101215.1 In part...(f) When the child care center director is absent from the center, arrangements shall be made for a fully qualified teacher as specified in Section 101216.1(c) to act as substitute. This regulation was not met as evidenced by: Based on evidence gathered, through observation, interviews, and records, the licensee designated unqualified staff to facilitate daily operation in the absence of the director or licensee, which is a potential risk the health and safety of children in care.
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Based on evidence gathered, through observation, interviews, and records, the licensee designated unqualified staff to facilitate daily operation in the absence of the director or licensee, which is a potential risk the health and safety of children in care.
§1596.8595 In part...(c)(1) A licensed child day care facility shall provide to the parents or guardians of each child... any licensing report that documents any Type A citation... immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights... This regulation was not met as evidenced by: Based on evidence gathered through interview & record review, the licensee was unable to provide proof of required notifications to authorized representatives of Type A violations issued on 04/22/2024, 05/02/2025, 12/29/2025 and 03/05/2026, which is a potential risk to health/safety of persons in care.
Correction / follow-up note
Based on evidence gathered through interview & record review, the licensee was unable to provide proof of required notifications to authorized representatives of Type A violations issued on 04/22/2024, 05/02/2025, 12/29/2025 and 03/05/2026, which is a potential risk to health/safety of persons in care.
101229 (a) The licensee shall provide care & 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...(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This regulation was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observations of lack of supervision at 10:10 AM, when 2 children used the restroom without supervision, interview & by the licensee's admission that daycare children are allowed to use the restroom independently, which is a potential risk to the health & safety of children in care.
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Based on LPA observations of lack of supervision at 10:10 AM, when 2 children used the restroom without supervision, interview & by the licensee's admission that daycare children are allowed to use the restroom independently, which is a potential risk to the health & safety of children in care.
101226(c) The licensee shall obtain emergency medical treatment without specific instructions from the child's authorized representative...if the nature of the child's...injury is such that there should be no delay in getting medical treatment for the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on information obtained during interviews and records reviewed, it was revealed that staff did not seek timely medical attention for C1’s serious head injury which poses an immediate health risk to children in care.
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This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on information obtained during interviews and records reviewed, it was revealed that staff did not seek timely medical attention for C1’s serious head injury which poses an immediate health risk to children in care.
(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:(1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department …. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as a staff member was working without a criminal record clearance, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
(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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as a child sustained an injury in the classroom that required medical treatment. Additionally, the incident was not observed by staff members which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
(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: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department or This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in 1 staff member that did not have an eligible clearance on file, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department or This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 6 out of 6 staff members which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 1, 2023
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e)(1) - 101170(e)(1)
Official code
101170(e)(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 in 2 out of 6 staff did not have immunizations on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 30, 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 in 1 out of 6 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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 [3] out of 7 (persons) which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.This is a repeat violation; a civil penalty has been issued.
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 3 out of 12 persons ( S7, S8 and S12) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 10, 2022
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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 record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 12 persons ( S2, S6, S7, S11, S12) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.