101700.3(b)(1) California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers (b) Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 0.5 ppb or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number, before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above, as four outlets were identified with lead levels of 5.5 ppb or greater, which exceeds the action level and poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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Based on the record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above, as four outlets were identified with lead levels of 5.5 ppb or greater, which exceeds the action level and poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
101212 Reporting Requirements (f) The items specified in (d)(1)(A) through (H) above shall also be reported to the child's authorized representative. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and documents recieved The facility did not inform the parent of the specific unusual incident or event that allegedly posed a threat to health and safety. This poses a potential health and safety risk.
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Based on interviews and documents recieved The facility did not inform the parent of the specific unusual incident or event that allegedly posed a threat to health and safety. This poses a potential health and safety risk.
101223.2 Discipline (a) Any form of discipline or punishment that violates a child's personal rights as specified in Section 101223 shall not be permitted regardless of authorized representative consent or authorization. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as termination was used as a form of discipline due to child's "behavior." Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as termination was used as a form of discipline due to child's "behavior." Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
101229(a)(1)(a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. It was determined that a child was left without adult supervision which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. It was determined that a child was left without adult supervision which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
101239 Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (a) A comfortable temperature for children shall be maintained at all times. (1)The licensee shall maintain the temperature in rooms that children occupy between a minimum of 68 degrees F (20 degrees C) and a maximum of 85 degrees F (30 degrees C). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The Fireside Room heater is not currently functioning, and the room is being utilized on a daily basis for activities, scheduled at staggered times for each classroom which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The Fireside Room heater is not currently functioning, and the room is being utilized on a daily basis for activities, scheduled at staggered times for each classroom which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
101229(a)(1)Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision:(a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on the interviews and record reviews, the facility did not comply with the section cited above. (C1) was left unattended in the bathroom for approximately 5 minutes, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
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Based on the interviews and record reviews, the facility did not comply with the section cited above. (C1) was left unattended in the bathroom for approximately 5 minutes, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
101238 Buildings and Grounds (a)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 and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on Lead Testing Samples the facility has multiple water faucets and fountains for lead exposure. This is an potential risk to Health and Safety or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
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Based on Lead Testing Samples the facility has multiple water faucets and fountains for lead exposure. This is an potential risk to Health and Safety or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
Reporting Requirements 101212(d)(1)(E) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in... Events reported shall include the following: (E) Epidemic outbreaks. This was not met as evidence by: Based on observation, interviews and record review the facility did not report to licensing within 24 hours that the facility had a positive covid on 12/20/2021 which poses a potential risk to the health safety of children in care.
The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations... This was not met as evidence by: Based on observation, interviews and record review, the facility did not ensure staff and children wore mask indoors during the mask mandate which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety to children in care.