Child's Medical Assessments (b) The medical assessment shall provide the following: (2) Results of a test for tuberculosis. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in C3 and C5 did not have documentation of TB. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
101223(a)(1) Personal Rights; the licensee shall ensure the following personal rights to chidlrfen ; To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This regulation was not met as evidenced by…. Based on four out of five interviews staff #1 (S1) made inappropriate comments about C1 and P1 referring the behaviors to a child that is dragged across the border. This poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to staff involved.
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Based on four out of five interviews staff #1 (S1) made inappropriate comments about C1 and P1 referring the behaviors to a child that is dragged across the border. This poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to staff involved.
101229 (a) Responsibility for providing care and supervision; The licensee shall provide care and supervision as as necessary to meet the children’s needs. This regulation was not met as evidenced by… Based on confidential interviews and record review, Child 1 ran out of the classroom resulting in leaving the facility on at least one or more occasion. This posed an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
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Based on confidential interviews and record review, Child 1 ran out of the classroom resulting in leaving the facility on at least one or more occasion. This posed an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 19, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a) - 101229(a)
Official code
101229(a)
Medium concern: Incident records
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101212(d)(1)(C ) Reporting requirements; Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the childcare center of any of the events specified in (d)(1); a report shall be made to the department by Telephone or fax within the departments next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of such event, any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This regulation was not met as evidenced by… Based on confidential interviews and records reviewed, Child 1 exited the facility on at least one occasion, and our department nor the parents/guardians of child 1 were notified within a timely manner. This posed a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
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Based on confidential interviews and records reviewed, Child 1 exited the facility on at least one occasion, and our department nor the parents/guardians of child 1 were notified within a timely manner. This posed a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
101229(a) Responsibility for providing care and supervision; the licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children’s needs. This regulation was not met as evidenced by…. Based on confidential interviews, child 1 would put foreign objects in the mouth such as rocks, wood chips, small toys, and paper throughout the day at the CCC, due to a 12 to one ratio when a child that requires more one to one attention was present. This causes a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
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Based on confidential interviews, child 1 would put foreign objects in the mouth such as rocks, wood chips, small toys, and paper throughout the day at the CCC, due to a 12 to one ratio when a child that requires more one to one attention was present. This causes a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 19, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a) - 101229(a)
Official code
101229(a)
Medium concern: Child guidance
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101223(a)(2) Personal Rights the licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights, to be accorded safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations….. to meet his /her needs. This regulation was not met as evidenced by…. Based on confidential interviews child 1 would leave personal pacifier easily accessible to other children in care, which causes a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
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Based on confidential interviews child 1 would leave personal pacifier easily accessible to other children in care, which causes a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
101223 (a)(1) Personal Rights: The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This regulation is not met as evidenced by….. Based on interviews and S1 admission, staff made inappropriate comments to day care children on at least one or more occasion, which causes a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
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Based on interviews and S1 admission, staff made inappropriate comments to day care children on at least one or more occasion, which causes a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
101223(a)(1) Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. The requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews C1 sustained a bruise approximately 2 to 3 inches in length on the upper left arm just below the shoulder. The bruise was not present when C1 was dropped off at the center but was observed while being picked up. Based on interviews conducted C1 was injured when S2 reached for the child during clean up which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. personal rights risk to children in care.
Inspector notes
Based on interviews C1 sustained a bruise approximately 2 to 3 inches in length on the upper left arm just below the shoulder. The bruise was not present when C1 was dropped off at the center but was observed while being picked up. Based on interviews conducted C1 was injured when S2 reached for the child during clean up which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. personal rights risk to children in care.
101216.3 (a) Teacher child ratio. There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance… This regulation was not met as evidenced by…. Based on record review, confidential interviews, and LPA’s observation on 7/11/24, the facility has operated out of ratio on at least one or more occasion, which potentially causes a potential, health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
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Based on record review, confidential interviews, and LPA’s observation on 7/11/24, the facility has operated out of ratio on at least one or more occasion, which potentially causes a potential, health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
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: Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. This was not met as evidenced by… Based on interviews and record review uncleared adult (A3) is allowed to spend time and interact on a one to one basis with the children and has not been associated or received background clearances required by Title 22. This poses an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
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Based on interviews and record review uncleared adult (A3) is allowed to spend time and interact on a one to one basis with the children and has not been associated or received background clearances required by Title 22. This poses an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
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 LPA's observation, soap and disinfectant, labeled "keep out of the reach of children",were located in an accessible, unlocked cabinet under the sink. Licensee did not comply with the section cited above which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
On or before March 30, 2018, a person who,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...This requirement was not met as evidenced by…. Based on record review, staff (Ref#4) did not have documentation of mandated reporter training on file.
101223 (a) (3) Personal Rights. To be free from... unusual punishment... humiliation, intimidation, ridicule... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and records, Staff 1 did not ensure the personal rights of children in care due to not meeting the needs of children in care, in respect to performing the duties required to meet their toileting needs. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to the children in care.
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Based on interviews and records, Staff 1 did not ensure the personal rights of children in care due to not meeting the needs of children in care, in respect to performing the duties required to meet their toileting needs. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to the children in care.
101223 (a) (1) Personal Rights The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff... This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interviews and records review, facility Staff 1(S1), did not treat day care with respect due to S1 made inappropriate comments to day care children when they had toileting accidents. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to the children in care.
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Based on interviews and records review, facility Staff 1(S1), did not treat day care with respect due to S1 made inappropriate comments to day care children when they had toileting accidents. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to the children in care.
Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ..... or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication.. The requirement is not met as evidenced by: During the course of the investigation, it was revealed in interviews that Staff #1 does yell and speak to children inappropriately, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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 two staff (Ref#4 & 6) did not have documentaiton of immunizations on file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 7, 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)
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 as three staff (Ref#2, 3, and 6) were missing or had expired mandated reporter training, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 7, 2023
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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: Staff-to-child ratio
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Teacher-Child Ratio (b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance. (1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there was a class of 22 children with two aides providing care, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 22, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(b)(1) - 101216.3(b)(1)
Official code
101216.3(b)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
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101216.2 Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties (d) 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: (1) Completion of six postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development, or (2) Completion of at least two postsecondary semester units or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development each semester or quarter following initial employment, and (3) Continuation in the educational program each semester or quarter until six units have been completed. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Ref#3 does not meet qualifications for which she was hired, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Ref#3 does not meet qualifications for which she was hired, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 22, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.2(d)(1)(2)(3) - 101216.2(d)(1)(2)(3)
Official code
101216.2(d)(1)(2)(3)
Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
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101161 Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as a school age child was present in the preschool classroom, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as a school age child was present in the preschool classroom, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
(d) An aide assisting a fully qualified teacher... in the supervision of up to 18 preschool-age children,...shall meet the following requirements:...This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, S4 and S5 do not meet the requirements for teacher aides and were providing care to 26 children along with a qualified teacher, which poses a potential health, safey and/or personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 18, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.2(d)(1)(2)(3) - 101216.2(d)(1)(2)(3)
Official code
101216.2(d)(1)(2)(3)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
(b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio...(1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher...and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed....This requirement was not met as evidenced by: (1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c)) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d). based on observations and record review, one room was out of ratio with 23 children and one fully qualified staff (S1) and one qualified aide (S2) providing care, which poses a potential health, safey and/or personal rights risk to children in care.
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 1 out of 5 staff did not have proof of MMR and TDAP which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 9, 2022
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)
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 1 out of 5 staff did not renew their Mandated Reporter training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
(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 reviews, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During records review, LPA King observed that S2, S3, and S4 did not have proof of Immunizations Records on file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 17, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1597.622(a)(1) - 1597.622(a)(1)
Official code
1597.622(a)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
101216.1 Teacher Qualifications and 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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on record reviews, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During records review, LPA King observed that two of the four staff members files did not have proof of teacher qualifications. There was no transcripts or a sufficient Evaluation of Teacher Qualifications on file to verify if Staff #1 and Staff #2 were fully qualified teachers, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction / follow-up note
Based on record reviews, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During records review, LPA King observed that two of the four staff members files did not have proof of teacher qualifications. There was no transcripts or a sufficient Evaluation of Teacher Qualifications on file to verify if Staff #1 and Staff #2 were fully qualified teachers, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.