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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

CATALYST KIDS - FARIALicense 430709551
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marilou Monico met with Denise Reyes, Program Lead, for an unannounced Required - 1 Year Inspection. LPA explained to Denise the purpose of today's inspection. LPA observed the following posted materials: Facility's License, Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights, Child Car Seat Law, Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Emergency Disaster Plan, Menus, Activity Schedule, and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist. The center's operating hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The facility serves children from kindergarten to 6th grade in Rooms 16 and 17. The indoor and outdoor areas of the facility were inspected. The teacher-child ratio was in compliance. Furniture and equipment were observed to be age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Cleaning products and other items that are dangerous to children were stored in locked cabinets. Floors were clean. The school age children will use the girls' bathroom (1 toilet and 2 sinks) and boys' bathroom (2 toilets and 2 sinks) in between Rooms 16 and 17. There is a separate staff stall available located in the girls' bathroom which an isolated child can use if needed. There are bathrooms located at Faria Elementary School available for the school age children if needed. The facility provides afternoon snacks to children. Foods and beverages were kept protected against contamination and spoilage. Drinking water is available for the children indoor via individual water bottles, pitchers and disposable cups. LPA observed trash cans with tight fitting lids for the disposal of solid waste. The facility has fire extinguisher, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Site Director states that there are no firearms in the facility. Drinking water is readily available for the children outdoor via individual water bottles. The school age children utilized the Faria Elementary School playground after school hours. The playground has climbing structures with tanbarks as resilient material underneath and around the structures. Shade is provided by trees and building overhang. There were no bodies of water observed. Continuation on next page: LPA reviewed 10 children's files. Children records reviewed include Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Information, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment, Parent's Rights Receipt, Personal Rights Receipt, and Health History. LPA obtained copy of children's roster. Three (3) staff files were reviewed. At least one staff member present during the inspection has current CPR/First Aid certification. LPA reminded Site Director that the Mandated Reported Training for Child Care Providers (AB1207) shall be renewed by staff every two years. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. Site Director states that none of the children enrolled currently using any medication. 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 Site 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. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process . As a result of this inspection, there were no deficiencies cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Denise Reyes, Program Lead. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.

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 November 30, 2022 inspection of CATALYST KIDS - FARIA?

This was a inspection inspection of CATALYST KIDS - FARIA on November 30, 2022. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to CATALYST KIDS - FARIA on November 30, 2022?

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 a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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