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25 | On August 23, 2023, at 08:50 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kendal Zirbes met with Facility Representative Rebecca Magana and Zaray Ochoa. The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a health and safety check. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection to the Facility. Present during today’s inspection were 22 preschool age children, three teachers and two additional staff members.
At approximately 09:15a.m. LPA and Rebecca Magana conducted a tour of the Center. LPA and facility representative observed an extension cord running on the ground between two classrooms (3's and 4's). The extension cord ran under the door and along the wall of the 3's classroom for approximately 20 feet. Although the extension cord was running against the wall this was a tripping hazard for the 11 children in the classroom. When LPA and facility representative completed a tour of the 3's classroom, LPA observed one three-pronged electrical outlet had black soot on the socket, the cover plate and on the wall. LPA observed a piece of metal was sticking out of the one of the three prong holes. The electrical outlet was accessible to the 11 children present in the room. Children were engaged in a carpet activity less than 10 feet away from the outlet. After further inspection and interview with the staff member, lights on one side of the room do not turn on. LPA observed one teacher and 11 children in the classroom at the time of the observation. A book shelf was placed in front of the electrical outlet making the item inaccessible to the children in care.
Based on the above observation the Center is not in good repair, therefore a Type A citation for regulation 101238 (a) Buildings and Grounds is being issued as this is an immediate risk to the children in care. Refer to LIC 809D
LPA Zirbes informed facility representative Zarary Ochoa that this report dated 8/23/23 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there are immediate risks to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
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