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Inspection visit

Facility-requested visit

Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On September 25, 2025, at approximately 2:20pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria Olguin-Leon met with Site Supervisor Briana Huss to conduct a case management visit. LPA explained the purpose of inspection, which was for a classroom addition and an increase of capacity for the school age after school program. Present in the facility today were Site Supervisor and 6 staff supervising 51 school age children. Facility operates an after-school program from Monday \342\200\223 Friday from 6:30am - 8:15am & 12:45pm - 6:00pm and runs full time during non-school days/holidays, including summer. The facility is located on the site of Henry Ford Elementary School and exempt from classroom measurements. Facility is currently licensed for the school age program in portable #A and #B. The facility has requested to add classroom #5 and increase capacity to 91 school-age children. Classroom #5 is a shared classroom; facility will have exclusive use of classroom for after school program. LPA inspected classroom #5 for health and safety hazards. LPA observed a fire extinguisher and an integrated sprinkler alarm system in the classroom. Carbon monoxide detector will be stored in facility emergency backpack, along with first aid kits. Facility will ensure that all the cleaning solutions, poisons, and other chemicals that are dangerous to children are stored inaccessible to the children and will install childproof latches. The classroom has age-appropriate furniture, and the facility will use a cart for additional equipment and school supplies. The classroom has proper temperature, lighting and ventilation. The floor is in good condition and free of any hazards. LPA observed separate boys\342\200\231 and girls\342\200\231 restrooms with plenty of toilet stalls and sinks. LPA observed classroom allows for the desired capacity of 91 school age children. Cont. page 2\342\200\246 Page 2... LPA inspected the outdoor playground for health and safety. The outdoor playground area is completely enclosed with a 5 ft. chain link fence. LPA observed an age-appropriate climbing/slide play structure. LPA observed tanbark underneath play structure to absorb and cushion falls. 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). The Site Supervisor 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. Site Supervisor was reminded that all operating rooms must comply with Title 22 regulations. The Site Supervisor was also reminded to inspect classrooms and restrooms for health and safety hazards prior to use. Prior to approval of additional rooms and an increase of capacity, facility must submit or have the following complete: *Purchase a carbon monoxide detector *Install childproof latches on cabinets *Submit proof of lead testing for classroom #5 *Updated fire clearance. Cont. page 3... Page 3... No deficiencies were cited today under CCR, Title 22, Div. 12, Chapt. 1. A copy of this report, and the \342\200\234Notice of Site Visit\342\200\235 were given to Site Supervisor. A \342\200\234Notice of Site Visit\342\200\235 must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the Site Supervisor, Briana Huss.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the September 25, 2025 inspection of CATALYST KIDS - HENRY FORD (SCHOOL AGE)?

This was a other inspection of CATALYST KIDS - HENRY FORD (SCHOOL AGE) on September 25, 2025. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to CATALYST KIDS - HENRY FORD (SCHOOL AGE) on September 25, 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 other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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