101221(a)A separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review only 4 out of 6 children present had a file but they were not complete and 2 out of 6 children present did not have a file available. This is a potential safety risk to the children in care
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Based on record review only 4 out of 6 children present had a file but they were not complete and 2 out of 6 children present did not have a file available. This is a potential safety risk to the children in care
At Least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to health and safety code 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities. Based on record review 3 of 4 staff did not have a valid Pediatric CPR and First Aid approved by Emergency Medical Services Authority EMSA which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
(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, interview and record review, the facility did not remove exposed screws from a piece of wood painted yellow in the outdoor play area which poses and potential Health, safety and/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, the Director did not did not have drinking water tested for lead which poses an potential Health, safety and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 9, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1597.16(a)(1) - 1597.16(a)(1)
Official code
1597.16(a)(1)
Medium concern: Hazardous access
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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 facility staff did not keep outdoor play area safe by allowing children to play on top of green turf cover which poses a potential Health, safety and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 9, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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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 facility staff did not making cleaning solutions inaccessible to children by storing Clorox wipes on a wooden cabinet in the children's classroom, which poses a potential Health, safety and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 9, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(g) - 101238(g)
Official code
101238(g)
Medium concern: Facility condition
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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 facility staff did not maintain the outdoor activity space to be free of hazards. LPAs observed exposed nails, sharp and pointy edges on plastice equipment, and a loose pole on the chain link fence. This poses a did potential Health, safety and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 9, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.2(d)(2) - 101238.2(d)(2)
Official code
101238.2(d)(2)
Medium concern: Staff training
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Personnel Requirements (2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation licensing staff did not have health screening report in personnel file which poses a potential Health, safety and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 9, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 101216(g)(2) - 101216(g)(2)
Official code
101216(g)(2)
Medium concern: Staff training
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Personnel Requirements (B) A copy of the signed LIC 9052 (11/94) shall be kept in the employee's personnel record. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, facility staff did not have LIC 9052 - Notice of Employee Rights on file, which poses a potential Health, safety and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 9, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 101216(l)(1)(B) - 101216(l)(1)(B)
Official code
101216(l)(1)(B)
Medium concern: Environmental health
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Food Service (16) Pesticides and other similar toxic substances shall not be stored in food storerooms, kitchen areas, food-preparation areas, or areas where kitchen equipment or utensils are stored. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the facility staff stored disinfectant wipes on the counter in the kitchen area next to the water filter jug. This poses a potential Health, safety and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 9, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101227(a)(16) - 101227(a)(16)
Official code
101227(a)(16)
Medium concern: Staff training
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Teacher Qualifications and Duties (g) A photocopy of the teacher's Child Development Permit as specified in (c)(3) above, or a photocopy of the teacher's transcript(s) documenting successful completion of required course work, shall be maintained at the center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview Director did not provide a photocopy of teacher's transcripts which poses and potential Health, safety and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 9, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.1(g) - 101216.1(g)
Official code
101216.1(g)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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Personnel Records (a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (12) Tuberculosis test documents as specified in Section 101216(g). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation Director did not have Tuberculosis test documents on file for employees which poses a potential Health, safety and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Criminal Record Clearance (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department or This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not obtain California clearance or a criminal record exemption for S2, which poses an immediate Health, safety and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 24, 2022
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e)(1) - 101170(e)(1)
Official code
101170(e)(1)
Low concern: Administrative posting
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Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (2) The drills shall be documented. This documentation shall be kept in the child care center for at least one year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not document disaster drills conducted at least every 6 months, which poses a potential Health, safety and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 24, 2022
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101174(d)(2) - 101174(d)(2)
Official code
101174(d)(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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not store paint closed cans where they would be inaccessible to children which poses a potential Health, safety and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 14, 2022
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(g) - 101238(g)
Official code
101238(g)
Medium concern: Facility condition
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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, interview and record review, the licensee did not maintain the outdoor activity space to be free of hazards. Paint buckets, toilets, and other construction materials were observed in the outdoor activity space, which poses a potential Health, safety and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 24, 2022
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.2(d)(2) - 101238.2(d)(2)
Official code
101238.2(d)(2)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
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Sign In and Sign Out (d) The sign-in and sign-out sheets with the signatures required by this section and by Section 101226.1 shall be kept for one month and shall be available at the center for review by the Department. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not provide sign in / sign out sheets with signatures available for review, which poses a potential Health, safety and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 24, 2022
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229.1(d) - 101229.1(d)
Official code
101229.1(d)
Medium concern: Facility condition
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Food Service (19) All food shall be protected against contamination. Contaminated food shall be discarded immediately. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not discard contaminated food immediatly. LPA observed expired milk (expiration date: 10/06/22) stored in the refrigerator, which poses a potential Health, safety and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.