Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the carpet in Classroom A was observed to be heavily stained and dirty throughout the carpet area which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 8, 2026
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(n) - 101239(n)
Official code
101239(n)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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Napping Equipment (c) Each cot or mat shall be equipped with a sheet to cover the cot or mat and, depending on the weather, a sheet and/or blanket to cover the child. (2) Bedding shall be individually stored so that each child's bedding is identifiable and no child's used bedding comes into contact with other bedding. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in childrens bedding were observed to be in contact with otherchildrens bedding, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 8, 2026
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239.1(c)(2) - 101239.1(c)(2)
Official code
101239.1(c)(2)
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. (1) Storage areas for poisons shall be locked. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations interviews the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, LPA Perry did observe In classroom B, cabinet had 1 container of Lysol Wipes and Lysol Spray bottle was not observed to be locked which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons 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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: facility did not report to the department that the gate was not functioning.
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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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: facility did not report to the department that the gate was not functioning.
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 is not met as evidence by: Per interviews with Staff C#1 had a bite mark on cheek and didn't observe the incident happen. Though no child received medical attention, a lack of supervision occurred.
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in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Per interviews with Staff C#1 had a bite mark on cheek and didn't observe the incident happen. Though no child received medical attention, a lack of supervision occurred.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 12, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
Medium concern: Child guidance
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101223 Personal Rights states (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 was not met as evidenced by Based on information obtained and interviews conducted, C#1 was injured while in care and staff did not see what happened which poses an potential risk to the health and safety of the children.
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Based on information obtained and interviews conducted, C#1 was injured while in care and staff did not see what happened which poses an potential risk to the health and safety of the children.
Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties: An aide assisting a fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c)) in the supervision of up to 18 preschool-age children, pursuant to Section 101216.3 shall meet the following requirements... This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on record review Staff #2 does not have the qualifications to be a teacher aide. This poses a potential health and safety risk for children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 12, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.2(d) - 101216.2(d)
Official code
101216.2(d)
Medium concern: Staff training
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Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties: A child care center director shall complete 16 hours of health and safety training if necessary pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on record reivew Staff #5 does not have a preventative health and safety training. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children 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 and interview, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in, LPA observed an 8in blue bucket of water filled to the top. Per teacher Pricilla that has always been there because the teachers use that water outlet to get water but is aware that water outlet is leaking which poses an immediate danger to the health and safety of the children. LPA obtained video and photos. LPA also observed classroom doors that lead to public area to be accessiable to children and the push latch to be at childs level which gives children easy access to public. Main entrance and exit door does not conatain an alram and the push handle is placed at childs level. Exit door that leads to public access is easliy accessiable to children with the turn of the knob, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspector notes
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 and interview, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in, LPA observed an 8in blue bucket of water filled to the top. Per teacher Pricilla that has always been there because the teachers use that water outlet to get water but is aware that water outlet is leaking which poses an immediate danger to the health and safety of the children. LPA obtained video and photos. LPA also observed classroom doors that lead to public area to be accessiable to children and the push latch to be at childs level which gives children easy access to public. Main entrance and exit door does not conatain an alram and the push handle is placed at childs level. Exit door that leads to public access is easliy accessiable to children with the tur...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 26, 2024
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)
Higher 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 observations, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in not maintaining a safe environment for the children in the outdoor play area. LPA did observe a body of water in the outside play yard which is accessible to the children. LPA observed an 8 inch blue bucket of water filled to the top, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 24, 2024
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)
Low concern: Administrative posting
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Administration of Child Care Licensing (a)(1) Each licensed child day care facility shall post a copy of any licensing report pertaining to the facility that documents either a facility visit or a complaint investigation that results in a citation for a violation that, if not corrected, will create a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. The licensing report provided by the department shall be posted immediately upon receipt, adjacent to the postings required pursuant to Section 1596.817 and on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door to the facility and shall remain posted for 30 consecutive days. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and nterviews, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in not having previous licensing report dated 6/11/2024 which indicates 2 Type A violations posted, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction / follow-up note
Administration of Child Care Licensing (a)(1) Each licensed child day care facility shall post a copy of any licensing report pertaining to the facility that documents either a facility visit or a complaint investigation that results in a citation for a violation that, if not corrected, will create a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. The licensing report provided by the department shall be posted immediately upon receipt, adjacent to the postings required pursuant to Section 1596.817 and on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door to the facility and shall remain posted for 30 consecutive days. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and nterviews, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in not having previous licensing report dated 6/11/2024 which indicates 2 Type A violations posted, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in c...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 21, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8595 - 1596.8595
Official code
1596.8595
Medium concern: Hazardous access
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Storage Space (d) Combustibles, cleaning equipment and cleaning agents shall be stored in an area separate from food supplies in a locked cabinet or in a location inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above, LPA did observed a bleach gallon on the floor near the file cabinet making it accessible tot the children. LPA did observe a chemical, Isopropanol 70% on the floor in the kitchen and Sanidry Disinfecting wipes, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 24, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.4(d) - 101238.4(d)
Official code
101238.4(d)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (o) Playground equipment shall be securely anchored to the ground unless it is portable by design. (1) Equipment shall be maintained in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in, play structure to have visible spiders, cobwebs and chipped paint on the play structure. Play yard also has lots of debris, cobwebs, a sandbox that is littered which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 28, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(o)(1) - 101239(o)(1)
Official code
101239(o)(1)
Medium concern: Facility condition
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Food Service (18) All kitchen, food-preparation and storage areas shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish; and measures shall be taken to keep all such areas free of rodents and other vermin. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in, kitchen area where food is prepared not to be clean, sanitary and ceiling to have exposed water damage, along with part of the inside ceiling exposed and hanging down. LPA also observed sink where children’s utensils are washed to have exposed wood, mold, exposed nails and grimy which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.