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25 | On May 22, 2024, at 1:00p.m.. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kendal Zirbes conducted an unannounced Case Management - Annual Continuation inspection. LPA met with Facility Representative, Kenia Flores Martinez and disclosed the purpose of the inspection. At the time of the inspection there were 12 preschool age children, two teachers, and two additional administrative staff on site.
Child/Personnel Records
LPA reviewed five child records and four personnel files during this inspection. Per LPAs review one of five child files (child 1) was missing documentation of the medical assessment. C1 has been enrolled since 2023. Per interviews with facility representative, the medical assessment occurred however the paperwork could not be documented during this inspection. A technical violation was issued. Per LPAs review the personnel records were complete and contained all required information. Per interview with the facility representative, the child care center director no longer works at the Center. The Department was not made aware of the change. A technical violation was issued.
Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test.
For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for
lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP).
LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Report continued on page two |