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Inspection visit

Follow-up

GROWING FOOTPRINTS & GROWING FOOTSTEPS-LOS GATOSLicense 4307105951 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Samantha Yip and Jessica Bongardt conducted an unannounced Case Management- Other inspection. LPA met with Assistant Director Vanessa Chavira-Manrique and explained the reason for the inspection. The purpose of this inspection is to discuss supervision. At 3:36PM, LPAs observed that children were outside. LPAs observed that one staff was at the sandbox and one staff was on the field. There was one child that was behind the slide on the play structure. Staff cannot visually see the child from where they were. At 3:56PM, LPA observed that a staff went over the child. LPA discussed with Assistant Director Vanessa that children need to be supervised at all time including visually. As a result of this inspection, a Type B citation was issued. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed Assistant Director Vanessa Chavira-Manrique. A notice of site visit has been issued and must remain posted for 30 days.

Citations

1 citation 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.

  • RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION

    Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, LPAs observed that a child was behind the slide of the play structure. A staff did went over to the child. There were two staff present, but cannot visually see the child from where they were positioned. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 15, 2023 inspection of GROWING FOOTPRINTS & GROWING FOOTSTEPS-LOS GATOS?

This was an other inspection of GROWING FOOTPRINTS & GROWING FOOTSTEPS-LOS GATOS on December 15, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to GROWING FOOTPRINTS & GROWING FOOTSTEPS-LOS GATOS on December 15, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet ..."

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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