Routine inspection·May 22, 2025

On May 22, 2025, at approx. 2:05pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria Olguin-Leon conducted an announced random annual inspection at Catalyst Kids \342\200\223 Orion Alternative School age after school program. LPA met with Site Supervisor Alma Garcia Rios and explained purpose of inspection visit. Present today was site supervisor, 1 staff and 20 school age children. Staff and children capacity ratio requirements were observed to be in compliance today. All staff working at facility have criminal background clearances and associated to facility. Facility operates an after-school program following Redwood City school district schedule. Facility hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 6:30AM to 8:15 AM and 1:45 PM to 6:00PM, Thursday 1:00 PM to 6:00PM, Facility is closed during the summer. LPA inspected the indoors and outdoors of classroom for health and safety hazards. Facility operates an after-school program on the campus of Orion Elementary School in portable classroom # B. Classroom is clean and orderly and has proper temperature and ventilation. There are plenty of age-appropriate toys/games, art/crafts material, furniture (sofas and tables), and learning materials all in good repair. Flooring in classroom is safe and clean and equipped with rugs. Trash containers have tight fighting lids. After school children use restroom located on the upper level of school. LPA observed there were separate restroom for boy and girls. One urinal in boy\342\200\231s restroom was broken, per school custodian a service order has been submitted to school for repair. LPA observed restroom to be in need to repair and cleaning. There is a separate staff restroom on school site. Kitchen is equipped with two refrigerators, a stove, and microwave for storing and cooking meals. All cleaning products, chemicals and toxins are stored behind locked cabinets and inaccessible to children. LPA inspected school playground which has large climbing play structures with slides and in good repair. Play structure is age appropriate for children ages 5-12 yrs old. LPA observed tanbark underneath play structure to cushion falls. Children have access to a large blacktop area and grass area for children to run and play. LPA observed trees for providing shade to children in care. Playground is fenced off with a 5 ft chain link fence. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, or other bodies of water. Per Site supervisor, there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. Cont. page 2\342\200\246 Page 2... Facility provides meals to children in care, LPA observed menus posted. Children bring their own labeled water bottles from home and are refilled with purchased water gallons. Kitchenette was clean and cabinets were equipped with childproof locks. LPA observed snacks stored properly in cabinets and refrigerator to prevent contamination. First aid kit is fully stocked with medical supplies. Incidental Medical Services were discussed and medication reviewed. Sick children are isolated in classroom in area not being used and away from other children. LPA reviewed sign in/sign out on Hubbe app., facility staff use app to sign children into after school program and parents sign children out using a PIN# on Hubbe app. Classroom has fully charged fire extinguisher. Classroom is equipped with a working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. Classroom has a landline and staff use walkie talkies and cell phones to communication with staff and for emergencies. LPA reviewed 5 children\342\200\231s records and 2 staff records, which were all complete. The facility has all necessary paperwork posted in classroom for review which ncluded: Facility License, Notification of Parent's Rights, Notification of Personal Rights, Car Seat Law, and Emergency Disaster Plan. Last emergency disaster drill was conducted on May 21, 2025, and is properly documented and posted. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, 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/ . 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/ . Cont. page 3\342\200\246 Page 3... 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. 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). Lead testing was completed after due date. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Site supervisor 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 encourages the director to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and new updates. Site supervisor was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process Cont. page 4... Page 4... During LPA\342\200\231s visit no deficiencies were issued in accordance with Title 22 regulations. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements may result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor, Alma Garcia Rios.