(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: C1 walked out of the play area and was left without direct supervision, which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 26, 2026
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
Medium concern: Incident records
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(d) ...during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1)...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) Events reported shall include the following: (C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: facility failed to report incident to Departement which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care.
101212 Reporting Requirements (d) 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. 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. Per investigation, facility failed to report rodent infestation to Licensing Department. This poses a potential risk to health/safety of children in care.
Report comments
Per investigation, facility failed to report rodent infestation to Licensing Department. This poses a potential risk to health/safety of 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.(1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: In July 2023 there were few rat sightings in the sandbox and storage shed. These areas were closed off and children continued to play in rest of the outdoor yard and breezeway. This posed a potential risk to health & safety of children in care.
Report comments
In July 2023 there were few rat sightings in the sandbox and storage shed. These areas were closed off and children continued to play in rest of the outdoor yard and breezeway. This posed a potential risk to health & safety of children in care.