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The Director stated she called 911 and then her supervisor. Multiple interviews stated that the fire alarm did not go off until children and staff were out of the building. The Director stated that P1 and M1 were walking towards the facility to see if facility was conducting a fire drill or if it was a fire. The Director stated she told P1 and M1 that there was an actually fire in the facility. The Director said that M1 went into the facility. The Director stated M1 said the stove was on and M1 turned off the stove. The Director stated that the Fire Department showed up and unplugged the stove as well as moved the stove. The Director also said that the Fire Department moved the plastic bin from the stove to the cart outside. The Director stated on 10/19/2022, the facility had started repairs on gate and had the stove replaced. The Director stated by 10/20/2022, facilities has repaired the gate. LPA went to the gate with the Director to see if the gate opens. LPA observed that they gate opens easily however the gate is does not close on it's on without force. The Director stated that the top bolt of the gate has rusted. The gate has been inoperable since July 2022. The Director stated since the facility belongs to the School District, they have to wait for the gate to be completely fixed and operable.
The facility failed in complying with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 by not providing a healthy and safe environment by the children passing the fire to evacuate the facility due to the gate in the back not being operable and the fire alarm not being operable until after the staff and children have evacuated the facility.
LPA Christina Watts informed Director Felicia Aranda that this report dated 11/03/22 with 2 Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
Also, LPA Christina Watts informed the Director Felicia Aranda to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 11/03/22 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.
LPA Christina Watts informed Director Felicia Aranda that this report dated 11/03/2022 documents a Type B citation. Type B citation(s) are a potential risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
*SEE LIC 809D FOR DEFICIENCIES*
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Felicia Aranda. Director signed the report acknowledging receipts of documents. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days
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