Description: La Escuelita Arcoiris provides a high-quality learning experience through immersion in the Spanish language.
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 was the original agreement. The facility is to retain a copy and the parent is to receive the original. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On the next school day, on 8/9/2020 the original agreements in the files for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 were given to the parents and Escuelita replaced them with copies of the original agreement. In the future, we are aware that all original agreements are for parents to keep, so we will only have copies in each of the children's files. Also, the academic coordinator and Admin's assistant will schedule bi-weekly meetings to review files to make sure everything is up to date. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 did not include the address and telephone number for the enrolling parent's place of employment. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form for Child #1 was updated on 8/5/2020 and now includes both address and telephone numbers for both parents employers. In the future we will make sure to check very detailed information to confirm that it has been filled out appropriately, also, The academic coordinator and Admin's assistant will schedule bi-weekly meetings to review files to make sure everything is up to date. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 did not include written parental consent signed by the parent for emergency medical care for the child. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We got in contact with Child #1's parents on 8/5/2020. The child's file now includes written parental consent signed by the parent for emergency medical care for the child. In the future we will make sure to check very detailed information to confirm that everything in the child's file has been filled out appropriately. Also, The academic coordinator and Admin's assistant will schedule bi-weekly meetings to review files to make sure everything is up to date. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and #3 did not include a complete address for all listed release persons. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents of Child #1 and Child #3 were contacted on the next school day on 8/9/2020 to have them enter the missing information on addresses for all listed release persons. In the future, we will ensure that all information is in the emergency contact forms, as well as, the academic coordinator and Admin's assistant will schedule bi-weekly meetings to review files to make sure everything is up to date. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for Child #5 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 is no longer enrolled in Escuelita, his last day was 8/5/2020. In the future, we will most certainly make sure that all of the required sections are completed and fulfilling all of the requirements. As well as, the admin's assistant and academic coordinator will be meeting every two weeks to ensure that every file is completed thoroughly. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent immunization record on file for Child #1 includes only 2 of 4 recommended Pneumococcal (PVC-13) vaccinations recommended by the ACIP for a child of this age. The most recent immunization record on file for Child #3 includes only 3 of 4 recommended DTAP vaccinations recommended by the ACIP for a child of this age. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The most recent imminuzation record of Child #5 now includes all recommended DTAP vaccinations by the ACIP. Child #1's doctor was contacted and we have received her most updated immunization record via fax, and it has been placed in her file. Meanwhile, Escuelita's last day of summer was 8/5/2020 and is not holding classes until september 8, 2020. With that being said, in the future we will ensure all required vaccinations are fulfilled prior to child starting. In the future we will ensure that all parents fulfill the recommended vaccinations by the ACIP or that we attain a doctors note stating otherwise to make sure all the requirements are met. Also, the admin's assistant and academic coordinator will continue to meet biweekly to ensure all requirements are met. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment on file for Staff person #5, with a hire date of 11/4/19, is dated 2/4/20, after hire. The initial health assessment on file for Staff person #6, with a hire date of 5/6/19, is dated 5/30/19, after hire. The initial health assessment on file for Staff person #8, with a hire date of 2/18/20, is dated 7/30/20, after hire. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #5 and #6 have a valid health assessment on file. Staff person #8 has a health assessment from last year from the state of California, we forgot to place it in her file but it has been placed now. In the future we will make sure that all of the staff requirements are fulfilled prior to staff starting work. To add, admin's assistant and academic coordinator will continue to meet biweekly to ensure all requirements are met. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #5 has documentation of the initial tuberculosis screening results read on 2/6/20, after the hire date of 11/4/19. The file for Staff person #6 has documentation of the initial tuberculosis screening results read on 5/28/19, after the hire date of 5/6/19. The file for Staff person #8 has documentation of the initial tuberculosis screening results read on 7/30/20, after the hire date of 2/18/20. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each staff person has the results of their tuberculosis screening on file. In the future we will make sure that all of the staff requirements are fulfilled prior to staff starting work. To add, admin's assistant and academic coordinator will continue to meet biweekly to ensure all requirements are met prior to staff starting work with Escuelita. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 did not include written parental consent signed by the parent for the facility staff to administer minor first aid procedures. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child # 1's emergency contact form now includes the written parental consent signature from the parent for the facility staff to administer minor first aid procedures. In the future, we will ensure that each form is filled out accordingly by each parent. Also, admin's assistant and academic coordinator will be meeting every two weeks to review staff and children files together to work towards maintaining all documents up to date and to make sure all requirements are met. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #7 did not include 6 hours of annual training for the training year 9/1/18-9/1/19. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Training hours will be submitted for Staff person #7 to be counted for 9/1/18-9/1/19. In the future we will ensure to keep all the old documentation in the files up to a couple of years old guaranteeing proof of a minimum of 6 hours of annual training. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #5 included only 1 written nonfamily reference. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for staff person #5 now includes the two letters of recommendation as well as, their education documents translated into English.In the future we will ensure to get all documents that need to be translated into English as soon as the ones in a different language are received. We will ensure to have every staff requirement fulfilled in its entirety. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent mandated reporter training on file for Staff person #1 is dated 3/11/15, more than 60 months ago. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 has completed his mandated reporter training dated on 8/20/20. In the future, we will ensure to be aware of expiration dates months ahead to make sure all of our staff is always up to date with their requirements and will comply with the CPSL and with chapter 3490. Admin's assistant and academic coordinator will be meeting every two weeks to review each file of both, staff and children and ensure that everything is up to date and everything is fulfilling all of the requirements. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1, does not include an NSOR certificate, which was due to be completed by 7/1/20 as per current CPSL. The file for Staff person #2, with a hire date of 1/6/20, has a child abuse clearance dated 3/30/20, with no provisional hire waiver for the facility and the file does not have a completed NSOR certificate. The file for Staff person #5, does not include an NSOR certificate, which was due to be completed by 7/1/20 as per current CPSL. The file for Staff person #6 does not include a completed NSOR certificate, which was due by 7/1/20 as per current CPSL. The file for Staff person #8, with a hire date of 2/18/20, does not include a completed NSOR certificate, which was due by 7/1/20 as per current CPSL, and the file does not include clearances from California, where she resided in the previous 5 years prior to employment. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1, #2, #5, #6, #8 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1, #2, and #5 stopped working on 8/5/2020; Staff person #6 and #8 are administrative staff who work in the office and did not work in a child care position. Staff person #1's NSOR clearance verification has been placed in his file, it has the date of 8/7/2020. Staff person #5's NSOR document has been placed in her file which is dated for 8/4/2020. Staff person #6's NSOR document has been placed in her file, which is dated 8/13/2020. Staff person #2 stopped working on 8/5/2020 and will not return until the official NSOR documentation is received via mail and submitted to Escuelita to place in their file. Staff person #8 has transitioned to working from home until documentation is placed in the file. The process of obtaining copies of clearance documents from the state of California has begun, once it is all attained, they will all be placed in Nohemi's file as well. In the future we will ensure that all official documentation is in the file prior to staff working, as well as, we will ensure to be aware of expiration dates months ahead to make sure all of our staff is always up to date with their requirements and will comply with the CPSL and with chapter 3490. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #5, who is classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not include translated/interpreted verification of a high school diploma and 2 years of experience with children; or 30 credits in education or a related human services facility; or 15 credits in education or a related human services field with 1 year of experience with children. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All of the documents in Staff person #5's file needing translation have been sent out to the organization that Escuelita is in contact with regarding the need to translate documents, this includes her certificates as well as two letters of recommendation. The file for staff person #5 now includes proof of high school graduation. Staff person #5 will be reclassified as an aid until we receive documentation verifying a total of 2500 hours of child care experience. In the future we will ensure to get all documents that need to be translated into English as soon as the ones in a different language are received. We will ensure to have every staff requirement fulfilled in its entirety |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kits in Rooms 300, 301, 306, 307, 308, and 309 do not contain soap. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A container with soap was placed in the first aid kits for rooms 300, 301, 306, 307, 308, and 309 on 8/5/2020. In the future, we will ensure to have everything in the first aid kits even if the classrooms are not being used at the moment. |
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