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Inspection visit

Facility-requested visit

Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On September 24, 2025, at approximately 1:30pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria Olguin-Leon arrived at the facility. LPA met with Program Lead, Alma Garcia Rios and Site Supervisor Briana Huss. The purpose of the inspection was explained which was for an unannounced Case Management visit for a room addition and an increase of capacity. Present in the facility today were Site Supervisor, Program lead, two staff supervising 18 school age children. School age program days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday mornings 6:30am - 8:30am and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday from 1:30pm \342\200\223 6:00pm & Thursday 12:30pm- 6:00pm and on super minimum days dismissal is at 11:45am during school year. Facility operates 6:30am \342\200\223 6:00pm during the summer. The facility is located on the site of Orion Elementary School and exempt from classroom measurements. Facility is currently licensed for the school age program in portable CDC2 (previously #B). The facility has requested to add classroom #104 and #204 and increase capacity to 84 school-age children. LPA inspected Rooms #104 and #204 for health and safety hazards. LPA observed fire extinguishers and an integrated sprinkler alarm system in each classroom. Carbon monoxide detectors will be stored in facility emergency backpacks, 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. Classrooms have age-appropriate furniture, games and books. Classrooms have proper temperature, lighting and ventilation. Flooring is in good condition and free of any hazards Classroom #104 is equipped with two bathrooms and a sink. Classroom #204 is located on the second floor and the bathrooms are located outside of the classroom. LPA observed classrooms allow for the desired capacity of 84 school age children. Cont. page 2\342\200\246 Page 2... LPA inspected the outdoor playground located behind classroom #104. Outdoor playground areas are completely enclosed. LPA observed an age-appropriate climbing/slide play structure. LPA observed poured rubber underneath playground to absorb and cushion falls. LPA observed outdoor sinks and umbrellas to provide shading to children in care. 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 director 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 Supervsior was also reminded to review classrooms and restrooms for health and safety hazards prior to usage of the rooms. Prior to approval of additional rooms and an increase of capacity, facility must submit or have the following complete: *Required Postings must be posted or made available in a centralized, visible area for all parents to see, and include the: License; Passenger Safety Laws; Notice of Parent Rights; Personal Rights; Emergency Disaster Plan; Earthquake Preparedness Checklist. *Purchase a carbon monoxide detector *Install outlet covers *Submit proof building was built after 2010. *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.

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What happened during the September 24, 2025 inspection of CATALYST KIDS - ORION ALTERNATIVE (SCHOOL AGE)?

This was an other inspection of CATALYST KIDS - ORION ALTERNATIVE (SCHOOL AGE) on September 24, 2025. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to CATALYST KIDS - ORION ALTERNATIVE (SCHOOL AGE) on September 24, 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 an other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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