(h) Child care center directors shall have completed one of the following prior to employment: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that Director Karla Bonilla did not have proof of director qualification as stated in section 101215.1(h) on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons 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. (1) Storage areas for poisons shall be locked. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed several poisons/toxins in an on-limits area that was not key locked which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 25, 2025
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Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(g)(1) - 101238(g)(1)
Official code
101238(g)(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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that S5 was missing proof of the measles and pertussis immunizations which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 25, 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)
Medium concern: Staff training
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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 as LPA observed that S5 had a Health Screening Report - Facility Personnel (LIC503) that was not signed by a physician which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 25, 2025
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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
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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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that C1 was missing proof of a physician's report which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 25, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220(a) - 101220(a)
Official code
101220(a)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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(c) Each cot or mat shall be equipped with a sheet to cover the cot or mat and, depending on the weather, a sheet and/or blanket to cover the child. (2) Bedding shall be individually stored so that each child's bedding is identifiable and no child's used bedding comes into contact with other bedding. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that children’s used bedding came in contact with one another which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons 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 the observation, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation poses an immediate Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the facility tour LPA overserved several items in all classrooms that are labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children”. Items included medication, non-blunted scissors, paint, cleaning products, hand sanitizer, etc.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 8, 2023
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(g) - 101238(g)
Official code
101238(g)
Higher concern: Background screening
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Criminal Record Clearance (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: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation poses an immediate Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the file review it was discovered S1 was not associated to the facility. Director stated the former Director wrote in the staff name to be associated on the LIC555 and a letter was sent into the Department to associate, however, the proper steps were not taken to associate staff.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 8, 2023
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e) - 101170(e)
Official code
101170(e)
Higher concern: Supervision
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Teacher Qualifications and Duties (c) To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the observation and record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation poses an immediate Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the facility tour LPA overserved S3 providing Supervision & Care to 12 children and supervising one Aide (S4). Upon reviewing the file of S3 it was determined only six units have been completed.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 8, 2023
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.1(c) - 101216.1(c)
Official code
101216.1(c)
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 poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the file review it was discovered S3 did not have AB1207 Mandated Reporter completed.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 30, 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)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties (m) A child care center director shall complete 16 hours of health and safety training if necessary pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the file review it was discovered the facility does not have a staff member with Health & Safety training.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 30, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101215.1(m) - 101215.1(m)
Official code
101215.1(m)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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 the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the file review it was discovered that all staff have CPR/1st Aid training, however, the training is not through an EMSA approved vender.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 30, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(f) - 101216(f)
Official code
101216(f)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Teacher Qualifications and Duties (b) Prior to employment, a teacher shall meet the requirements of (b)(1) or (b)(2) below: (2) A teacher shall meet the requirements of Health and Safety Code Section 1597.055. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Cited in error
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 7, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.1(b)(2) - 101216.1(b)(2)
Official code
101216.1(b)(2)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the observation, interview and record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by Mrs. Bonilla who identified herself as the current facility Director. However, the Department did not receive notification or a Directors packet.