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Facility Evaluation Report

N.a.p.d. Center for Creative Achievement, Bakersfield08/19/2025Licence 157208250

Capacity250
Census99
Date signed08/20/2025 08:41:35 AM
Name of licensing program analystLisa Salazar
Name of licensing program managerBrenda Chan
The inspector’s account

On 08/19/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Salazar arrived to the facility unannounced to conduct the required Annual Inspection Visit. LPA was greeted by Program Director, stated the purpose of the visit and was allowed entry into the facility. Program Director provided a tour of the facility inside and out.

LPA observed 6 classrooms and 7 work groups at the time of visit. Classrooms were observed to have 6 clients to 1 staff. Facility was observed to be from any passageway obstruction / fire hazards. Facility temperature was 76 degrees F. Bathrooms were toured and observed to clean and free from odor, have operational lights, running water. Trash cans with tight fighting lids and hand washing postings were observed.

Clients bring their own lunches to program and are stored with their personal belongings in classrooms. Facility has a food program through USDA that provides breakfast, snacks and lunch. There is also a snack bar/store available for clients to purchase their own food, receipts are provided to participants in care for purchases.

Facility does disperse medications. Medications were observed to be locked in a medication room located off the back patio next to the kitchen. There are three participants with a Restricted Health condition in the facility. (Diabetes). All three participants have glucose meters in their arms that read their Blood sugar and monitoring is done through a phone application. 1 out of 3 require insulin, which is self administered by participant. No staff assist with blood sugar. The client is able to disperse their own medication which is stored in the fridge in the medication room. One participant uses a portable oxygen machine. The fire department has been notified there is oxygen in the building. First aid kit was observed and contained all required items.

Smoker detectors were observed to be hard wired. Fire Extinguishers were observed throughout the facility with a service date of 03/11/25. The exterior tour of facility’s activities area was conducted and found to be free from debris. A covered outdoor seating area and full size basketball court was observed for client’s in care.

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