... Kitchen and food preparation areas are kept clean. All food and beverage are stored appropriately. Uncontaminated drinking water are readily available both indoors and out. The surface of the outdoor activity space are maintained in a safe condition, and free of hazards. Playground equipment are in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Children’s files were review. The person who signs the child in/out use their full legal signature and recorded the time of day. An emergency information is maintained for all children in care. Staff files were reviewed. Staff have current physician’s report on file. Staff qualification are maintained that included educational background, training and or experience. Infant changing tables have a padded surface not less than one inch thick. Infant changing tables have raised sides at least three inches high. Toys are observed to be safe, and did not have sharp points or edges or splinters or made of small parts that can be pulled off and swallowed. Facility maintains sufficient napping equipment. The infant facility have indoor/outdoor activity space that is physically separate from space used by child care center/school age components. Direct visual supervision are provided by staff at all times. Facility maintains infant sleeping plans. Infant individual feeding and needs and services plans are maintained. Nap documentations are maintained that included: infant’s name, date, time of each 15-minute check and initials of the person who conducted each check. An exit interview was conducted with Ms. George. LPA provided Ms. George a copy of Appeal Rights (LIC9058). The Notice of Site Visit (LIC9213) must remain posted for 30 days. TYPE B DEFICIENCIES WERE CITED. Type B violation if not corrected, is a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. CONTINUED...

Citations

2 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.

  • 1596.7995Type B

    A person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis and measles. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA's review of staff files. Staff Ashley Brown and Shaunice Wheaton did not have proof of being immunized against influenza, pertussis or measles.

  • 1596.8662Type B

    Child care provider, administrator or employee of a licensed child care center shall complete the mandated reporter training and shall be renewed every two years. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA's review of staff record.Staff Ashley Brown & Dawn Macconaghy.

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What happened during the June 3, 2021 inspection of CHILDREN'S CHOICE ACADEMY?

This was a inspection inspection of CHILDREN'S CHOICE ACADEMY on June 3, 2021. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to CHILDREN'S CHOICE ACADEMY on June 3, 2021?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "A person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, ..."

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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