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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

CASA DEI BAMBINILicense 4262166574 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On March 7 2024 at 2:00PM Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Giovani Gonzalez and Julia Meli conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection. At the time of inspection LPAs observed 2 teachers assistants providing care for 5 children. When LPAs arrived Site Supervisor Melissa Monge was not present however they later arrived at 2:51PM. At the time of arrival LPAs spoke to Staff 1 (S1) and asked for the director or authorized representative.. S1 informed LPAs that Site Supervisor and teacher in charge had left.. LPAs asked S1 how many units they had and S1 stated that they had 6 units. LPAs asked Staff 2 (S2) how many units they had and S2 stated that they had no units. S1 and S2 were caring for 5 children ages 2-3 years old.. Based on this information, there were no fully qualified teacher present to supervise the teachers assistants at the time of the inspection. 4 Type B deficiencies are being cited on the attached LIC809D. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor Melissa Monge.

Citations

4 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.

  • CHILD CARE CENTER DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES

    101215.1 Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties(f) When the child care center director is absent from the center, arrangements shall be made for a fully qualified teacher as specified in Section 101216.1(c) to act as substitute. This substitute child care center director shall be aware of center operations, including total enrollment; shall be trained in program operation; and shall be designated as an authorized person to correct operational deficiencies that constitute immediate threats to children's health and safety.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: When LPAs arrived at 2:00PM Site Supervisor was not present and there was not a fully qualified teacher present to act as a substitute site supervisor. Site Supervisor arrived at 2:51PM

  • TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES

    101216.1Teacher Qualifications and Duties(c) To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following:(1) Twelve post-secondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care programThis requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPAs spoke to staff present at the time of arrival and were informed that S1,S2 did not have 12 post-secondary units. No fully qualified teacher was present.

  • TEACHER-CHILD RATIO

    (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: At time of the inspection S2 and S2 were caring for 5 children, however neither were a fully qualified teacher.

  • 101216(f)Type B

    PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

    101216 Personnel Requirements(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Upon LPAs review of personnel files of staff present during the inspection revealed that no staff had a valid Pediatric CPR/First Aid (EMSA approved) certificate.

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What happened during the March 7, 2024 inspection of CASA DEI BAMBINI?

This was a other inspection of CASA DEI BAMBINI on March 7, 2024. 4 citations were issued: 4 Type B.

Were any citations issued to CASA DEI BAMBINI on March 7, 2024?

Yes, 4 citations were issued (0 Type A, 4 Type B). The first citation was for: "101215.1 Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties(f) When the child care center director is absent from the..."

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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