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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

FRIENDS TO PARENTS, INC.License 4105188335 citations on this visit
5 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On July 18, 2024, at approximately 8:30am, Licensing Program Analysts, (LPAs) Alvarado and Tapia-Mandujano conducted an inspection and met with Director, Kaman \342\200\234Carmen\342\200\235 Lo. Present in the facility are Director Kaman Lo and Eight staff members supervising 36 children ages 6 months-3 years old. All adults present supervising children in the facility have criminal background clearances and are associated with facility. During the Health and Safety inspection of the entire facility, LPA\342\200\231s observed the facility to have some wear and tear throughout the classrooms and need additional maintenance to ensure the health and safety of children (Technical Violation was received). At approximately 9:10am, LPA\342\200\231s observed a larger crib in classroom 5 with an infant child inside of the crib with the latch lock faced forward and partially unlocked. At approximately 9:15am, in the back side of classroom 5/8 (sleeping room), LPAs observed a pink blanket in one of the infant cribs with no infants present. At approximately 9:35am, LPA\342\200\231s observed an unqualified staff alone with a group of 3 infants leave the classroom. Per interview and observations, LPAs determined that infant sleep logs were not being maintained. Sleep logs that were provided to LPA\342\200\231s were from March 2024 and prior. Due to this determination, there are potential health and safety risk for the children in care. Please see LIC 809D for more details and deficiency cited. Continued on Page 2... Page 2 Continued... In classrooms 3/4, LPA\342\200\231s observed 12 toddlers with 2 staff members. Approximately 3-5 minutes later, LPA\342\200\231s observed one child being taken to the classroom next door (Classroom 2/1). Classroom 3/4 was operating over teacher child-ratio. Due to this determination, there was an immediate health and safety risk for the children in care. Please see LIC 809D for more details and deficiency cited. During the inspection, LPAs provided Technical Assistance on Safe Sleep Regulations and Records to be maintained. LPAs also answered questions Director had around CCR regulations and provided resources. ***California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Div. 12, Ch 3) were cited on this day. One type \342\200\234A\342\200\235 violation was issued today. Director is advised to provide a copy of the Evaluation Report and all Type \342\200\234A\342\200\235 Deficiencies cited, to the parents and guardians of children currently enrolled in care and to parents of newly enrolled children during the next 12 months. A signed and dated LIC 9224 shall be maintained in all Children's files. Notice of site Visit will be posted and should remain posted for 30 days, failure to post will result in an immediate civil penalty. This report must be available in the facility for public review. An exit interview was conducted with Director, Kaman \342\200\234Carmen\342\200\235 Lo. Appeal Rights were provided.

Citations

5 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.

  • 101216.3(c)Type A

    101216.3: Teacher Child Ratio:(c) :Child development programs funded by the California Department of Education and operating under Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations are not required to meet the teacher-child ratios specified in (a) and (b) above. Title 5 staffing ratios shall apply in such centers."This requirement is not met by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, Facility did not comply with this section cited above as LPAs observed 12 toddlers with 2 staff members, which poses an imediate heath, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101416.3(b)Type B

    101416.3(b): Infant Care Aide Qualifications and Duties: "An infant care aide shall work under the direct supervision of the director, the assistant director or a fully qualified teacher, except as provided for in Section 101416.5(d)(1)."This requirement is not met by: Based on observation and interview, Facility did not comply with this section cited above. At approximately 9:35am, LPA’s observed an unqualified staff alone with a group of 3 infants leave the classroom which poses a potential Health, Safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101429(a)(2)(C)Type B

    RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION FOR INFANTS

    101429(a): Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants: (2) "Sleeping infant(s) shall be directly observed by sight and sound at all times...(C) Documentation shall be maintained... and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following:1. Date, 2. Infant’s name,.3. Time of each 15-minute check, 4. Initials of staff person who conducted each check."This requirement is not met by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, Facility did not comply with this section cited above as Sleep logs that were provided to LPA’s were from March 2024 and prior which poses a potential Health, Safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101439.1(f)Type B

    INFANT CARE CENTER SLEEPING EQUIPMENT

    101439.1:Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment: (f) "Cribs shall be free from all loose articles and objects, including blankets and pillows."This requirement is not met by: Based on observation and interview, Facility did not comply with this section cited above. At approximately 9:15am, in the back side of classroom 5/8 (sleeping room), LPAs observed a pink blanket in one of the infant cribs with no infants present, which poses a potential Health, Safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101439(g)Type B

    101439: Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies: (g) "Furniture shall be maintained in good repair and safe condition."This requirement is not met by: Based on observation and interview, Facility did not comply with this section cited above as LPA’s observed a larger crib in classroom 5 with an infant child inside of the crib with the latch lock faced forward and partially unlocked, which poses a potential Health, Safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 18, 2024 inspection of FRIENDS TO PARENTS, INC.?

This was a other inspection of FRIENDS TO PARENTS, INC. on July 18, 2024. 5 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 4 Type B.

Were any citations issued to FRIENDS TO PARENTS, INC. on July 18, 2024?

Yes, 5 citations were issued (1 Type A, 4 Type B). The first citation was for: "101216.3: Teacher Child Ratio:(c) :Child development programs funded by the California Department of Education and opera..."

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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