BAKERSFIELD PLAY CENTER, INC

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above LPA observed in the entrance hallway to preschool room there is a small ledge or step about 2 inches high that needs repair it could be a tripping hazard for staff and children.which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32Records: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance. LPA reviewed 10 children’s files and 6 staff files. LPA evaluated transcripts and signed the Evaluation of Teacher Qualifications (LIC 9095) form for one staff member. LPA reviewed the facility roster & personnel report. At least one opening/closing staff member has a current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid Certification. Mandated Reporter certificates were reviewed. Director was reminded of their responsibility to renew CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter certificates every two years. Sign in and out procedure was observed and documents reviewed. Emergency Drills are recorded and performed at least every six months. Per facility representative, there are no firearms on the premises. Documents required to be posted in a prominent area were reviewed. Observations: At 11:40am, LPA Uribe accompanied the director to escort two children from the day care to the neighboring elementary school. The elementary school is located two properties over from the facility and is a short walk's distance. LPA Uribe observed the procedure of dropping off the afternoon TK class students and the pick up of the morning TK class students as performed each day by facility staff. LPA Uribe, the director, and the child picked up from the elementary school arrived back at the facility around 11:55am. Children who attend school at the elementary school (TK or Kindergarten) will be picked up from or dropped off at their classrooms by facility staff at the child care center. LPA Uribe observed that the facility staff who escort the children to and from the school maintained visual supervision of the children at all times while walking them to, from, and on campus of the elementary school. LPA Uribe observed the staff member walk the children onto campus and to the door of their classroom and ensured t

Based on interview, a child was left without the supervision of a teacher, including visual supervision which resulted in the injury of a child in care.

Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above LPA observed in the entrance hallway to preschool room there is a small ledge or step about 2 inches high that needs repair it could be a tripping hazard for staff and children.which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.