101226.2 -Isolation for Illness(a) A center shall be equipped to isolate and care for any child who becomes ill during the day. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA interviews and observation facility did not take necessary precautions to prevent spread of illness by isolating children which are violations of isolation for illness.
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Based on LPA interviews and observation facility did not take necessary precautions to prevent spread of illness by isolating children which are violations of isolation for illness.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 4, 2026
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226.2(a) - 101226.2(a)
Official code
101226.2(a)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
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101416.5 staff-infant ratio: (b) there shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. Based on LPA observation and interviews, facility operated over ratio while unqualified staff supervised children.
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Based on LPA observation and interviews, facility operated over ratio while unqualified staff supervised children.
Personal Rights: 101223 (a) (2) The licensee shall ensure... following personal rights: (2) 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 interviews revealed that infant children are frequently placed in boppy pillows and left to sleep in which posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to the children in care.
Modifications to Infant Needs and Services Plan (a) The written infant needs and services plan shall be updated at least quarterly, or as often as necessary to assure its accuracy. 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 review of children’s file the LPA was unable to review a current Infant Needs & Service Plan for C3 and C4.
(b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Per LPAs observations on this inspection and Staff own admission facility has been out of ratio for few weeks during 08/23 due to staff shortages.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 30, 2023
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101416.5(b) - 101416.5(b)
Official code
101416.5(b)
Higher concern: Supervision
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(b) An infant care aide shall work under the direct supervision of the director, the assistant director or a fully qualified teacher, except as provided for in Section 101416.5(d)(1). This reuqirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations on this inspection and Staff own admission; aides have been providing care and supervision by themselves without direct supervision of a qualify teacher.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 30, 2023
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101416.3(b) - 101416.3(b)
Official code
101416.3(b)
Higher concern: Child guidance
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a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) 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 observations on this inspection and Staff own admission. Infants are taken out for a stroll every day for approximately 30 minutes to 2 hours to allow other children to sleep ( weather has been range between 90-109 degrees during 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.). LPAs observed infant(s) in strollers while
(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 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. LPA was unable to review DTap immunization records for S3.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 5, 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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(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... 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. LPA was unable to review a current Mandated Reporter
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:(2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f). This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on the interview/record review, the Licensee did not meet Criminal Record Clearance which poses an immediate Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the inspection LPAs observed S1 providing care & supervision and did not have a Criminal Record Clearance associated to the facility.
Outdoor Activity Space (b) The outdoor activity space shall be situated to: (1) Provide a shaded rest area for the children. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on the observation and interview, the Licensee did not meet Outdoor Activity Space which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the facility tour LPAs observed children playing on the playground that was not shaded. The Director stated, the facility has canopies but does not utilize them.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 11, 2022
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.2(b)(1) - 101238.2(b)(1)
Official code
101238.2(b)(1)
Medium concern: Facility condition
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Outdoor Activity Space (d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (1) In a safe condition for the activities planned. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on the observation and interview, the Licensee did not meet Outdoor Activity Space which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the facility tour LPAs observed holes in the ground, uneven surfaces, protruding tree roots and fire ants around the base of the tree.