Personal Rights (1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 5 children are missing Personal Rights (LIC 613A) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 11, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(b)(1) - 101223(b)(1)
Official code
101223(b)(1)
Medium concern: Child guidance
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Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the storage shed that contains objects that could be a danger to children was not locked and accessible, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 5, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)
Medium concern: Staff training
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(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 observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 3 staff do not have a completed Mandated Reporter training, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Lead Testing (1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview with the licensee, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the licensee did not complete the lead testing as the facility no longer has drinking fountains and only uses water bottles for drinking. LPA informed the director that at one point the facility did have drinking fountains which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 31, 2024
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
HSC 1597.16(a)(1) - 1597.16(a)(1)
Official code
1597.16(a)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
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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 evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 3 times that the LPA was present at the facility children were observed to be alone without supervision which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 4, 2024
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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: Facility condition
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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 LPA observed knives, adult scissors and a screwdriver in a drawer located in the kitchen that was accessible to children in care which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 23, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)
Medium concern: Hazardous access
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Buildings and Grounds (g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed cleaning solutions under the kitchen sink and observed the safety latch to not be in good repair which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 23, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(g) - 101238(g)
Official code
101238(g)
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Child's Medical Assessments (a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 5 children do not have completed LIC701 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 11, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220(a) - 101220(a)
Official code
101220(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Immunizations (g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 5 children does not have immunizations on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 11, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220.1(g) - 101220.1(g)
Official code
101220.1(g)
Medium concern: Child guidance
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Personal Rights (1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 5 children do not have a signed LIC613A which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Posting of License (a) The license shall be posted in a prominent, publicly accessible location in the center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the facility license is not posted for the public which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 10, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101160(a) - 101160(a)
Official code
101160(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
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Application for License (18) Evidence that the applicant has posted signs at the entrance to the child care center that provide the telephone number of the local health department and information on child passenger restraint systems pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1596.95(g) and Vehicle Code sections 27360 and 27360.5. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA did not observe the telephone number or the local health department and information on child passenger restraint system which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 10, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101169(d)(18) - 101169(d)(18)
Official code
101169(d)(18)
Low concern: Administrative posting
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Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (a) Each licensee shall have a disaster and mass casualty plan of action. The plan shall be in writing and shall be readily available. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA did not observe disaster plan and lead teacher did not know where it was located which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 10, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101174(a) - 101174(a)
Official code
101174(a)
Medium concern: Hazardous access
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Buildings and Grounds (g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed cabinet under the kitchen sink to have broken safety latches leaving the cleanin solution accessible to children which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 1, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(g) - 101238(g)
Official code
101238(g)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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 evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed 2 children inside classroom #2 alone which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 10, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
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Activities/Napping (c) A teacher-child ratio of one teacher supervising 24 napping children is permitted provided that the remaining teachers necessary to meet the overall ratio specified in Section 101216.3(a) are immediately available at the center. (1) An aide who is 18 years of age or older, and who meets the requirements of Sections 101216 and 101216.2, may supervise 24 napping children in place of a teacher if the conditions specified in (c) above are met. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Staff # 2 and Staff #3 stated that S3 supervises children during nap time alone. S3 is not a qualified aide which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 1, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101230(c)(1) - 101230(c)(1)
Official code
101230(c)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
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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 LPA did not observe training certificate for Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 17, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Personnel Requirements (1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA did not observe TB test for Staff #1 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 17, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
Official code
101216(g)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Child's Medical Assessments (a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA did not observe Child #1 have a Physican Report in file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 17, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220(a) - 101220(a)
Official code
101220(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Immunizations (g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA did not observe immunizations for Child #1, Child #3 and Child #4 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 10, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220.1(g) - 101220.1(g)
Official code
101220.1(g)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Personal Rights (1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA did not observe LIC613A in Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 3, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(b)(1) - 101223(b)(1)
Official code
101223(b)(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Teacher-Child Ratio (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed Staff #4 being left alone with 16 children which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 10, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
Official code
101216.3(a)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
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Teacher-Child Ratio (h) Persons employed for clerical, housekeeping and maintenance functions shall not be included as teachers in the teacher-child ratio. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Staff #3 has been providing care and supervison when she is not a qualified aide which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 10, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(h) - 101216.3(h)
Official code
101216.3(h)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA heard Staff #1 yelling at Child #1 and Child #3 in front of the class and Staff #4 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 10, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(1) - 101223(a)(1)
Official code
101223(a)(1)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) 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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA heard Staff #1 tell Staff #4 what Child #1 and Child #3 did and starting asking the rest of the children if that was appropriate. LPA observed Child #1 and Child #2 put their heads down which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 10, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
Official code
101223(a)(3)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed 2 children toilets that were added to the staff restroom along with an additional sink for children which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.