101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance... This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interview, on at least one occassion, the Director left preschool children with Staff 2, who is qualified as a Teacher Aide resulting in also being out of ratio.
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Based on interview, on at least one occassion, the Director left preschool children with Staff 2, who is qualified as a Teacher Aide resulting in also being out of ratio.
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 has not been met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation, the preschool classroom has several areas where the walls have chipped paint at the children's level, the wall partition is not secured and wobbly, the wall near the toilets have paint lifted, and toilets are missing screw covers.
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Based on LPA observation, the preschool classroom has several areas where the walls have chipped paint at the children's level, the wall partition is not secured and wobbly, the wall near the toilets have paint lifted, and toilets are missing screw covers.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 21, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)
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, on at least one occassion, the Director left preschool children with Staff 2, who is qualified as a Teacher Aide.
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Based on interview, on at least one occassion, the Director left preschool children with Staff 2, who is qualified as a Teacher Aide.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 21, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 101216.2(e) - 101216.2(e)
Official code
101216.2(e)
Medium concern: Child guidance
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101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interview with Administrator, an inapprpriate conversation occured where staff's voice escalated in an area where day care children were present.
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Based on interview with Administrator, an inapprpriate conversation occured where staff's voice escalated in an area where day care children were present.
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Staf #2 did not have proof of taking a mandated reporter since employment, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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 observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, LPA observed that both of the windows in the front of the facility were in need of repair. LPA also observed that the window located in the backyard was broken and in need of replacement or repair, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.