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: Cited in error
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 5, 2025
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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 the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential health risk to the children in care. During staff file review the LPA was unable to review an LIC 503 Health Screening or tuberculosis screening for S1 and S5. Director stated she cleared these same deficiencies for the same staff last inspections, however, she was unable to locate the LIC 503 during this inspection.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 5, 2025
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Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
Official code
101216(g)(1)
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 the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential safety and health risk to the children in care. During the children’s file review the LPA was unable to review a Physician’s Report for C3.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 5, 2025
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Type B deficiency
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CCR 101220(a) - 101220(a)
Official code
101220(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
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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 the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential health risk to the children in care. During the children’s file review the LPA was unable to review immunizations for C3 and C6.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 5, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220.1(g) - 101220.1(g)
Official code
101220.1(g)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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Child's Records (b) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following: (6) A signed copy of the admission agreement specified in Section 101219. 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 safety, health and personal rights risk to the children in care. During the children’s file review the LPA was unable to review an Admissions Agreement or proof the Authorized Representative(s) received a copy for C3 and C6.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 5, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101221(b)(6) - 101221(b)(6)
Official code
101221(b)(6)
Medium concern: Incident records
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Child's Records (C) A signed consent form for emergency medical treatment unless the child's authorized representative has signed the statement specified in Section 101220(f). 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 safety and health risk to the children in care. During the children’s file review the LPA was unable to review and LIC 627 Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment for C3 and C5.
California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers 101700.3 (b)(1): A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on records review of required lead testing, the facility had lead values of 5.5 ppb or above on water outlet: P (6.8 ppb). This is a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
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 , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, sinks and toilets in all children's bathrooms and outside drinking fountain had built up grim which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 19, 2024
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Type B deficiency
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CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)
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 4 out of 5 staff had expired certificates which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.d
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 19, 2024
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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)
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 2 out of 4 staff files, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 19, 2024
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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: 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 in 1 out of 5 children files reviewed which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 19, 2024
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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
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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 1 out of 5 children files reviewed which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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 and tour, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in, During observation and tour, Director admitted the facility does not have a working carbon monoxide dectector present at the facility. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 3, 2021
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.954 - 1596.954
Official code
1596.954
Medium concern: Facility condition
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Food Service (1) All food shall be safe and of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children. Each meal shall include, at a minimum, the amount of food components as specified by Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 226.20, (Revised January 1, 1990) Requirements for Meals, for the age group served. All food shall be selected, stored, prepared and served in a safe and healthful manner. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in, during LPAs observation and inspection of the kitchen area, LPAs observed expired "Signature Select Saltine Crackers" stored in the kitchen cabinets. Crackers were labeled to be used by August 23, 2021 and per facility Snack Menu and Director admission, crackers were served to children in the month of December 2021 and November 2021. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 2, 2021
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
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CCR 101227(a)(1) - 101227(a)(1)
Official code
101227(a)(1)
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. (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 in, during LPAs observation and inspection of the Yellow and Green Classroom, LPAs observed a spray bottle labeled "bleach," and Comet Classic Antibacterial Spray Cleaner present in the Yellow and Green classrooms. Both bottles were inaccessible to children in care, however the bottles were not stored behind a key-lock cabinet. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 16, 2021
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Official CA class
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 in, Staff#1 is missing MMR series, Staff#2 is missing Tdap. Staff#1 and #2 are missing proof of influenza and/or statement declining the influenza vaccine. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 3, 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)
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, Staff#1 and Staff#3 have an expired mandated reporter certificate and Staff#2 and Staff#4 do not have a certificate available for review. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 16, 2021
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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
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Teacher Qualifications and Duties (c) To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: (1) Twelve postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in, Staff#2 did not have required Child Development Units available for review. Staff #2 is missing Child Growth & Dev and Child Family & Community. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 3, 2022
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.1(c)(1) - 101216.1(c)(1)
Official code
101216.1(c)(1)
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 in Child #3, Child #6 and Child #8 did not have LIC701-Physician Report present at the time of this inspection. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 3, 2022
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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
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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 Child #2, Child #3, Child #8, and Child #10 did not have immunization records present at the time of this inspection. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 3, 2022
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220.1(g) - 101220.1(g)
Official code
101220.1(g)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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Child's Records (b) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following: (6) A signed copy of the admission agreement specified in Section 101219. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Child #1-Child #10 did not have Admission Agreement present at the time of this inspection. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 3, 2022
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101221(b)(6) - 101221(b)(6)
Official code
101221(b)(6)
Higher concern: Background screening
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Criminal Record Clearance. (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review...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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in, upon arrival to the facility LPAs observed Staff#1 present at the facility providing care and supervision for 5 daycare chiildren in the Purple Classroom. During records review, it was confirmed with Director that Staff#1 has a criminal record clerance, however a criminal record transfer request was not submitted for Staff #1 until 12/02/2021. Based on facility records, Staff #1 was officially hired on 11/15/2021. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.