Guidepost Montessori at Plum Canyon · Infant Center, Santa Clarita

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...This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on observation and interviews, C1 obtained a head injury that required medical attention due to the play yard being 1 Head of School stated that any holes/dips that are present on the play yard will be filled with soil by POC date. uneven and having dips withing the grass. 8

Health-Related Services: The licensee shall make prompt arrangements for obtaining medical treatment for any child if necessary. The licensee shall obtain emergency medical treatment without specific instructions from the child's authorized representative if the authorized representative cannot be reached immediately, 1 Head of school will retake the preventative health and safety training by POC date and forward certificate to LPA. or if the nature of the child's illness or injury is such that there should be no delay in getting medical treatment for the child. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interview and record review, staff disclosed that 911 was not called for C1 becoming unconscious. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. 8

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 evidence by: Based on interviews and record review, C1 obtained a finger injury due 1 Head of school stated, that staff will ensure that chidren are not near the doors when staff are exiting the classroom. Head of school stated the facility has installed safety guards on the door frame to prevent future injuries. to classroom door closing on C1's finger and C1 needing medical attention that resulted in C1's finger to be cut and C1's nail to be split in half. 8

Reporting Requirement: Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. 1 Head of school, stated she will report incident reports during working hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified 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 evidence by: Based on observation, interivew and record review, facility did not file incident report in timely manner. 8

Reporting Requirement: Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. 1 Head of school, stated she will report incident reports during working hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified 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 evidence by: Based on observation, interivew and record review, facility did not file incident report in timely manner. 8