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PEPPERTREE SCHOOLS COTTAGE HOUSELicense 4344156031 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kassandra Medrano made an unannounced initial10-day visit and met with Licensee/Director, Danna Osborn, and Co-Director, Jo-Ann Pagan. The purpose of the inspection was explained. LPA Medrano toured the facility and inspected for health and safety hazards. During the investigation, LPA conducted staff interviews and made classroom observations. At 8:34am, LPA observed the "classrooms separate" and observed 6 children and staff, S6 enter the classroom named "club house" which is the classroom that is located separate from the main building closest to the yards. The club house was previously cleared by fire for school age children but has not received fire clearance for the ages that are served on this preschool license.This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care due to this space not receiving fire clearance from Santa Clara County Fire for the children enrolled. Based on observations and staff interviews a type A deficiency will be cited today, and a civil penalty is being issued. California Code of Regulations, Title 22 deficiencies are being cited on the following page(s): "NOTICE OF SITE VISIT" DOCUMENT WAS POSTED ADJACENT TO THE MAIN ENTRY DOORWAY AND VISIBLE TO PARENTS. LICENSEE MUST POST ANY TYPE A DEFICIENCIES DURING TODAYS VISIT WITH THE NOTICE AND LICENSEE UNDERSTANDS THE NOTICE AND TYPE A DEFICIENCIES MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR THIRTY DAYS. REQUIREMENTS FOR AB 633 FACT SHEET AND A COPY OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF LICENSING REPORTS (LIC 9224) WERE DISCUSSED WITH PROVIDER. PROVIDER UNDERSTANDS THIS REQUIREMENT.

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.

  • 101171(a)Type A

    101171 Fire Clearance(a) All child care centers shall secure and maintain a fire clearance approved by the city or county fire department, the district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and observations, it was found that the facility was operating within the "club house" which has not received fire clearance for the children that are in care.This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

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What happened during the July 20, 2023 inspection of PEPPERTREE SCHOOLS COTTAGE HOUSE?

This was a complaint inspection of PEPPERTREE SCHOOLS COTTAGE HOUSE on July 20, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to PEPPERTREE SCHOOLS COTTAGE HOUSE on July 20, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "101171 Fire Clearance(a) All child care centers shall secure and maintain a fire clearance approved by the city or count..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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