Infant Care General Sanitation (4) The diaper-changing area, where residue is splashed from soiled diapers and items and surfaces are touched by staff during the diaper-changing process, shall be washed and disinfected after each diaper change. Such areas, items and surfaces shall include but not be limited to: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, changing table in the infant room has debris and dirt on the table which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 10, 2026
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Type B deficiency
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CCR 101438.1(c)(4) - 101438.1(c)(4)
Official code
101438.1(c)(4)
Medium concern: Facility condition
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Outdoor Activity Space (d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, outdoor fence is broken and has exposed sharp plastic pieces accessible to infants. which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 10, 2026
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Type B deficiency
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CCR 101238.2(d)(2) - 101238.2(d)(2)
Official code
101238.2(d)(2)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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Infant Care Activities (E) If an infant falls asleep before being placed in a crib, staff shall move the infant to a crib as soon as possible. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, Per 15 minute safe sleep checks infant C3 was held while sleeping from 11:10am to 11:55am on 03/09/26 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 10, 2026
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Type B deficiency
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CCR 101430(a)(3)(E) - 101430(a)(3)(E)
Official code
101430(a)(3)(E)
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 one count of staff S2 not having a TB test on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 10, 2026
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Type B deficiency
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CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
Official code
101216(g)(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, by staff S2 having an expired mandated reporter training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 10, 2026
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Type B deficiency
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HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(1)
Higher concern: Medication
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Health-Related Services (e) In centers where the licensee chooses to handle medications: (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 observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, LPA observed prescription medication for child C1 in the classroom that did not have approval in writing or instructions which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 10, 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)
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 two counts of C1 and C5 not having a completed physical on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 10, 2026
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Type B deficiency
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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 two counts of C1 and C3 not having a copy of their immunization on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 10, 2026
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Type B deficiency
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CCR 101220.1(g) - 101220.1(g)
Official code
101220.1(g)
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, LPAs observed the storage area and food preparation area to be unsanitary which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
This requirement is not met as evidenced by: based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited which poses/posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 22, 2026
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8895(c)(1) - 1596.8895(c)(1)
Official code
1596.8895(c)(1)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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(3) The licensee shall require each recipient of the summary of the accusation to sign a statement indicating that he or she has received the document and the date it was received. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited which poses/posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Drinking water from a noncontaminating fixture or container shall be readily available both indoors and in the outdoor activity area…(1) Children shall be free to drink as they wish. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above as it was observed older infant children were unusually hungry and/or thirsty at the time of pickup which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 20, 2025
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Type A deficiency
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CCR 101239.2(a)(1) - 101239.2(a)(1)
Official code
101239.2(a)(1)
Medium concern: Facility condition
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All food shall be safe and of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above as it was observed older infant children were unusually hungry and/or thirsty at the time of pickup which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights 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 observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 5 staff memebers did not have a health screening, tuberculosis test, or immunizaitons on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Amended citation. 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 and record reviews, the licensee did not comply with the section above in multiple incidents of children biting other children which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. The director stated she will purchase teething rings. The director will provide a training for staff on how to prevent children biting other children. The director agreed to send training notes to LPA @ nicolette.cunningham@dss.ca.gov.
To be 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. Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in as it was reported one staff spanked or hit children on multiple occasions which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
(3) To be 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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one staff (S3) handled infants inappropriately which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
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 interviews and file review, S6 did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
(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 is an amended report. (q) All materials and surfaces accessible to children, including toys, shall be free of toxic substances. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: based on observations, Staff did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
*Amended citation -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.(1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Director and staff interviews, and LPA observations.