Richmond Academy

ALLEGATION(S): Facility staff utilized an inappropriate form of discipline INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On July 12, 2024, at 4.00PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tso conducted an unannounced visit for delivery of the complaint investigation findings and met with the Director, J.W. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection and were granted entry to the facility by the Director. Present, the Director, 6 staff is supervising 42 children. During the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted with children, staff members and parents, and relevant information gathered. Based on the interviews and observation, there was no sufficient evidence to prove that the allegation listed above, occurred. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. Therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview conducted and this report was reviewed with the Director whose signature confirm have read the report. Report must be made available for public review upon request. A copy of this report and appeal rights have been discussed and left with Director. Notice of Site Visit shall remain posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

HSC 1597.16(a)(1) · Type B

(a) (1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based upon record review, the facility tested for lead by non-ELAP certified contractor with the reading 15ppb or lesser while the current California Action limit is 5.5ppb, which poses / posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to the persons in care.

HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) · Type B

(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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 5 staff did not have proof of Measles on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101429(a)(2)(B) · Type B

(B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 1 out of 1 infants in care did not have an accurate sleep log which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.