“Based on file review, five(5) out of eight(8) staff did not provide proof of completion of Pediatric CPR and First Aid; which poses a potential Health & Safety Risk to children in care.”California CCLD inspector, Apr 18, 2024 report. Quoted verbatim.
3findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit3with a plan or deadline only
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Castle in the Clouds, Inc.
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May 25, 2023Inspection
3 findings
General Provisions and Definitions
Minor
Based on record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above based on the staff files which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Staff files did not include a copy of the immunization records
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Administrator will request a copy of the staff's immunization records and provide a copy to LPA by June 2, 2023.
Standard 1596.7995(a)(1) · General Provisions and Definitions
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jun 2, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197416779:2023-05-25:1596.7995(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:197416779:2023-05-25:other
Licensure Requirements
Minor
Based on observation, the facility did not comply with this regulation since they do not have an operating carbon monoxide detector installed in the facility which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
The facility will purchase and install a carbon monoxide detector. Administrator will record themselves testing the carbon mooxide detector once it is installed and send the video to the LPA by June 2, 2023.
Standard 1596.954 · Licensure Requirements
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jun 2, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197416779:2023-05-25:1596.954:1
Visit source ID
ca:197416779:2023-05-25:other
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Serious
Based on record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Staff have not renewed the mandated reporter certification.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Administrator will have staff complete the mandated reporter training and provide a copy to the LPA by 06/16/2023.
Standard 1596.8662(b)(1) · Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jun 16, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197416779:2023-05-25:1596.8662(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:197416779:2023-05-25:other
The visit outcome or reported count conflicts with the available finding details. The findings remain visible.
Feb 6, 2023Other visit
No findings recorded
Nov 8, 2022Other visit
No findings recorded
Aug 2, 2022Other visit
No findings recorded
May 24, 2022Other visit
No findings recorded
Feb 15, 2022Other visit
No findings recorded
Jan 13, 2022Other visit
No findings recorded
Nov 19, 2021Complaint investigation · substantiated
1 finding
Supervision and child counts
Critical
This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
Child 1 was found wandering outside of the facility. Director, Administrator and Staff 1 admitted that Child 1 was found outside and walked down to another daycare facility.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director will submit a declaration stating how you will keep the children safe while in care. LPA will provide video links via email for Care and Supervision Section 101229. Director will complete this by 12/01/2021 and provide verification via email.
Standard 101229(a)(1) · Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Dec 1, 2021
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197416779:2021-11-19:101229(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:197416779:2021-11-19:report
Nov 4, 2021Other visit
No findings recorded
Aug 19, 2021Other visit
No findings recorded
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