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STERLING MONTESSORI

821 STERLING PARKWAY, Lincoln, CA 95648

Facility:
313622397
Type:
DAY CARE CENTER
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
58

Inspection snapshot

Recent higher-concern violation

At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.

Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionJune 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 24, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 42 available inspections for STERLING MONTESSORI from March 15, 2022 through June 16, 2026.

21 inspections recorded violations, with 42 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 16, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio, with a due date of June 17, 2026.

That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
42

11 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
42

13 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
20

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
8

Last 36 months

Local comparison

42 total inspections vs 5 local median in 95648

Compared to 38 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1
Local median
0.2

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
20%

Repeated topics

This provider
8
Local average
0.5

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
(a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, LPA determined that 4 school age children were combined with 16 preschool children during a staff member's ten minute break. This posed an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 17, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101161(a) - 101161(a)
Official code
101161(a)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
A...facility shall provide to the parents...copies of any licensing document pertaining to a conference conducted by a local licensing agency management representative with the licensee in which issues of noncompliance are discussed… (3) The licensee shall require each recipient of the licensing document pertaining to a conference to sign a statement indicating that he or she has received the document and the date it was received. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to 5 children's records missing signed parent acknowledgement of receiving licensing reports pertaining to a 9/12/2025 noncompliance conference. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 1, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8595(d)(3) - 1596.8595(d)(3)
Official code
1596.8595(d)(3)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
1596.8595(c)(2) Upon enrollment of a new child in a facility, the licensee shall provide to the parents...copies of any licensing report...during the prior 12-month period that documents any Type A citation that represents an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to 5 records of children enrolled within the last 5 months missing signed parent acknowledgement of receiving licensing reports documenting Type A citations from the 12 months prior to enrollment. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to 5 records of children enrolled within the last 5 months missing signed parent acknowledgement of receiving licensing reports documenting Type A citations from the 12 months prior to enrollment. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 1, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8595(c)(2) - 1596.8595(c)(2)
Official code
1596.8595(c)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
(e) The failure of an applicant for licensure or a licensee to pay all applicable and accrued fees and civil penalties shall constitute grounds for denial or forfeiture of a license. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above by carrying a balance of $1,936.00 of unpaid annual fees. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 13, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.803(e) - 1596.803(e)
Official code
1596.803(e)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
(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. (1) Storage areas for poisons shall be locked. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to Ortho insect killer poison being stored in the staff bathroom that did not feature a key or combination lock. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 9, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(g)(1) - 101238(g)(1)
Official code
101238(g)(1)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
101215.1(g) A licensee who is responsible for two or more centers may serve as the child care center director of one of the centers...or may serve as the executive director of all of the centers provided that a qualified child care center director is employed for each individual center. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to the director of the facility serving as director at a second center, without a separate qualified director being employed individually for the second center. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to the director of the facility serving as director at a second center, without a separate qualified director being employed individually for the second center. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 6, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101215.1(g) - 101215.1(g)
Official code
101215.1(g)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, 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: Through record review, LPA determined that 6 of the 7 personnel files reviewed did not include valid mandated reporter training certificates. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 6, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(1)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
(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: (11) A health screening as specified in Section 101216(g). Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to 3 of the 7 personnel files not containing a health screening for the employee. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 6, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101217(a)(11) - 101217(a)(11)
Official code
101217(a)(11)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
A licensed child day care facility shall provide to the parents or legal guardians of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing document pertaining to a conference conducted by a local licensing agency management representative with the licensee in which issues of noncompliance are discussed… (3) The licensee shall require each recipient of the licensing document pertaining to a conference to sign a statement indicating that he or she has received the document and the date it was received. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, 5 out of 8 children's files reviewed were missing signed acknowledgments that licensing documents pertaining to a non-compliance conference on 9/12/2025 was provided to parents. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 6, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8595(d)(3) - 1596.8595(d)(3)
Official code
1596.8595(d)(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
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 and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to dishwasher detergent present below the kitchen sink in a cabinet that did not feature a safety lock. The kitchen door remained open throughout LPA visit. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 11, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(g) - 101238(g)
Official code
101238(g)
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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to 3 staff members either having not taken mandated report training or having expired certificates, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 5, 2025
More details
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: Staff training
Report finding
Personnel Requirements (f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to no staff member present having a non-expired pediatric CPR/First Aid certificate. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 5, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(f) - 101216(f)
Official code
101216(f)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
1596.8595(c)(2) Upon enrollment of a new child in a facility, the licensee shall provide to the parents...copies of any licensing report...during the prior 12-month period that documents any Type A citation that represents an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by stating that they have not provided these reports as they were only aware of a 30 day requirement. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
This requirement was not met as evidenced by: based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by stating that they have not provided these reports as they were only aware of a 30 day requirement. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 22, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8595(c)(2) - 1596.8595(c)(2)
Official code
1596.8595(c)(2)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
(b)(1) The notice posted pursuant to subdivision (a) shall remain posted for 30 consecutive days.... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by removing a previously posted notice for a 4/25/2025 visit in which a Type A citation was issued. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 30, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.817(b)(1) - 1596.817(b)(1)
Official code
1596.817(b)(1)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
101216.3(b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, LPA determined that, upon his arrival, one qualified teacher and two aides were supervising 23 children on the outdoor play yard. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care
Report comments
Based on observation and interview, LPA determined that, upon his arrival, one qualified teacher and two aides were supervising 23 children on the outdoor play yard. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 28, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(b) - 101216.3(b)
Official code
101216.3(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
(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 was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to the presence of rodents in the facility, including droppings and a deceased rodent. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 28, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
101216.2(e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to an aide being left alone providing care to children without the direct supervision of a teacher. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to an aide being left alone providing care to children without the direct supervision of a teacher. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 13, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.2(e) - 101216.2(e)
Official code
101216.2(e)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
101216.2(e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, LPA determined that, on 11/1/2024, two aides were left alone supervising children on the outdoor play yard without the presence of a teacher. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on observation, interview, and record review, LPA determined that, on 11/1/2024, two aides were left alone supervising children on the outdoor play yard without the presence of a teacher. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 21, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.2(e) - 101216.2(e)
Official code
101216.2(e)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
101216.3(b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, LPA determined that there was a ten minute period during the visit during which 18 children were supervised by 1 qualified teacher and 1 aide. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on observation, interview, and record review, LPA determined that there was a ten minute period during the visit during which 18 children were supervised by 1 qualified teacher and 1 aide. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 21, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(b) - 101216.3(b)
Official code
101216.3(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification...prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, LPA determined that a cook (S1) working at the facility did not have a valid criminal background clearance to work in a child care center. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 30, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 1596.871(c)(1)(A) - 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Official code
1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
101216.2(e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, LPA determined that, from approximately 10:50am to 10:58am and then from 11:10am to 11:20am, two aides were providing care to 14 children without being under the direct supervision of a qualified teacher. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on observation, interview, and record review, LPA determined that, from approximately 10:50am to 10:58am and then from 11:10am to 11:20am, two aides were providing care to 14 children without being under the direct supervision of a qualified teacher. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 30, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.2(e) - 101216.2(e)
Official code
101216.2(e)
View official report
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Health-Related Services (e) In centers where the licensee chooses to handle medications: (1) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be centrally stored in accordance with the requirements specified below: (B) Each container shall have an unaltered label. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to the storage of an albuterol inhaler that did not feature a prescription label. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 21, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226(e)(1)(B) - 101226(e)(1)(B)
Official code
101226(e)(1)(B)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
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 evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to 19 children being provided care for by 1 teacher and 2 aides which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 21, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
Official code
101216.3(a)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
HSC 1596.8595(c)(1) A licensed child day care facility shall provide to the parents or guardians of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing report that documents any Type A citation that represents an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care as set forth in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 1596.893b. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to 6 out of 6 cases of children's records lacking signed LIC9224 forms acknowleding that parents received reports with Type A citations from 5/14/2024 and 7/11/2024, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 20, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8595(c)(1) - 1596.8595(c)(1)
Official code
1596.8595(c)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
101216.2(e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Through observation, interview, and record review, LPA determined that, from 8:05am to approximately 8:20am on 7/11/24, two aides were providing supervision to 13 children while being the only two staff members present at the facility. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Through observation, interview, and record review, LPA determined that, from 8:05am to approximately 8:20am on 7/11/24, two aides were providing supervision to 13 children while being the only two staff members present at the facility. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 12, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.2(e) - 101216.2(e)
Official code
101216.2(e)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
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. This requirement was not met as evidenced by 1 teacher in the playground supervising 13 children which poses an immediate health & safety risk to this children in care.
Report comments
this children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 3, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
Official code
101216.3(a)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
101161(a)Limitations on Capacity: A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: a 20 month old enrolled in a preschool program with no toddler option which poses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care.
Report comments
program with no toddler option which poses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 3, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101161(a) - 101161(a)
Official code
101161(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Health-Related Services (3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (A) Prescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the label directions as prescribed by the child's physician. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 1 medication did not have the label with the child's name, the physicians directions to administer and the authorized representative written consent form which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 12, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226(e)(3)(A) - 101226(e)(3)(A)
Official code
101226(e)(3)(A)
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there were no documented fire drills which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 13, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101174(d) - 101174(d)
Official code
101174(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 that 5 staff did not have mandated reporter training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 13, 2024
More details
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 that 4 staff did not have proof of immuniziatons which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 13, 2024
More details
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 that 3 staff are missing health screening reports and proof of tuberculosis which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 13, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
Official code
101216(g)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child's Medical Assessments (a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 4 children did not have physician's reports which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 13, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220(a) - 101220(a)
Official code
101220(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Immunizations (g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 3 did not have proof of immunizations which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 13, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220.1(g) - 101220.1(g)
Official code
101220.1(g)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
101170(e)(1) 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: (1)Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department This requirement was not met as evidenced by a staff, Julia Versace, who is a preschool teacher was providing care with no fingerprint clearance which posses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care.
Report comments
This requirement was not met as evidenced by a staff, Julia Versace, who is a preschool teacher was providing care with no fingerprint clearance which posses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 4, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e)(1) - 101170(e)(1)
Official code
101170(e)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
101216.1(c)(1) Teacher qualifications & Duties: (c)To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following:(1) Twelve post-secondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observations & interviews that aides are supervising which posses an immediate health & safety risk to the children in care.
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and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observations & interviews that aides are supervising which posses an immediate health & safety risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 4, 2024
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.1(c)(1) - 101216.1(c)(1)
Official code
101216.1(c)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
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101229(a)(1)Responbility 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. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Interviews conducted and LPAs observation that school age children were left with no staff supervision which posses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care.
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Interviews conducted and LPAs observation that school age children were left with no staff supervision which posses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 4, 2024
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: 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 was not met as evidenced by: LPA observed the back fence falling down and there was insufficient bark on the playground resulting in the black netting underneath being exposed which may cause a tripping hazard to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 20, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)
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Medium concern: Facility condition
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Fixtures and Furniture: All toilets, handwashing and bathing facilities shall be maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA observed a toilet missing the cover on the water tank. This poses a potential heatlh and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 18, 2022
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(e)(4) - 101239(e)(4)
Official code
101239(e)(4)
Medium concern: Facility condition
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GENERAL SANITATION:The following Hand washing procedures shall be used: Dry hands with disposable paper towels.Only disposable paper towels in an appropriate holder or dispenser shall be used. This requirement was not met when LPA overheard staff telling children to fling the water off their hands to dry them because there were no paper towels available in the dispenser.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 18, 2022
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101638.1(d)(4) - 101638.1(d)(4)
Official code
101638.1(d)(4)
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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 the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in multiple staff did not have have current mandated reporter certificate which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 29, 2022
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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: Staff training
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Personnel Requirements (f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in out of the staff present today no one had current first aid or CPR which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 15, 2022
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(f) - 101216(f)
Official code
101216(f)