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Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed there is no separation between the crib area and indoor activity space. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Director and staff did not have proof of a current CPR & 1st Aid training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not completing the mandated reporter training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on LPA's request to review records and director provided a blank LIC 9227 this poses and potential Health and Safty risk to children in care.

Based on LPA request to review records and Director was unable to provide a written plan of indoor and outdoor activities.This poses and potential Health and Safty risk to children in care.

Personal rights (a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on LPA’s interviews and observation revealed that S#1 failed to wear a face covering per PIN 21-29CCP dated 11/23/21which was still in effect which poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.

Based on LPA"s record review, children records were missing documents.

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

Based on LPA's review of staff records LPA observed several documents missing and incomplete.This poses and potential Health and Safety risk to children in care

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed there is no separation between the crib area and indoor activity space. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Director stated they do not completed the required lead testing. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on LPA's observation and interview that teachers were signing infants in and outhis poses and potential Health and Safety risk to children in care

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

(1) The infant care center shall develop, maintain and implement a written plan to ensure the provision of indoor and outdoor activities designed to meet the needs of infants, including but not limited to:

Based on LPA"s observation of blankets hanging along side the crib and interviews with staff stating parents request use of blankets in the facility during napping. This poses and potential Health and Safety risk to children in care.

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Director and staff did not have proof of a current CPR & 1st Aid training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Personal rights (a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights (7) Not to be placed in any restraining device. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on LPA’s interview, staff leaves children in cribs for 2 hours if not napping or playing which which poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not completing the mandated reporter training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

(b) (1)   On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement was not as evidenced by; LPA observation, interview, and record review of staff file. This poses an potential Health and Safety Risk to children in care.

(a) (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement was not as evidenced by: LPA observation, interview, and record review of S1 staff file. This poses an potential health and safety risk to children in care.

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

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 32(Continued, Page 2...) Sleeping area for the younger infants includes cribs that do not hinder the entrance or exit to the classroom. Cribs were free of loose articles and materials and included a tight fitting sheet. During visit, LPAs observed an infant in a crib that was placed on their back. Infant staff utilize a sleeping log that documents the 15 minute time check of when a napping infant is checked on. LPAs reviewed sleeping logs utilized by infant staff. Upon review, LPAs did not observe a consistent daily sleeping log for napping infants. LPAs observed sleeping logs to include random days throughout the month. LPAs requested infant staff to provide sleeping log from 10/19/2023. Per staff, sleeping log was not maintained for 10/19/2023. There is a separate room utilized for sleeping for the older infants. Cots are utilized for the older napping infants. LPAs observed cots to be appropriately stored. Sheets are stored in infants' individual cubbies. Per director, staff do not maintain sleeping logs for older infants sleeping in cots. LPAs reminded director a daily sleeping log must be maintained for all infants under 24 months. LPAs observed poisons, cleaning solutions and poisons to be inaccessible in classrooms. Both the infant classroom and infant napping area is equipped with a carbon monoxide detector, smoke alarm system and fully charged fire extinguisher. During visit, LPAs tested both carbon monoxide detectors in classroom and sleeping room, which were observed to be working. Infant program shares indoor atrium with preschool program on rotation schedule. LPAs observed atrium to have sufficient toys and materials that were in good condition. There are portable climbing structures with resilient padding underneath. Poles located in atrium were observed to be padded. Licensing documents were observed to be pro

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 32(Continued, Page 2...) Sleeping area for the younger infants includes cribs that do not hinder the entrance or exit to the classroom. Cribs were free of loose articles and materials and included a tight fitting sheet. During visit, LPAs observed an infant in a crib that was placed on their back. Infant staff utilize a sleeping log that documents the 15 minute time check of when a napping infant is checked on. LPAs reviewed sleeping logs utilized by infant staff. Upon review, LPAs did not observe a consistent daily sleeping log for napping infants. LPAs observed sleeping logs to include random days throughout the month. LPAs requested infant staff to provide sleeping log from 10/19/2023. Per staff, sleeping log was not maintained for 10/19/2023. There is a separate room utilized for sleeping for the older infants. Cots are utilized for the older napping infants. LPAs observed cots to be appropriately stored. Sheets are stored in infants' individual cubbies. Per director, staff do not maintain sleeping logs for older infants sleeping in cots. LPAs reminded director a daily sleeping log must be maintained for all infants under 24 months. LPAs observed poisons, cleaning solutions and poisons to be inaccessible in classrooms. Both the infant classroom and infant napping area is equipped with a carbon monoxide detector, smoke alarm system and fully charged fire extinguisher. During visit, LPAs tested both carbon monoxide detectors in classroom and sleeping room, which were observed to be working. Infant program shares indoor atrium with preschool program on rotation schedule. LPAs observed atrium to have sufficient toys and materials that were in good condition. There are portable climbing structures with resilient padding underneath. Poles located in atrium were observed to be padded. Licensing documents were observed to be pro

Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Director stated they do not completed the required lead testing. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

LPA observation, interview and record review that the staff present does not have any units. This poses an potential health and safety risk to children in care.

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected