GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL

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 October 9,2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Payenda Seddiqi and Andrea Cortez, met with Facility Director Caitlyn Strong, for an unannounced case management inspection to assist director with California Department of Social Services (CDSS) website training. LPAs reviewed emergency disaster, verified CPR (Pediatric) training. LPAs observed a census of 5 preschool children being supervised by 2 staff. Facility Director was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. LPAs inspected all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service, and outdoor play areas. Hazardous items were inaccessible to children. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. Furniture and equipment were in safe, operable condition. Outdoor activity space and equipment were in good repair and free of loose or sharp parts. LPAs observed adequate cushioning in areas underneath climbing equipment and adequate shade provided. Toileting facilities were in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. Food preparation space was hygienic, and all food protected against contamination. Uncontaminated drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. Trash bins have tight-fitting lids. LPAs observed medications were stored in a central location and an ample amount of first aid supplies available. LPAs observed a functional carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher within the facility. LPAs observed authorized representatives are using full legal signatures on the sign in and out sheet. There are no bodies of water on the premises. LPAs reviewed facility records including child's records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. LPAs reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed that each child's file contained the required licensing documentation. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Jeevun Birk-Miller NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Payenda Seddiqi LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/09/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/09/2025 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 3 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by