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 comply with the section cited above in the outdoor flooring the in the infant playground was unsafe due to parts of the artificial grass was missing exposing the black material, rocks and dirt which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
(b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by Based on observation and interview conducted, it has been determined that 8 infants were left in the room with 1 staff. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Outdoor Activity Space (b) The outdoor activity space shall be situated to: (1) Provide a shaded rest area for the children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and interviews, four (4) staff stated the shade in the infant yard broke a few months ago leaving the area without shade This poses as a potential risk to health and safety of children 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 101238.2(b)(1) - 101238.2(b)(1)
Official code
101238.2(b)(1)
Medium concern: Facility condition
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General Sanitation (e) Washing, cleaning and sanitizing requirements ...shall include: (2) Carpeted floors and large throw rugs that cannot be washed shall be vacuumed at least daily...(A)Small rugs that can be washed shall be shaken or vacuumed at least daily... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the rugs and mat in the outdoor area were damp and full of dirt and insects came crawling out of the rugs when inspected. There was a bucket with stagnant brownish water where the toys were.This poses as a potential risk to health and safety of children in care.
Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (d) Swings, playpens and all such equipment and furniture shall be assembled or installed according to the manufacturer's instructions, and shall be maintained in good repair and safe condition. (2) A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a child care center in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.846. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, and interview, at 9:00am LPA Odom observed a baby bouncer inside the napping area and 9:20am LPA observed a baby walker in the outdoor infant playground, staff were not utilizing the baby equipment. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 7, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101439(d)(2) - 101439(d)(2)
Official code
101439(d)(2)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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, interview, record review, at 10:45am while reviewing staff files, 1 out of 4 staff were missing their health screening form LIC503. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.