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... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, Director did not report the incident in which a tree fell in the playground during day care hours, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 16, 2025
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Type B deficiency
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CCR 101212(d) - 101212(d)
Official code
101212(d)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, Director did not remove the debris from the play structure or create a barrier to prevent access to day care children.
Licensees shall maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level of 5 ppb in all outlets subject to the testing requirements of these Written Directives, for the health and safety of children in care. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: On 12/03/24, licensee failed to maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level for water lead testing resulting with values of 5.5 ppb or greater for Faucet “A” – Sink Faucet, in the kitchen, with a result of 8.7 ppb. Water testing results identified with Action Level Exceedance as defined in WD section 101700.3. are not deemed safe to drink. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
(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, water fountains used for drinking or food preparation were not tested for lead contamination which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 26, 2024
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Type B deficiency
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HSC 1597.16(a)(1) - 1597.16(a)(1)
Official code
1597.16(a)(1)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the director did not conduct a disaster drill within the past 6 months which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 26, 2024
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Type B deficiency
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CCR 101174(d) - 101174(d)
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101174(d)
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 record review, the director (S1) and staff 2 (S2) did not possess current mandated reporter training certificates which poses 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, water fountains used for drinking or food preparation were not tested for lead contamination which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 30, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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HSC 1597.16(a)(1) - 1597.16(a)(1)
Official code
1597.16(a)(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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the director did not conduct a disaster drill within the past 6 months which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 30, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 101174(d) - 101174(d)
Official code
101174(d)
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, staff 1 (S1) and staff 2 (S2) did not possess current mandated reporter training certificates which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.