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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

HIGHER LEARNING ACADEMYLicense 3767004593 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 8/23/22 at 10:33am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Martha Malane conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Director, Maurice Agnes. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was led on a tour of the facility. This is a full day program which operates year-round. Days and hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday 6:00am \342\200\223 6:00pm. There were 29 children present and seven (7) staff members. Director stated there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water on the premises. Director stated there are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed. Furniture and equipment are in good condition. Playground equipment is in safe condition. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained. Areas around high climbing equipment and slides have rubber matting for cushioning material to absorb falls. The rubber matting at the bottom of the slide is worn and will need repair. Toilets and hand-washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector that met statutory requirements. Menus are posted. A review of staff records on this date indicates facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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 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. See LIC809C continuation... Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. Children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were not complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training, See deficiency cited on LIC809D. 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, see deficiencies cited next page LIC809D. 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 . LPA and director discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, California Megan\342\200\231s Law ( www.meganslaw.ca.gov ), Water Testing and Lead Poisoning Facts. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited, see next page LIC809D LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted with Director, Maurice Agnes 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 .

Citations

3 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.

  • PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

    Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one (1) out of seven (7) staff did not have a health screening, TB test result or immunization records on file for review which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101220(a)Type B

    CHILD'S MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS

    Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in three (3) out of 10 children did not have a medical assessment on file for review which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES

    Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in five (5) out of 10 children's medication did not have a parent consent form or in the original packaging with a prescription label which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the August 23, 2022 inspection of HIGHER LEARNING ACADEMY?

This was a inspection inspection of HIGHER LEARNING ACADEMY on August 23, 2022. 3 citations were issued: 3 Type B.

Were any citations issued to HIGHER LEARNING ACADEMY on August 23, 2022?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (0 Type A, 3 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one (1) out of seven (..."

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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