Outdoor Activity Space (d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the out door playground, where LPAs observed water balloons and deflated balloons as well as an unwrapped hose which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
***THIS IS AN AMENDED REPORT WHICH SUPERSEDES THE PREVIOUS REPORT*** (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 Director and staff statements stating a eloped the facility without their knowledge. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care. Health and Safety Code 1596.99(c)(3) warrants an immediate 500.00 civil
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 3, 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)
Higher concern: Child guidance
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(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 Director and staff statements stating a eloped the facility without their knowledge. This poses an immediate 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 is not met as evidence by: Based on observations and interviews, facilty did not comply with ensuring children had direct supervision at all times. This poses an immediate risk to children in care.
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Based on observations and interviews, facilty did not comply with ensuring children had direct supervision at all times. This poses an immediate risk to children in care.
101216.3(a) 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 evidence by: Based on LPA observations of sign in/out sheets and staff interviews, facility was operating out of ratio on at least one occasion (12/13/2023). which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Based on LPA observations of sign in/out sheets and staff interviews, facility was operating out of ratio on at least one occasion (12/13/2023). which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Licensure Requirements Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 0 carbon monoxide detectors were installed at the facility which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 27, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.954 - 1596.954
Official code
1596.954
Medium concern: Environmental health
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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 observation interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to faucet being used as a secondary source of water when bottled water is not available was not tested for lead, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.