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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

CREATIVE KIDS - PRESCHOOLLicense 5154025606 citations on this visit
6 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 4/23/24 at 1:53pm, an annual inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Sydney Sims and Tammy Dutra The facilities operating hours are 6:00am to 6:00pm, Monday\342\200\223Friday. The facility was toured at 3:00pm inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. The facility operates in the three rooms. The licensee and staff were supervising 36 children, and operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. There are no pools or bodies of water on the premises. The outdoor activity space was cushioned with bark and free of hazards. Six children's records were reviewed at 1:56pm. Six staff records were reviewed at 2:30pm. The following deficiencies were cited (see LIC 809D): Lead testing was completed late on 8/19/23, While touring at 3:30pm the facility LPAs observed cleaners accessible under kitchen sink, during staff record review at at 2:30pm LPAs observed that S5 was missing LIC 503, and TB test, During record review LPAs observed that facility does not have a fire drill log, During staff record review at 2:30pm LPA observed that (S6) has an expired mandated reporter certificate, During children's record review LPAs observed that C5 is missing a Physicians Report. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. CCC DID NOT COMPLETE TESTING PRIOR TO THEIR DEADLINE. LPA referred licensee to the Department website for lead: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/ . Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee.

Citations

6 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.

  • 101174(d)(2)Type B

    Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by facility not documenting disaster drills which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 count of S5 not having LIC 503 and TB test which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101220(a)Type B

    CHILD'S MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one count of C5 not having Physicians report which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101238(g)Type B

    BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by cleaning solutions being accessible to children in the kitchen under the sink which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one count of S6 having expired mandated reporter certificate which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • ARTICLE 3. Administration

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, facility did not test before 1/1/23 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the April 23, 2024 inspection of CREATIVE KIDS - PRESCHOOL?

This was a inspection inspection of CREATIVE KIDS - PRESCHOOL on April 23, 2024. 6 citations were issued: 6 Type B.

Were any citations issued to CREATIVE KIDS - PRESCHOOL on April 23, 2024?

Yes, 6 citations were issued (0 Type A, 6 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by facility not documen..."

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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