Smart Start Preschool

CCR 101238(a) · Type B

(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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: The facility has three toilets for children. During the inspection, one toilet was not in operable condition which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care,

CCR 101238.2(d)(1) · Type B

(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (1) In a safe condition for the activities planned. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: During the inspection LPA observed a large metal car, which is designed to be a stationary bouncing car, that was flipped on its side on the play yard and accessible to children which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

CCR 101238.2(e) · Type B

(e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: During the visit, the facility did not have sufficient material to absorb falls under and around the climbing equipment which is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

CCR 101239(o)(1) · Type B

(o) Playground equipment shall be securely anchored to the ground unless it is portable by design. (1) Equipment shall be maintained in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observed the wooden play structure to have sharp, splintering wood which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children 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: S1 did not have proof of immunization for measles during the visit which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care

CCR 101212(b) · Type B

(b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: The facility failed to report director changes to CCL within the required 10 days which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

CCR 101238.2(d)(1) · Type B

(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (1) In a safe condition for the activities planned. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPAs observed the wooden play structure to wobble when pressure was applied. LPAs also observed exposed nails on the play structure which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

CCR 101223(a)(2) · Type B

Personal Rights. The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: staff engaed in a verbal altercation with a parent in the presence of children which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Facility staff violated child's personal rights INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) C.A. and B.G. conducted an unannounced visit to investigate the above allegation. LPAs met with licensee R.G. and teacher P.T.)C. During the investigation LPAs conducted interviews. During interviews LPA received conflicting information and is not able to determine if a child's personal rights were violated while in care. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is deemed unsubstantiated. Exit interview and report reviewed by telephone with R.G. and in person with P.C. Notice of Site visit was provided and must be posted for 30 day. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101238.2(e) · Type B

(e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. There is not sufficient cushion material to absorb falls which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101217(d) · Type B

(d) All personnel records shall be maintained at the child care center and shall be available to the licensing agency for review. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. R.G.'s file was not available during the inspection which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101221(a) · Type B

(a) The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. C5 did not have a complete file available during the inspection which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101239(0)(1) · Type B

This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA oberserved the play structure to have slight movement when force was applied to it which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Facility has insects INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) C.A. conducted an unannounced visit to investigate the above allegation. LPA met with R.G. During the investigation LPA toured the facility and conducted interviews. It was reported that the facility has insects. LPA did not observe insects during the inspection. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is deemed unsubstantiated. Notice of Site Visit was provided and must be posted for 30 days. Exit interview and report reviewed with R.G. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101238(a) · Type B

Buildings and Grounds 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. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA observed the border around the play structure to be broken and a gate to be rusty which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

CCR 101223(a)(2) · Type A

Personal Rights The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by staff rinse towels that are soaking in bleach water and use the towels to clean children's hands. which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff do not sanitize daycare children's changing area INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) C.A. conducted an unannounced visit to investigate the above allegation. LPA met with R.G. During the investigation LPA toured the facility and conducted interviews. It was reported that staff do not sanitize the diaper changing area. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is deemed unsubstantiated. Notice of Site Visit was provided and must be posted for 30 days. Exit interview and report reviewed with R.G. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: