Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties- (b) All child care centers shall have a director. Based on interview and record review, the center did not comply with the citation noted above. The center has been without a qualified director since October 9, 2025 which poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Reporting Requirements (b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s).
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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA found an exposed rusted screw and nail on a piece of the wall accessible to children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 26, 2025
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Type B deficiency
Report section
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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that lysol spray and wipes were out in the classroom accessible to children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 26, 2025
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Type B deficiency
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CCR 101238(g) - 101238(g)
Official code
101238(g)
Medium concern: Facility condition
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Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (f) Solid waste shall be stored, located and disposed of in a manner that will not transmit communicable diseases or odors, create a nuisance, or provide a breeding place or food source for insects or rodents. (1) All containers used for storage of solid wastes, including moveable bins, shall have a tightfitting cover that is kept on; shall be in good repair; and shall be leakproof and rodent-proof. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA found trash cans in one of the classrooms without lids accessible to children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 26, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(f)(1) - 101239(f)(1)
Official code
101239(f)(1)
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 licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA found one hole under the building large enough for a child to fit through, a gate with broken exposed sharp wire, and goat poop in the outdoor play area which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 26, 2025
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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: Equipment or readiness
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Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (o) Playground equipment shall be securely anchored to the ground unless it is portable by design. (1) Equipment shall be maintained in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA found a wooden train play structure with exposed sharp wood which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 26, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(o)(1) - 101239(o)(1)
Official code
101239(o)(1)
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 2 of 5 staff were missing mandated reporter certificates which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 26, 2025
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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)
Higher concern: Medication
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Health-Related Services (2) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be maintained with the child's name and shall be dated. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA found one persciption medication stored without the original label which poses/posed 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 LPA Wilburn's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the facility water system has not had lead exceedance testing, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 6, 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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
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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 LPA Wilburn's record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 4 Staff, Staff #2 (S2) did not have proof of required immunization's available for review at time of visit, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 6, 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
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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 LPA Wilburn's record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 4 Staff, Staff #1(S1), Staff #2 (S2) and Staff #4 (S4) do not have proof of a health screening and S2 does not have proof of a health screening and TB test with results available for review at time of visit, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 6, 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
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Teacher Qualifications and Duties (b) Prior to employment, a teacher shall meet the requirements of (b)(1) or (b)(2) below: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA Wilburn's record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 4 Staff, Staff #3 (S3) and Staff #4 (S4) did not have proof of educational requirements/transcripts available for review at time of visit, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 6, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.1(b) - 101216.1(b)
Official code
101216.1(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
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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 LPA Wilburn's record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 6 children, Child #3 (C3) did not have proof of a physician's report at time of visit, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
An aide assisting a fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c)) in the supervision of up to 18 preschool-age children, pursuant to Section 101216.3 shall meet the following requirements: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, LPA Wilburn observed the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 8 Teacher Aides, S5, S6, S7 and S8 did not have proof of transcripts to verify units and/or credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Developments at time of visit, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 31, 2022
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.2(d)(1-3) - 101216.2(d)(1-3)
Official code
101216.2(d)(1-3)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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101217(a) Personnel Records. Personnel records shall be maintained on the licensee, administrator, and each employee, and shall contain specified information. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, LPA Wilburn observed the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 8 staff had incomplete files and were missing required documents, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspector notes
Based on record review, LPA Wilburn observed the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 8 staff had incomplete files and were missing required documents, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 31, 2022
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 101217(a) - 101217(a)
Official code
101217(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
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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, LPA Wilburn observed the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 6 out of 8 Staff, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7 and S8 did not have proof of immunization's at time of visit, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 31, 2022
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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)
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, LPA Wilburn observed the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 8 out of 8 Staff, S1 through S8 did not have proof of mandated reporter training certificates, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The Director's(S1) certificate expired 11/05/2021
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 31, 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: Health or food records
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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, LPA Wilburn observed the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 6 out of 8 Staff, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6 and S7 did not have proof of immunization's at time of visit, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 31, 2022
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(f) - 101216(f)
Official code
101216(f)
Higher concern: Supervision
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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, LPA Wilburn observed the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 8 Staff, S3, S5, S6, S7 and S8 did not have proof of a health screening and TB test with results at time of visit, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Responsibility 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... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on interviews conducted and LPAs observation, staff failed to properly supervise children on 05/05/22, where a parent observed 4 boys in the restroom unsupervised, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties (b) All child care centers shall have a director. (c) The child care center director shall be responsible for the operation of the center, for compliance with regulations, and for communications with the Department... correct deficiencies that constitute immediate threats to children's health and safety. The requirement is not met as evidenced by The Director has not been actively present and the substitute has been gone for two months. The current substitute is not fully qualified, which poses a potential health and safety hazard.
Responsibility 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, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on interviews conducted and record review, staff failed to supervise/observe children in that on 1/04/22, C1 colored on C2's private parts, which posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.