Limitations on Capacity:(a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by, Based on LPAs observations it was witnessed on 2/19/26 2 preschool-aged children in the infant room. Based on interviews conducted it was stated that children from the 2 year old classroom will sometimes be in the infant room in the morning until the next teacher arrives. This is a potential health and ssafety risk to children in care.
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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in S1 was left alone in classroom with children but does not have 12 ECE units which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Admission Procedures and Parental and Authorized Representative's Rights:(2) Conduct one or more personal interviews with the child's parent...(B)Provides the child's parent... or injured while at the child care center, and procedures for conducting inspections for illness. This requirement was not met as evidenced by, Based on record review and interviews conducted, authorized pick up was not notified of any potential injury until after C1 was released from the facility and the authorized pick up noticed a cut and blood on C1s head. This is a potential risk to the healthand safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 16, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 101218.1(2)(b) - 101218.1(2)(b)
Official code
101218.1(2)(b)
Medium concern: Child guidance
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Personal Rights:(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 video observation and interviews conducted, cots were propped up against the wall and fell onto C1 resulting in a head injury that required medical attention. This is a potential healthand safety risk to children in care.
Personal Rights: (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3)free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidenced by, Based on interviews conducted it was disclosed that S1 has been observed to pulling children by their arm in a rough manner and tugging on their hair to move them into line and has been observed and overheard yelling or raising voice in classroom towards children. This is a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 25, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
Official code
101223(a)(3)
Medium concern: Child guidance
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Personal Rights: (a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidenced by, Based on interviews conducted, it was disclosed that S1 would mock the children and toss items such as plates towards them on the table during meal time. This is a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
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 4 persons missing proof of vaccines in file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 25, 2024
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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 2 out of 4 persons missing physical & TB test in file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 25, 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 2 out of 6 persons missing physical in file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 25, 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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Child's Medical Assessments (b) The medical assessment shall provide the following: (2) Results of a test for tuberculosis. 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 persons missing TB clearances in file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 25, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220(b)(2) - 101220(b)(2)
Official code
101220(b)(2)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
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Teacher-Child Ratio (b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance. (1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in children were alone with teachers aides which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Personal Rights: (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This was not met as evidenced by, Based on staff interviews and video surveillance, it was disclosed and observed that S1 grabbed C1 in an inappropriate manner. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.