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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

CHILDREN'S COURTYARD, THELicense 4344157672 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samantha Yip conducted an unannounced Required- 1 Year inspection. LPA met with Assistant Director Rocio Andrade and explained the reason for the inspection. Director Annabelle Calasanz arrived shortly after. There were 70 children and at least twelve (12) staff present. There is a board to post required posting, such as notification of parent's rights and car seat law. License is posted by the front door. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:30AM to 6:30PM. LPA reviewed electronic sign in/sign out. LPA toured the inside and outside of the facility with Assistant Director Rocio. Disinfectant, cleaning supplies, and other items that could pose a risk to children were inaccessible to children. There are toys and equipment for children. Floors were observed to be clean and free of tripping hazard. Bathroom for children were observed to be functioning. There is fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and a carbon monoxide detector. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted on 02/2023. Director stated that there are no weapons, such as firearms, stored at the facility. The outdoor area is fenced. Areas around play structure have resilient material. Shaded rest area is provided through trees and canopy. There were no bodies of water observed during today's inspection. Drinking water outside is provided through water fountains. --------------------continues on 809 dated 04/04/2023 page 2--------------------- ---------------continuation of 809 dated 04/04/2023 page 1---------------------- Facility provides meals and snacks to children. There is a menu posted. Kitchen used to prepare meals and snacks had hot and cold running water. Drinking water inside is provided through water bottles and Brita filter and cups. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. Medications were not in the original packaging. The prescription medication expired on 02/03/2023. Director notified parent regarding the expired medication. LPA discussed that medication needs to be in the original packaging and for non-prescription medication that it needs to have the child's name on it. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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 . A copy of the facility roster was obtained during today's inspection. 12 children's files were reviewed during today's inspection. The records reviewed include but not limited to physician's report, admission agreement, and immunization records. LPA discussed about ensuring that forms are accurate and signed. Seven (7) staff files were reviewed during today's inspection. The records reviewed during today's inspection were Mandated Reporter training and education credit. There is a staff who completed the CPR/1st Aid. CPR/1st Aid was completed through Medic 1st Aid and does not have verification that it is EMSA approved. Director will send proof of a staff with a valid CPR/1st Aid. -----------------continues on 809 dated 04/04/2023 page 3-------------------- --------------continuation of 809 dated 04/04/2023 page 2------------- S-1 was present at the facility. Director stated that S-1 does help out in the classroom. S-1's fingerprints were separated from the facility. Director transferred S-1's fingerprints during today's inspection. 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. As a result of this inspection, a Type A and a Type B citation were issued. A civil penalty of $500 was issued for caregiver background check. An exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Annabelle Calasanz. A notice of site visit has been issued and must be posted for 30 days. LPA Samantha Yip informed Director Annabelle Calasanz that this report dated 04/04/2023 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Samantha informed the Director, Annabelle, to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 04/04/2023 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

Citations

2 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.

  • CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. S-1 has cleared fingerprints, but was not associated to the facility.

  • HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of one objects, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Prescription medication expired on 02/2023.

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What happened during the April 4, 2023 inspection of CHILDREN'S COURTYARD, THE?

This was a inspection inspection of CHILDREN'S COURTYARD, THE on April 4, 2023. 2 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to CHILDREN'S COURTYARD, THE on April 4, 2023?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (1 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which posed an immediate health, safet..."

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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