101212 Reporting Requirements (f) The items specified in (d)(1)(A) through (H) above shall also be reported to the child's authorized representative. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the facility did not report an outbreak of a communicable to disease to parents, therefore the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Based on interviews and record review, the facility did not report an outbreak of a communicable to disease to parents, therefore the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 5, 2026
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 101212(f) - 101212(f)
Official code
101212(f)
Medium concern: Facility condition
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101438.1 Infant Care General Sanitation (c) Washing, cleaning and sanitizing requirements for areas used by staff with infants, or for areas that infants have access to… This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility did not adhere to required cleaning procedures, therefore the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility did not adhere to required cleaning procedures, therefore the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
(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 notmet as evidenced by, Based on interviews conducted, 2 of 2 staff members disclosed that they witnessed the Director speak inappropriately to S1 & S2 in front of the children. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
(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 requirement was not met as evidenced by, Based on interviews conducted, 5 of 6 staff members stated the toddler room will have children wake up early causing the teacher to be out of ratio for about 10-30 minutes on a daily basis until another staff member is able to step in. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants:(a)In addition to Section 101229, the following shall apply: (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, based on interviews conducted 4 of 4 staff members stated that Child #1 was left outside for up to 5 minutes during a transition. This is a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
Staff-Infant Ratio: (b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by, During visit, parent informed LPA that infant room was out of ratio and teacher needed support. LPA inspected the infant room and and spoke with Staff #1 (S1) and counted the 9 children. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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 interviews conducted 4 out of 4 staff members and confidential witnesses, it was disclosed that C1 was moved from the infant classroom into the 2's classroom prior to their 2nd birthday to meet ratio. This is a potential health and ssafety risk to children 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 1 out of 5 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
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CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
Official code
101216(g)(1)
Medium concern: Facility condition
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Food Services (18) All kitchen, food-preparation and storage areas shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish; and measures shall be taken to keep all such areas free of rodents and other vermin. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in multiple shelves observed with many ants on dry food packages which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
101438.1 Infant Care General Sanitation (c) Washing, cleaning and sanitizing requirements for areas used by staff with infants, or for areas that infants have access to… This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on observation, record review and interviews, the licensee did not ensure that the sanitation practices regarding flooring, rugs, walls and other areas that infants have access to were met, which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
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Based on observation, record review and interviews, the licensee did not ensure that the sanitation practices regarding flooring, rugs, walls and other areas that infants have access to were met, which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.