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13 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alanna Gontarek conducted an unannounced Complaint Inspection to investigate the above complaint allegations. LPA met with owner/Director Sara Gurley. LPA toured the indoors and outdoors of the facility. Census was taken. There were 9 children present with 1 teacher in classroom #2, 6 children present with 2 teachers in the classroom #1, 9 children present with 1 teacher in the classroom #5, 10 children present with 1 teacher in the classroom #6, 9 children present with 1 teacher in the classroom #7, and 6 children present with 1 teacher in the classroom #8.
During the course of the investigation, LPA physically and visually inspected facility. At 9:38, during walk through, LPA observed a black mouse trap set on floor and mouse dropping on floor by wall near snack cubbard, and on the ground in between the shelves inside classroom #3. Director stated, "We have a little mouse." LPA observed a hole 6 1/2 centimeters wide and 5 1/2 centimeters long in ceiling of room #3, a hole 90 centimeters wide and 38 centimeters long located behind non-used air conditioning unit, a hole behind the toilet, and clutter on the back shelf in classroom #3 at 9:49 a.m. Pictures were captured. |
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32 | During the walk through, at 9:37 a.m., LPA observed a leak on the outside of classroom #2. During continuation of indoor tour, at 9:53 a.m., LPA observed loose faucets, not secured to wall, with open hole in classroom #4 at 9:54 a.m. Pictures were captured. After interviews, at 2:54 p.m., LPA conducted a 2nd tour of facility, and observed mouse droppings in the art shed.
LPA interviewed Director/Owner of the Preschool Program Sara Gurley and staff. Per cooberating disclosures made by the Director/Owner and staff during interviews conducted and LPA observations, it was determined that the facility does have a rodent issue and facility is in disrepair. LPA obtained and reviewed facility roster and extermination work order dated: 10/20/2020 and leak estimate invoice text messages confirming to fix leak dated 11/12/2020, and scheduled to be fixed 12/21/2020.
This agency has investigated the complaints alleging: Facility has rodents and Facility is in disrepair. Based on the information, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be Substantiated. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter Number 1), are being cited on the attached LIC. 9099D.
This poses a potential Health & Safety risk to clients in care.
At 4:45 p.m., an exit interview was conducted with Director/Owner Sara Gurley. Appeal Rights were provided and given. A copy of the report and the Notice of Site Visit were given. The Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. |
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(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.
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7 | Per Director, staff will come into facility on December 21st, 2020 organize, remove clutter, and deep clean the classrooms. Per Director, staff and DIrector will complete the Pest Management Course and submit completion certificates to LPA Gontarek by the POC due date 12/31/20. Per Director, |
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14 | will have all holes in the building walls sealed, seal openings, and seal roof soffits and vents using a mesh screen . Per Director, a staff meeting will take place tomorrow, 12/9/20. LPA requested Agenda and notes, & correction pictures. Director states scheduled extermination 12/21/20. |
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