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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

CENTENARY ACADEMYLicense 4344162332 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Pietro Hernandez conducted an unannounced, Required 1 Year inspection, met with the Preschool Program Director, Elda Liu, and explained the nature of today's inspection. The following ratios in the rooms currently used during time of inspection: Front playroom: 1 Teacher and the Director and 9 preschoolers. The facility was in compliance with teacher/ child ratios, children were not left unattended and were constantly under the direct visual supervision of a staff person. LPA noted the staff and children were interacting in various activities. Normal Business hours Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. LPA completed a physical plant inspection touring the building inside and out. No bodies of water were found. Director stated that there are no weapons stored in the facility. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, and other items that are dangerous to children were locked up and inaccessible. Furniture and equipment was in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Facility has age appropriate furniture and equipment. All storage containers for solid waste had tight fitting covers and were in good repair. Facility was free of flies, other insects, and rodents. Facility has adequate indoor activity space for children that is physically separate from space used by the preschool child care center. Water bottles, dishes, and containers of food brought by the child's authorized representative are labeled with the child's name and current date. Facility has at least one functioning carbon monoxide detector, several fire extinguishers (3A40BC) and fire pull stations that meets statutory requirements. Facility has adequate outdoor activity space and play equipment that is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Continued on Page #2. Report dated 11/22/2022 The outdoor activity area is surrounded by appropriate fencing. The play structure and equipment outside were age appropriate in good condition. Areas around play structure were cushioned with resilient materials. Shaded rest areas are provided by canopy and trees. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. NOT ALL All Staff were fingerprinted and associated to the facility. LPA reminded Director of the 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 with a maximum of $500.00 per person. For a subsequent violation within a 12-month period, civil penalty amounts to $100.00 per person per day with a maximum of $3000.00 per person. LPA also reviewed with Director the violations that would result in an immediate assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $500. Director is encouraged to visit the Department\342\200\231s website at www.cdss.ca.gov to access resources for Providers, Title 22 Regulations, Online option to pay Annual License fee, Adoption of new Laws, etc. There was at least one Teacher with current certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid present at the facility during inspection. Children's Roster was reviewed, and will be e-mailed to the LPA. LPA Hernandez reviewed the files of 1 Staff and 8 children. All or the required documentation was available in the Children's file. One staff file was missing and not associated to the facility This facility does not provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. A Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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 Continued on Page #3 of Report dated 11/22/2022 LPA discussed Senate Bill 792, Assembly Bill (AB) 1207 (Mandated Child Abuse Reporting Training) which is required training that began on January 1, 2018 and requires renewal every two years, AB 633 was discussed with applicant Licensing forms, Title 22 regulations, can be obtained through the internet at www.ccld.ca.gov . Mandated Reported Training can be accessed: www.mandatedreporterca.com . Type A citations today, a copy of the Facility Evaluation Report LIC809 has to be posted on the wall and a copy to be given to all parents of currently and newly enrolled children for next 12 months. In addition, copy of LIC9224 Statement Acknowledging Receipt of Licensing Reports need to be signed and kept in child files. A deficiency is being cited based on the LPA observation, interviews conducted, and record review in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. An exit interview was conducted with the Licensee. A copy of this report and appeals rights were discussed and left with the Licensee, Elda Liu, whose signature on this form confirm receipt of these documents. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED, POSTED NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE FACILITY, AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.

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 LPA's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff1, S1, was npt associated tot he facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101217(a)Type B

    PERSONNEL RECORDS

    Based on LPA's observatio], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above Staff 1 did not have a file with required documentation for review which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the November 22, 2022 inspection of CENTENARY ACADEMY?

This was a inspection inspection of CENTENARY ACADEMY on November 22, 2022. 2 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to CENTENARY ACADEMY on November 22, 2022?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (1 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on LPA's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff1, S1, was npt associated tot..."

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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