(2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met evidenced by: child was bit in the ear by another child while under the supervision of an aide
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 10, 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)
Higher concern: Supervision
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(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. This requirement was not met evidenced by: Child was not provided first aid for injury sustained and parent was not notified of injury.
To be a fully qualified teacher: (1) Twelve semester or quarter units; and at least six months of work experience...units...child growth and development; child, family and community, or child and family; and program/curriculum. This requirement was not met evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, one of one teacher supervising children does not have child development units to be alone with children, which poses a health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 6, 2024
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.1(c)(1)(a) - 101216.1(c)(1)(a)
Official code
101216.1(c)(1)(a)
Higher concern: Incident records
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report shall be made to the Department...a written report shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. (B) Any injury to any child that requires medical treatment. This requirement was not met evidenced by: Based on observation and video review, teaching staff did not notify director or parent of an injury a child sustained whil in care needing medical attention, which poses a health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 6, 2024
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101212(d)(1)(B) - 101212(d)(1)(B)
Official code
101212(d)(1)(B)
Medium concern: Staff training
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(b) (1) On or before March 30, 2018, child care provider...employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training ...shall complete renewal every two years...of the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met evidenced by: Based on observation, 2 teaching staff is missing the mandated reporter training certificate, which poses a health and safety risk to children in care.
(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 was not met evidenced by: Based on observation, 10 children were being supervised by a teacher's aide, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
To be a fully qualified teacher: (1) Twelve semester or quarter units; and at least six months of work experience...units...child growth and development; child, family and community, or child and family; and program/curriculum. This requirement was not met evidenced by: Based on LPA file review and interview, Teacher 1 has only completed 6 units and does not have 12 units in the specified required areas.
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 an interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having lead testing done before January 1, 2023, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 8, 2023
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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)
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as director stated that documentation has been completed, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 14, 2023
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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: Facility condition
Report finding
Outdoor Activity Space (c) Equipment and activity areas shall be arranged so that there is no hazard from conflicting activities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in due to portable slidewas placed on the cement area which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 17, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.2(c) - 101238.2(c)
Official code
101238.2(c)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Outdoor Activity Space (d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in observing trach, hazardous objects and sand on the cement/play area. which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 17, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.2(d) - 101238.2(d)
Official code
101238.2(d)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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 2 staff files did not have mandating reporting certificates, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 staff members did not have immunization records on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 17, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) - 1596.7995(a)(1)
Official code
1596.7995(a)(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 2 staff members did not have proof of TB tests on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 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: Staff training
Report finding
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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 staff members did not have a signed copy of the LIC 9052 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by the fact that the facility agreed to provide transportation for Child#1, but the child was not taken to his school on one occasion, and was picked up late by the facility per the Director. This is a potential risk to children in care.
OBSERVATION OF THE CHILD Any unusual behavior, any injury or signs of illness requiring assessment and/or administration of first aid by staff shall be reported to the child's authorized representative and recorded in the child's record. -This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Administration was aware of Child 1 touching/grabbing staff, and possibly kissing other children, but did not report it to the child’s parents, though it was documented on internal incident reports. *This poses an immediate health, safety and/or personal rights risk to the children in care.*
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 5, 2022
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226.3(b) - 101226.3(b)
Official code
101226.3(b)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 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: An incident on 02/08/22 when a child touched another child’s genitals was not reported to CCL. In reviewing the file, it was determined that the Center has not reported one Unusual Incident to CCL since they were licensed on 06/07/17.
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE 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 Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f). -This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Karishma Patel has Criminal Background Clearance but is not associated to Blooming Flowers CCC. A civil penalty of $500 has been assessed. *This poses a potential health, safety and/or personal rights risk to the children in care.*
Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties If the child care center director is absent for more than 30 consecutive calendar days, the substitute director shall meet the qualifications of a director. -This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Director Jazmyne Thomas has been out since before March 2020 and though there is a Lead Teacher, the substituate director Antoinette Jordan still has not been designated as director. *This poses a potentil health, safety and/or personal rights risk to the children in care.*
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 28, 2022
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101215.1(f)(1) - 101215.1(f)(1)
Official code
101215.1(f)(1)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Personal Rigths To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. -This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observed that children were not wearing face coverings, even while indoors. *This poses a potentil health, safety and/or personal rights risk to the children in care.*
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 28, 2022
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE 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: Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) .-This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Rebecca Meza is a licensee of a FCCH. Upon LPA's arrival, she was alone on the playground supervising six children. She is not associated to the facility, as verified on the Facility Personnel Report Summary. A civil penalty of $100 has been assessed. *This poses a potentil health, safety and/or personal rights risk to the children in care.*