OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE. The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained:... Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on observation, facility did not comply with regulation in that there was a potted artichoke plant with small spikes accessible to children on the playground. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews with staff and self reported unusual incident, it was determined that a 4 year old child was found outside of elementary school premises approximately 67 yrds passed the school gates, without visual supervison from staff. This occured at pick up time while the main street where the child was found, was busy with traffic. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of child in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 11, 2025
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229 - 101229
Official code
101229
Medium concern: Incident records
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REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day....This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and documentation provided, facility failed to report an unusual incident to the department within 24 hrs via telephone. Incident ocurred on 2/05/25 and reported via phone on 2/07/25. This deficiency posed a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
A licensed child day care facility shall provide to the parents...of each child receiving services...copies of any licensing report that documents any Type A citation... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, licensee did not ensure that each parent that signed LIC 9224 was provided copy of the licensing report dated 05/08/24, which poses a potential Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
(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 upon staff interviews, a verbal altercation occurred between staff members in front of parents and daycare children on 4/29/24 which is a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 9, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(1) - 101223(a)(1)
Official code
101223(a)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
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101216.2 Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties (e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher. This requirement was not met as evidenced by… Based upon staff interviews, assistants were requested to do activities with groups of children outside the classroom without a qualified teacher numerous times which is a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
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Based upon staff interviews, assistants were requested to do activities with groups of children outside the classroom without a qualified teacher numerous times which is a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
101223.2(a) Discipline Any form of discipline or punishment that violates a child's personal rights as specified in Section 101223 shall not be permitted regardless of authorized representative consent or authorization. This requirement was not met as evidenced by… Based upon numerous staff interviews and unusual incident reported to the Department from the facility, staff member (S1) restrained a child (C1) during lunch for over 20 minutes while the child was visibly upset which is an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
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Based upon numerous staff interviews and unusual incident reported to the Department from the facility, staff member (S1) restrained a child (C1) during lunch for over 20 minutes while the child was visibly upset which is an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to 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 of 4 staff members present do not have verification of immunization against influenza, pertussis and measles. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 23, 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 3 out of 4 staff members present do not have mandated reporter training certification per AB1207. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 23, 2023
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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)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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Personnel Records (a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (1) Employee's full name. 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 the 4 staff members present did not have records available for review. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 23, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101217(a)(1) - 101217(a)(1)
Official code
101217(a)(1)
Medium concern: Environmental health
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HSC 1597.16(a)(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee does not have verification that the facility drinking water has been tested for lead on or after 1/1/20 but no later than 1/1/23. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.