CREATIVE PLAY CENTER, INC

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 5/8/23 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monica Mathur conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection at Creative Play Center Inc. Center is a Parent Co-op. LPA met with Directors, Cory Gillespie and Danielle Gabellini-Newton and explained the purpose of today's inspection. Facility operates in two rooms: Preschool Room divided into 2 sub-rooms - M/W/F 9AM -11:30AM T/TH 9:45AM - 12:00PM Junior Kindergarten room M/T/W/TH 9:30AM - 12:30PM CLOSED FRIDAY There were no children present during today's inspection as facility had closed for the day. The physical plant was inspected, and LPA toured the premises with the Director. INDOOR SPACE: Classrooms and restrooms were inspected. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items dangerous to the health and safety of children were stored in places inaccessible to them. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment were age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Restrooms for children were observed to be in safe, sanitary, and functioning condition. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. LPA observed a working Fire extinguisher, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Log shows that the last Fire Drill was conducted in October 2022 and next one is due now. Director was reminded drills need to be conducted once every 6 months. Facility does not provide transportation for children, but Director understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in parked vehicles. Required postings were observed to be posted. OUTDOOR SPACE was inspected and observed to be fenced and safe. There is a chicken coop and rabbit enclosure. Director states children are allowed to go in under adult supervision only. Play equipment was maintained in good condition and free of hazards. Areas around and under high climbing equipment were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. Shade is provided and there were no bodies of water observed. Drinking water is readily available to children. SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monica Mathur LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/08/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/08/2023 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 4 FACILITY NAME: CREATIVE PLAY CENTER, INCFACILITY NUMBER: 070200186 VISIT DATE: 05/08/2023 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 32FILE REVIEW: There is at least one staff with current certification in Pediatric CPR/First Aid. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated 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 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. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process. In the areas that were evaluated, no regulatory violations were observed. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Directors, Cory and Danielle. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT was given and must remain posted for 30 days. SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monica Mathur LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/08/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/08/2023

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 5/8/23 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monica Mathur conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection at Creative Play Center Inc. Center is a Parent Co-op. LPA met with Directors, Cory Gillespie and Danielle Gabellini-Newton and explained the purpose of today's inspection. Facility operates in two rooms: Preschool Room divided into 2 sub-rooms - M/W/F 9AM -11:30AM T/TH 9:45AM - 12:00PM Junior Kindergarten room M/T/W/TH 9:30AM - 12:30PM CLOSED FRIDAY There were no children present during today's inspection as facility had closed for the day. The physical plant was inspected, and LPA toured the premises with the Director. INDOOR SPACE: Classrooms and restrooms were inspected. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items dangerous to the health and safety of children were stored in places inaccessible to them. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment were age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Restrooms for children were observed to be in safe, sanitary, and functioning condition. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. LPA observed a working Fire extinguisher, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Log shows that the last Fire Drill was conducted in October 2022 and next one is due now. Director was reminded drills need to be conducted once every 6 months. Facility does not provide transportation for children, but Director understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in parked vehicles. Required postings were observed to be posted. OUTDOOR SPACE was inspected and observed to be fenced and safe. There is a chicken coop and rabbit enclosure. Director states children are allowed to go in under adult supervision only. Play equipment was maintained in good condition and free of hazards. Areas around and under high climbing equipment were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. Shade is provided and there were no bodies of water observed. Drinking water is readily available to children. SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monica Mathur LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/08/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/08/2023 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 4 FACILITY NAME: CREATIVE PLAY CENTER, INCFACILITY NUMBER: 070200186 VISIT DATE: 05/08/2023 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 32FILE REVIEW: There is at least one staff with current certification in Pediatric CPR/First Aid. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated 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 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. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process. In the areas that were evaluated, no regulatory violations were observed. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Directors, Cory and Danielle. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT was given and must remain posted for 30 days. SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monica Mathur LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/08/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/08/2023