101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio (b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance. (1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c)) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d). This requirement was not met as evidenced by: observations and record reviews which revealed at least two classrooms were out of ratio. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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observations and record reviews which revealed at least two classrooms were out of ratio. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
101229 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 was not met as evidenced by: interviews and record reviews which revealed during transition to lunch, a child was left unattended in the bathroom for 49 seconds, until discovered by a passing by staff member. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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interviews and record reviews which revealed during transition to lunch, a child was left unattended in the bathroom for 49 seconds, until discovered by a passing by staff member. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
101229 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...Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when C1 was left unsupervised in their classroom for about 46 minutes which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
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This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when C1 was left unsupervised in their classroom for about 46 minutes which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
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Plan of correction due by December 19, 2025
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Type A deficiency
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CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
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101229(a)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
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101216.2 Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties (e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when S1 was left without a fully qualified teacher for 2-3... ...minutes while escorting 12 children to the outdoor play area which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
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...minutes while escorting 12 children to the outdoor play area which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
101229 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...Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on observations and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when C1 was left unsupervised for 30 minutes which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
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This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on observations and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when C1 was left unsupervised for 30 minutes which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
Personal Rights.The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Staff handled children in a rough manner which poses an immidiate risk to the health and safety of children in care.