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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

A PLACE TO GROWLicense 434414567
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

#2 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), James Santos conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year inspection at the facility today. LPA met with Kalin Tiernan, Administrator and Vinda Tarverdian, Assistant Director and discussed the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility inside and outside with the Assistant Director. Facility's License, Notification of Parents’ Rights, Child Car Seat Law, Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Emergency Disaster Plan, and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist, Activities schedule and Menu were observed to be posted. The center's operating hours are Monday through Friday 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The classrooms and activity areas were observed to be clean and in good order. Furniture and play equipment were observed to be age appropriate and in good condition. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other chemical items and sharp objects are stored and inaccessible to children. Children's restroom is clean and in good operating condition. The center has a fire alarm system, fire extinguishers and smoke detectors were observed in the facility. Director stated that facility does not have weapons and ammunition on the premises. Trash cans for solid wastes have tight-fitting covers on. The playground and outdoor area is surrounded by appropriate fencing and the surfaces are safe for the children. The outdoor and play equipment are age appropriate and in good condition. There are sufficient resilient materials in the playground area. There are no bodies of water observed. The kitchen area is clean and free of litter. All food and beverages that require refrigeration are stored in covered containers in the refrigerator. Copies of children's roster were obtained. Ten (10) children's records were reviewed which include Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Contact, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment form, receipt of Parent Rights Notice, Personal Rights Notice, Medical Assessment and Immunization. Five (5) staff records reviewed include Criminal Record and Child Abuse Index Clearance, Health Screening Report with TB Clearance, Immunization (Measles, Pertussis, and Flu) record, CPR/First Aid, Mandated Reported Training, Lead Poisoning Prevention certification and required education and training. Sign in and sign out records and fire/disaster drill logs were reviewed. Disaster drills are conducted every month. School has an electronic sign in and out system. LPA reviewed with director the violations that would result in an immediate assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $500. Applicable civil penalties for those adults who have not received fingerprint clearances, are not associated to the license, and who come in contact with or provide care and supervision to the children. For an initial violation, civil penalty amounts to $100.00 per person per day up to $500.00 per person. For a subsequent violation within a 12-month period, civil penalty amounts to $100.00 per person per day up to $3000.00 per person. Care providers are encouraged to visit the Department’s website at www.cdss.ca.gov [Shortcut: www.ccld.ca.gov ] to access resources on Regulations, Adoptions of new laws, pay annual fees etc. Director stated that they a not planning to provide (Incidental Medical Services) IMS at this time. No deficiencies cited during today's inspection. A copy of this report was provided to the director. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED, POSTED NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE FACILITY, 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.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 26, 2021 inspection of A PLACE TO GROW?

This was a inspection inspection of A PLACE TO GROW on August 26, 2021. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to A PLACE TO GROW on August 26, 2021?

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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