Based on the information obtained during today's visit, it was determined that Title 22 Regulation section 101229(A)(1) (Responsibility for providing Care and Supervision) was violated. The Regulation states that no child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a..... teacher at any time...Supervision shall include visual observation. It was determined that the subject child was inside the classroom by themselves for a brief period of time, defined as a matter of seconds. The way the child got back into the classroom is only based off of assumptions.
101429 - Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants (1) Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: During pertinent interviews, it was found that no staff was able to explain the cause of the bruising, which proves the reported allegation to be true.
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During pertinent interviews, it was found that no staff was able to explain the cause of the bruising, which proves the reported allegation to be true.
101416.5 - Staff-Infant Ratio (b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on pertinent interviews conducted and documentation reviewed, it was revealed that the facility operated out of ratio in the infant classroom for a limited amount of time. It was revealed that this incident occured during drop-off time in the morning.
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Based on pertinent interviews conducted and documentation reviewed, it was revealed that the facility operated out of ratio in the infant classroom for a limited amount of time. It was revealed that this incident occured during drop-off time in the morning.
101223 - 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 the staff member's own admission and information disclosed by the witness it was stated that the staff member pushed a child, but not with malicious intent. It was stated that the intention was to redirect the child from climbing on another child.
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Based on the staff member's own admission and information disclosed by the witness it was stated that the staff member pushed a child, but not with malicious intent. It was stated that the intention was to redirect the child from climbing on another child.
101429 - Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants (1) Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Pertinent interviews stated that teachers do observe these moments, but are not taking enough measures to prevent this behavior from continuing. Also, during today's visit, several children were observed to be climbing into subject the classroom's sink.
Inspector notes
Pertinent interviews stated that teachers do observe these moments, but are not taking enough measures to prevent this behavior from continuing. Also, during today's visit, several children were observed to be climbing into subject the classroom's sink.
101416.5 Staff-Infant Ratio (d) There shall be one teacher to every 12 sleeping infants provided the remaining staff necessary to meet the ratios specified in (b) above are immediately available at the center. This requirment is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation there were 7 sleeping infants and 5 awake infants with only 1 staff providing care. Of the 5 awake infants, 2 were seen off their cots directly next to the staff, while 3 were sitting up on their cots. This poses/posed an immediate helath, safety, and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Based on observation there were 7 sleeping infants and 5 awake infants with only 1 staff providing care. Of the 5 awake infants, 2 were seen off their cots directly next to the staff, while 3 were sitting up on their cots. This poses/posed an immediate helath, safety, and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.
This is an amended report delivered on 8/7/2025. 101238 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 facility had debris on the floor of the infant classroom including food, dust, discolored marks on the floor, and dark or discolored marks on a significant portion of the walls in the infant’s reach. Infants were observed crawling on the floor and putting their hands and feet in their mouth. Based on this information this poses/posed an immediate health, safety, and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.
101229 - Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and 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, 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 interviews obtained, it was determined that the child was able to walk out of the Infant-Toddler's main gate, as it was left open by the gardener.
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This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews obtained, it was determined that the child was able to walk out of the Infant-Toddler's main gate, as it was left open by the gardener.
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 that poisons (bleach) was not locked, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. While touring the door to the laundry room in the toddler classroom was not locked and inside the laundry, on top of the washer was a bottle of bleach.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 30, 2023
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(g)(1) - 101238(g)(1)
Official code
101238(g)(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants (B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 15 minute checks are not being conducted and documented, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 5, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101429(a)(2)(B) - 101429(a)(2)(B)
Official code
101429(a)(2)(B)
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 2 out of 4 infants did not have a physicians report on file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 28, 2023
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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 4 infants did not have immunizations on file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Reporting Requirements: a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. 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 on information received, the Child care center had an incident of an infant that was left unsupervised and failed to report this to CCL. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants: In addition to Section 101229, the following shall apply: Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted and observations made by LPA, child was able to leave the classroom unattended and wander to the playground where the child was found by another teacher. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Personnel Requirements - Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f). This requirement was not being met as evidence by the observation made by the LPA of three staff members that were providing care for infant/toddlers however, none of the three staff were associated to any of the facility's three license. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to the children in care. A $1500.00 civil penalty is being issued as a result of this citation/deficiency