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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

SCSD HEATHER PRESCHOOLLicense 4140026615 citations on this visit
5 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On October 17, 2022 at 10:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cowan met with director, Jill Davino, for a 1 Year Required Inspection. Purpose of the inspection was explained. Present, in the facility is director, 6 staff, and 31 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 5:30 PM. With 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 classroom. All bathrooms are in working condition. Facility has a sufficient amount of sleeping matts available. LPA inspected facility play yard. There is a sufficient amount of bark to help absorb the impact of falls. There is water available on the yard as well as in the classroom. At 10:17 AM, LPA observed that one child was with out supervision during capacity count. Staff promptly located child. This is a possible risk to children in care. A type B violation was issued this day for this deficiency. Report continues on next page\342\200\246\342\200\246\342\200\246. Page 2 LPA observed facility's sign in / out. LPA observed that parents are using full signatures. Facility has license and all other required documents posted and visible for the public. Facility\342\200\231s last emergency drill was conducted 9/16/22 and is properly logged. At 11:12 AM, LPA reviewed the facility records. LPA reviewed 10 random children's files. At 11:20 AM LPA observed that children did not have Health History and Admission documents on file. This is a possible risk to children in care. Type B violations are issued for these deficiencies. LPA reviewed 5 random staff's files. At 12:14, LPA observed that staff did not have Health Screening and TB Clearance on file. Type B citations are issued for these deficiencies. LPA discussed safety precautions on play yard with site director. LPA discussed the supervision of children, staff files, and facility furnishings with site director. 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 Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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.htm Facility has IMS policy of file with the Regional Office. Page 3 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. >See next page for deficiencies Exit interview is conducted, and report was reviewed with site director, Jill Davino. Notice of site visit is to be posted and shall remain posted for next 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 >This report and rights to comment and appeal were discussed with Licensee. This report must be available in the facility for public review. Licensee 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

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.

  • 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 did not have TB clearance on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101220(b)(1)Type B

    Based on (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 5 children did not have a Health History on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION

    Based on (observation), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 31 children was without supervision during capacity count which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101221(b)(6)Type B

    Based on (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 5 children did not have an admissions agreement on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

    Based on (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 5 staff did not have Health Screnings on file] which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 17, 2022 inspection of SCSD HEATHER PRESCHOOL?

This was an inspection of SCSD HEATHER PRESCHOOL on October 17, 2022. 5 citations were issued: 5 Type B.

Were any citations issued to SCSD HEATHER PRESCHOOL on October 17, 2022?

Yes, 5 citations were issued (0 Type A, 5 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 did not have TB c..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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