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 that the cement pathway- has risen to about 1-2 inches high and is a tripping hazard.which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
101212(d) Reporting requirements…the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1)…a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day & during its normal business hours… as specified in (d)(2)…following the occurrence of such event. This regulation was not met as evidenced by: Based upon LPA record review & by admission of the director, the agency failed report an incident on 08/29/25, to the department or maintian records which is a potential health & safety risk to children in care.
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This regulation was not met as evidenced by: Based upon LPA record review & by admission of the director, the agency failed report an incident on 08/29/25, to the department or maintian records which is a potential health & safety risk to children in care.
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing 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, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by admission the licensee not ensure a criminal record clearance was obtained for a staff present and observed supervising 5 children alone, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. A Civil Penalty was issued on the LIC421BG Without a criminal record clearance or exemption in the amount of $300.00.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 12, 2025
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Type A deficiency
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HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A) - 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Official code
1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
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Limitations on Capacity and Ambulatory Status (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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, Interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the licensee exceeded the licensed capacity of 24, with 26 children observed to be present and enrolled in the school age program and then transitioned 2 of the enrolled school age children to the Preschool program, by commingling the children for both programs, beyond the restricted 1st and last hour of operation requested by the licensee and approved by the department in a waiver; which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 12, 2025
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Type A deficiency
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CCR 101161(a) - 101161(a)
Official code
101161(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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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, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the facility did not ensure a carbon monoxide detector is located in detached Building #3, where 18 children were observed napping poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 20, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.954 - 1596.954
Official code
1596.954
Medium concern: Facility condition
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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 and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in a toilet in the napping room and sink in room 5 were observed to be inoperable which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 11, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(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 observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 staff present and caring for children did not have proof of required immunization records, which poses or records a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 20, 2025
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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 observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the licensee was unable to provide proof of health screenings for 2 subject staff present and caring for children which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 20, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
Official code
101216(g)(1)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
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Sign In and Sign Out (b) The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the 3 children present did not have complete or missing sign in/out records which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Reporting requirements: 101212(d)((1)(C)-Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based upon LPA record review, the facility did not report an incident occurring on 08/21/24 regarding a staff/child interaction This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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 in that S4 had expired mandated reporter from 07/23 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Drinking Water (a) Drinking water from a noncontaminating fixture or container shall be readily available both indoors and in the outdoor activity area. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on [(observation) the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that during the tour LPAs observed no accessible water for 16 children engaged in outdoor activity which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 18, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 101239.2(a) - 101239.2(a)
Official code
101239.2(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (r) Fixtures, furniture, and equipment that have been banned or recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission shall not be used or on the facility’s premises. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on [(observation) the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPAs observed in room 4 a pipe under the sink is open and not connected and drains into a plastic container and the sink faucet moves when used which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 25, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(r) - 101239(r)
Official code
101239(r)
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 in that LPAs observed cleaners in latched cabinet on bottom shelf easily accessible with one button push which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.