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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which LPA observed during the facility walkthrough accessible cleaning materials that were located under the sink cabinets and no children present at the moment which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 22, 2026
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Type B deficiency
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CCR 101238(g) - 101238(g)
Official code
101238(g)
Higher concern: Background screening
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Administration of Child Day Care Licensing Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. 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 one staff present who is a substitute at the facility, does not have current criminal record clearance which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 22, 2026
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Type B deficiency
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HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A) - 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Official code
1596.871(c)(1)(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 staff do not have updated Mandated Reporter Training Certificates which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 22, 2026
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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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: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which staff files were not observation to be complete with missing documents which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 22, 2026
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Type B deficiency
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CCR 101217(a) - 101217(a)
Official code
101217(a)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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Child's Records (a) The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which children files were not observed to be complete with missing documents which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 22, 2026
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Type B deficiency
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CCR 101221(a) - 101221(a)
Official code
101221(a)
Higher concern: Medication
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Health-Related Services (3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (B) For each prescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child. 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 current enrolled child does not have proper documentation and medication available for review which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 22, 2026
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Type B deficiency
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CCR 101226(e)(3)(B) - 101226(e)(3)(B)
Official code
101226(e)(3)(B)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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Reporting Requirements (b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the facility has not notified the department of recent changes such as Director Change which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, a licensed child 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), shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date they completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by record review: Director has expired child abuse training. CORRECT BY 3/13/2024:. Website for training: www.mandatedreporterca.com
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 13, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Medium concern: Environmental health
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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 based on record review that facility has not lead tested their water. For more information, see Provider Information Notice (PIN) 21-21.1 - WRITTEN DIRECTIVES FOR LEAD TESTING OF WATER IN LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTERS PURSUANT TO AB 2370 CHAPTER 676, STATUTES OF 2018