“Based on information obtained, interviews and video footage obtained C#1 was was obsered to be outside of the facility premises.”California CCLD inspector, Mar 19, 2024 report. Quoted verbatim.
2findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit2with a plan or deadline only
1 citation is awaiting report review, so its type is not yet counted above. Everything above is quoted or counted from California CCLD records; nothing is generated. This is not a safety rating.
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Michelle D. Johnson
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Mt. Washington Preschool and Child Care Center
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in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event.
This requirement was not met as evidenced by Unusual incident report that was submitted to the Department on 04/24/23. An unusual incident occurred on 04/03/23 and was not reported to the department within the required 24 hours. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. This is a repeat violation within 12 months. Civil penalties are being assessed.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Site supervisor will take training on Reporting Requirements usign the CCL videos. LPA will be sent a written statement on what was learned frmo the video.
POC due date 05/08/23.
On March 15, 2023, a staff member placed a shelf in front of an exit door in an attempt to prevent children from leaving the classroom. Disclosures were made by staff confirming this incident. This was a immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Building and Grounds
All outdoor and indoor passageways, stairways, inclines, ramps, open porches and other areas of potential hazard shall be kept free of obstruction.
This requirement was not met as evidenced by staff disclosures. Interim Director states that shelves will not be placed in front of doorways. The facility plans to reccomend to the building that door alarms will be placed on the doors. Written statement will be sent to LPA by 04/17/23.
Standard 101238(c)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Apr 17, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:198008722:2023-04-14:101238(c):1
Visit source ID
ca:198008722:2023-04-14:report
Standard 101216.3(a)
Critical
it was observed that on February 24, 2023 at approximately 9:52 AM there were 14 children present in the Preschool classroom with one teacher and on March 15, 2023 at approximately 10:00 AM there were 14 children present in the Preschool classroom with one teacher; these instances placed the facility out of ratio. This is an immidiate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Interim Director states she will make sure that the facility is in ratio at all times. They are hiring an additional teacher that is set to start on May 1, 2023.
Standard 101216.3(a)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Apr 17, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:198008722:2023-04-14:101216.3(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:198008722:2023-04-14:report
Mar 30, 2023Other visit
1 finding
Standard 101170(e)
Critical
for the facility on 03/30/2023. LPA observed that teachers, Emely Galdamez and Nancy Clara, are present in the facility and do not have a criminal record clearance on file. Both staff have been in the facility for approximately three to four months. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. Civil penalties are being assessed.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
LPA spoke to Director, Michelle Johnson, via telephone. Director states she is trying to associate both staff to the facility at this time. POC due date: 04/03/2023.
Standard 101170(e)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Apr 3, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:198008722:2023-03-30:101170(e):1
Visit source ID
ca:198008722:2023-03-30:other
Aug 10, 2022Other visit
3 findings
Standard 101212(d)
Minor
in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event.
This requirement was not met as evidenced by facility file review and disclosure by the AD. Incident #1 occurred on 07/13/22 and reported to the Department on 08/05/22. The facility became aware of the incident on 07/15/22; Incident #2 occurred on 07/29/22 and was reported to the Department on 08/05/22 via phone. The facility was required to report both incidents to the Department within 24 hours and failed to do so. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director states a reporting requirements training will be held with Site Supervisors and Assistant SIte Supervisors. LPA will be sent a staff sign in by POC due date of 08/24/22.
Standard 101212(d)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 24, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:198008722:2022-08-10:101212(d):1
Visit source ID
ca:198008722:2022-08-10:other
Standard 101223(a)(3)
Severity N/A
Severity: N/A — not provided
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Correction due Aug 12, 2022. No state verification date is shown.
Standard 101223(a)(3)
State severity
N/A — not provided
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 12, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:198008722:2022-08-10:101223(a)(3):1
Visit source ID
ca:198008722:2022-08-10:other
Standard 101229(a)(1)
Critical
by disclosures in interviews. On 07/29/22 S#1 left a child unsupervised. The teacher came in from the playground with the children and went to the classroom. A child was left in the hallway and the security guard that stays in the hallway found the child approximately 1-2 minutes later. The security guard informed the Assistant Director. The Assistant Director then took the child to the classroom where S#1 was serving lunch. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of the child in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director states the teacher was terminated. A copy of termination paperwork was obtained. Director will have a training with staff, LPA will be sent a staff meeting completion/sign in by POC due date of 08/12/22.
Standard 101229(a)(1)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 12, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:198008722:2022-08-10:101229(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:198008722:2022-08-10:other
May 4, 2022Inspection
2 findings
Sign In and Sign Out
Minor
Based on Licensing staff observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1, out of 1, Licensing staff observed that 3 children were not signed in which is 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
Licensee states she will e-mail parents to remind them to always sign the child in and out and its a licensing requirement. Teachers will also be responsible in reminding parents at drop off to sign children in and sign out at pick up.Binders would be transferred in the classroom for easier access.
Standard 101229.1(a)(1) · Sign In and Sign Out
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
May 14, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:198008722:2022-05-04:101229.1(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:198008722:2022-05-04:inspection
Outdoor Activity Space
Serious
Based on licensing staff observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1, Licensing staff observed that there is a broken light cover that is accessible on the outdoor play graound. Licensing staff also observed pieces of wood on the yard which are not being used., 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
Corrections were completed during this inspection.
Standard 101238.2(d)(2) · Outdoor Activity Space
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
May 14, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:198008722:2022-05-04:101238.2(d)(2):1
Visit source ID
ca:198008722:2022-05-04:inspection
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