Indoor activity space for infants shall be physically separate from space used by children in the child care center and school-age child care center components. Based on the record review and the interview, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. It was disclosed at the time the A/C stopped working properly the preschool children were moved to an infant classroom without prior authorization.
(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. Based on the interviews, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses an immediate Health & Safety Rights risk to the children in care. During interviews with Pertinent Parties it was disclosed children who use the outdoor restrooms while on the playground, go in and close the door behind
101226(a)(3)(A) 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 the observation, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential health risk to the children in care. During the facility tour the LPA observed expired medication for a child who is no longer enrolled.
Inspector notes
Based on the observation, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential health risk to the children in care. During the facility tour the LPA observed expired medication for a child who is no longer enrolled.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 15, 2026
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226(a)(3)(A) - 101226(a)(3)(A)
Official code
101226(a)(3)(A)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
(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 the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential Health and Safety risk to the children in care. During the staff file review the LPA was unable to review a current Mandated Reporter certificate for S1 and S2.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 15, 2026
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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: Environmental health
Report finding
(a) In child care centers providing meals to children, the following shall apply: (16) Pesticides and other similar toxic substances shall not be stored in food storerooms, kitchen areas, food-preparation areas, or areas where kitchen equipment or utensils are stored. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the observation, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential health risk to the children in care. During the facility tour the LPA observed cleaning chemicals stored with food and paper goods used by children. All items were stored in cans, boxes or bags.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 15, 2026
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101227(a)(16) - 101227(a)(16)
Official code
101227(a)(16)
Medium concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
101238(g) 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 the observation, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential health risk to the children in care. During the facility tour the LPA observed cleaning supplies in the classroom lower cabinets that were accessible to children in care. At the time of the tour the children were outside on the playground making the risk a potential.
Inspector notes
Based on the observation, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential health risk to the children in care. During the facility tour the LPA observed cleaning supplies in the classroom lower cabinets that were accessible to children in care. At the time of the tour the children were outside on the playground making the risk a potential.
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 LPA observed, bleach bottles, bleach wipes, toilet and floor cleaners, air freshners stored in unlocked lower classroom cabinets and upper classroom which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 30, 2025
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(g) - 101238(g)
Official code
101238(g)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Licensure Requirements Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the licensee was unable to provide proof of a smoke alarms or carbon monoxide detectors in the children's classrooms, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 14, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.954 - 1596.954
Official code
1596.954
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good 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 the LPA observed one child toilet leaking water onto the floor, surrounding the toilet which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 14, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(n) - 101239(n)
Official code
101239(n)
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 2 staff were missing proof of renewed Mandated reporter training certificates which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 28, 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)
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 2 staff members were missing proof of immunization records which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 28, 2025
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 1 staff is missing the TB screening which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 28, 2025
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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
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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 staff were missing LIC501 Health screenings which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 28, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(g)(2) - 101216(g)(2)
Official code
101216(g)(2)
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 3 children were missing proof of Physician's reports which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 28, 2025
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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 2 children were missing proof of immunization records which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
(d) When the director of an infant care center or the director of a combination center is temporarily away from the center, the director has the authority to delegate his/her responsibilities as specified below: (3) If the absence is more that 30 days consecutive calendar days, the substitute director shall meet the qualifications of a director. Based on the interview, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. It was disclosed S1 did not complete the Preschool
All child care centers shall have working telephone service on the premises. Based on the interview, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential safety risk to the children in care. During interviews it was disclosed the facility’s phone has not been working for a week.
(d) When the director of an infant care center or the director of a combination center is temporarily away from the center, the director has the authority to delegate his/her responsibilities as specified below: (3) If the absence is more that 30 days consecutive calendar days, the substitute director shall meet the qualifications of a director. Based on the interview, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. It was disclosed S1 did not complete the Preschool
Health-Related Services (3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (B) For each prescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the record review, observation and interview, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses an immediate Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the facility tour the LPA observed expired medications for C6. Per the Directors statement, C6 still attends the child care. C6 was present during inspection.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 17, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226(e)(3)(B) - 101226(e)(3)(B)
Official code
101226(e)(3)(B)
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 the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During record review LPA reviewed an Emergency Drill Log dated 2022-2023. The last documented fire drill was conducted 6/23.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 19, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101174(d) - 101174(d)
Official code
101174(d)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Health-Related Services (6) When no longer needed by the child, or when the child withdraws from the center, all medications shall be returned to the child's authorized representative or disposed of after an attempt to reach the authorized representative. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the observation and interview, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the facility tour the LPA observed expired medications for children who were no longer enrolled.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 19, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226(e)(6) - 101226(e)(6)
Official code
101226(e)(6)
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 the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the file review LPA observed expired Mandated Reporter certificates for S1, S3 and S4.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 23, 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 the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the file review LPA was unable to review a TB clearance for S3.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 23, 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)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
This requirement is not met as evidenced by: (22) Equipment necessary for the storage, preparation and service of food or snacks shall be provided, and shall be well-maintained. Necessary equipment shall include, but not be limited to: (B) Hot and cold running water. Based on the observation and interview, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During facility tour the LPA tested the water and discovered the kitchen where dishes are washed and food is prepared did not have hot running water. Director stated they do not have hot water in the facility.
(e)(4) All toilets, handwashing and bathing facilities shall be maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition.... This was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation and interview, Director stated the facillity has two toilets within classroom 2 that are currently off limits to children due to them not functioning properly. Toilets have been non-operational since 11/02/2022. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
To be accorded safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's interviews conducted and per staff’s own admission the day in question she was busy and she open the Sippy cup to pour water but she did not pay close attention and disregard that it has spoiled milk in the cup from early morning. Staff was aware of the issue until it was brought to her attention by the director after the incident occurred. Facility failed to protect the safety of the children. This is an immediate health and safety risk for the children in care.