(b) At the time of acceptance of each child in care, the licensee shall inform each child's parent or authorized representative of his/her rights that include, but are not limited to, the following: (5) To complain to the local licensing office and inspect the child care center without discrimination or retaliation in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.857 Based on interviews and documentation reviewed, the Department determined that C1's guardians were subjected to retaliatory treatment after filing a complaint and expressing concerns regarding the facility. As a result, the family was prevented from enrolling C1 at a nearby sister center. The evidence supports that the denial of enrollment was influenced by the guardians' prior complaints and interactions with facility staff rather than by objective enrollment criteria.
101219 Admission Agreements The licensee shall comply with all terms and conditions set forth in the admission agreement. This requirement was not met as evidence by.. Based on documentation reviewed and interviews conducted, the Department determined that the facility failed to follow its established policies and procedures regarding the disenrollment of Child 1 (C1) by never completing the family pledge/ engagment packet.
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Based on documentation reviewed and interviews conducted, the Department determined that the facility failed to follow its established policies and procedures regarding the disenrollment of Child 1 (C1) by never completing the family pledge/ engagment packet.
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 two of five staff files audited. Where S1 and S3, did not have a current Mandated Reporter certificate on file. Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
(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 was not met as evidence by.... Based on two of two interviews and records reviewed, C1 was left alone at the end of a hallway for approximately five or more minutes. C1 was located when appropriate name-to-face documenation was reviewed. Which poses a potential health, safety and/or personal rights risk to children in care.
Teacher Qualifications and Duties (c) To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: (1) Twelve postsecondary 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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of five staff files. Where Staff 5 (S5) did not have transcripts available for review during inspection. Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 21, 2025
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Type B deficiency
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CCR 101216.1(c)(1) - 101216.1(c)(1)
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101216.1(c)(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
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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, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited one out of three preschool classrooms observed. Where the 4's classroom had 22 children present with one fully qualified staff and an assistant, exceeding a maximum of 15 children. Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Section 101227 (a)(7)(B) Food Services Food Services (a) In childcare centers providing meals to children, the following shall apply: (7) Modified diets prescribed by a child's physician as a medical necessity shall be provided. (B) A child shall not be served any food to which the child's record indicates he/she has an allergy. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on records review, C1 was served food that C1 was allergic to which poses a potential health, safety and/or personal rights risk to children in care.
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: LPA observed 14 childen in Classrom #2 with one staff member and 27 children inside classroom #3 with two staff members. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 9, 2023
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Type A deficiency
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CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
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101216.3(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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101238 Buildings and Grounds - (b) All children shall be protected against hazards within the center. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: A child got his/her head stuck in a gap between the wall and the sink inside classroom #2 for approximately five minutes. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 5 records, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 8, 2023
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Type B deficiency
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CCR 101216(g)(2) - 101216(g)(2)
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101216(g)(2)
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 ...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: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 records, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
(e) 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 is not met as evidenced by: >>>
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 2, 2023
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Type A deficiency
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CCR 101170(e)(1) - 101170(e)(1)
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101170(e)(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
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(e) 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 is not met as evidenced by: >>>
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 3, 2023
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Type B deficiency
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CCR 101170(e)(1) - 101170(e)(1)
Official code
101170(e)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
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(a) (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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, licensee did not comply with the section cited above as S2 did not have proof of immunization >>>
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 6, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) - 1596.7995(a)(1)
Official code
1596.7995(a)(1)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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(a) (b) (c) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information.... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, licensee did not comply with the section cited above as S1 and S2 did not have the required >>>
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. 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 was not met by evidence of: On 2/11/2020, as reported by the facility, Child #1 was left behind in the classroom while, all children and staff transitions from indoor activities to outdoor playtime. Child was found alone in the classroom by another staff. This is an potential health and safety risk to children if not corrected.