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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

PACIFICA PLAYSCHOOLLicense 4105004942 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On March 23, 2022 at 11:11 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cowan met with teacher Sarah Scott for a 1 Year Required Inspection. The purpose of the inspection is explained and LPA is granted access to the facility. Upon arrival, the director was not present and teacher Sarah Scott inspected the facility with LPA. The director is not in the office upon arrival but arrives at 11:23 AM to complete the inspection with LPA. Present, in the facility are director, 5 staff, and 44 children in care. Facility is operating within its capacity, and facility is in compliance with staff / child ratio on this day. Facility operates day care Monday to Friday from 07:30 AM to 05:30 PM. LPA toured facility with lead teacher and site director. LPA inspected the day care rooms and play yard. LPA observed facility has smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, fully charged fire extinguisher and working telephone on site. All cleaning solutions, poisons and other chemicals dangerous to the children are stored inaccessible to the children. Facility has age appropriate furniture. Facility floor is in good repair and free of any hazards. There are first aid supplies available in the classrooms. All bathrooms are in working condition. All storage containers for solid waste fitted lids. All food is stored properly to avoid contamination. Food preparation area is free of litter. Food is stored adequately to prevent contamination. Play yard is free of hazards. There is a sufficient amount of bark in the play yard to help absorb the impact of falls. There is water available on the yard as well as in the classroom. Report continues on next page\342\200\246\342\200\246\342\200\246. Page 2 LPA observed the sign in / out sheet. PLA observed that parents are using full signatures. Facility has license and all other required documents posted and visible for the public. There are menus posted at least one week in advance and are visible to the child's authorized representative. Facility\342\200\231s last emergency drill was conducted 3/18/22 and is properly logged. At 11:54 AM, LPA reviewed the facility records. LPA reviewed 10 random children's files. Children\342\200\231s files are complete with all required Licensing documents. LPA reviewed 5 staff files. At 12:10 PM, LPA observed that staff did not have Health Screening and TB clearance. These are potential risks to children in care. Type B citations are issued this day. 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. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 . Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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. Page 3 Director is aware that all staff is required to complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com . LPA observed the completion certificates on file. LPA encourages the director to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and new updates. >See next page for deficiencies Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with site director Suzanne Wheeler. This report must be available in the facility for public review. Notice of site visit is to be posted for 30 days. Director was advised any additional questions to call Office, M-F, 8am-5pm, 650-266-8800 or 1-844-538-8766. Website: www.cdss.ca.gov Copy of this report was reviewed and will be emailed to the director, Suzanne Wheeler at PACIFICAPLAYSCHOOL@COMCAST.NET by the close of business on 3/2/22. Confirmation of receipt is required. Signed copy of this report will be stored in the facility file.

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.

  • PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [1] out of [5] [(staff] [files] which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101217(a)(12)Type B

    Based on (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [1] out of [5] staff files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the March 23, 2022 inspection of PACIFICA PLAYSCHOOL?

This was a inspection inspection of PACIFICA PLAYSCHOOL on March 23, 2022. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to PACIFICA PLAYSCHOOL on March 23, 2022?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [1] out of [5] [(staff] [files] whi..."

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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