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 due to parents signing for receipt of a document that did not receive which poses/posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance... This requirment was not met as evidence by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one count of the staff providing supervison for 13 children out of ratio which poses an potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
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.. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above staff S1 handling child C1 in a rough manner which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 27, 2025
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
Official code
101223(a)(3)
Medium concern: Incident records
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During the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1), 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, staff failed to report unusual incident that occurred potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 26, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101212(d) - 101212(d)
Official code
101212(d)
Medium concern: Child guidance
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To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, staff S1 called Child C1 dumb that occurred potential 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... This regulation was not met as evidence by: Based on interviews the facility did not comply with the section above, staff handled children in a rough manner, which poses and immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 7, 2025
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
Official code
101223(a)(3)
Medium concern: Child guidance
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(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 regulation was not met as evidence by: Based on interviews, the facility did not comply with the section cited above towards children in care speaking negatively about them in front of them which poses and immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 7, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(1) - 101223(a)(1)
Official code
101223(a)(1)
Medium concern: Child guidance
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101223(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from... humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature... This regulation was not met as evidence by: Based on interviews and documents obtained, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in that staff yell at daycare children in care which poses and immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
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Based on interviews and documents obtained, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in that staff yell at daycare children in care which poses and immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
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 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 16, 2024
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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)
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, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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. Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, staff failed to provide direct supervision of three children on 1/29/24. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: based upon MW1 statement, the trees on the property were hazardous. This poses an immediate risk to children in care. The licensee had one tree removed and the other trees were trimmed. The licensee stated she will send the name of the tree company that completed the work. The director stated she will discuss a maintenance plan for the trees. nicolette.cunningham@dss.ca.gov
The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (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. Based on interviews, Staff 1 did not comply with the section cited above with one out of twelve children which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care The director stated she will meet with staff and discuss childrens personal rights. The director stated she will e-mail meeting notes by 8/9/23.
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. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: based on observations, the facility is not sanitary, which poses an immediate health, safety, and 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 witness statements, Staff did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care. This is a repeat citation.
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 is not met as evidenced by multiple statements that Staff 1 yelled at children in care, which poses a potential Health and Safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 31, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)
Medium concern: Incident records
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The director shall acknowledge reading the Reporting Requirements: Each licensee or applicant shall furnish to the Department reports as required by the Department including, but not limited to, the following: Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child shall be reported within 24 hours and in writing within 7 days. This requirement is not met as evidenced by the director admission and lack of reports for at least 2 reportable incidents. Which poses/posed a potential Health and Safety risk to children in care.
The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (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. Based on interviews, Staff 1 did not comply with the section cited above with two out of ten children which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 26, 2023
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(4) - 101223(a)(4)
Official code
101223(a)(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
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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 witness statements, Staff 1 did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 26, 2023
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)
Higher concern: Supervision
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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. Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, Staff 1 was observed focusing on their cell phone instead of visually supervising children. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Care and Supervision. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision, including visual observation, of a teacher. This requirement is not met as evidenced by multiple incidents of sexualized behaviors between children without staff observation or intervention. Based on interviews and written documentation. Which poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 25, 2022
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
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Personal Rights, The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement is not met as evidenced by multiple incidents of sexualized behaviors between children. Based on interviews and written documentation. Which poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 2, 2022
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)
Medium concern: Incident records
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Reporting Requirements: Each licensee or applicant shall furnish to the Department reports as required by the Department including, but not limited to, the following: Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. Shall be reported within 24 hours and in writing within 7 days. This requirement is not met as evidenced by the director admission and lack of reports for at least 5 reportable incidents. Which poses/posed a potential Health and Safety risk to children in care.
To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. Facility has restrained children with 'bear hugs' when they are displaying high behaviors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: as based on interviews. Which poses/posed a potential Health and Safety risk to children in care
Personnel Requirements (f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the files reviewed during the inspection three out of the three files that were reviewed had expired First Aid/CPR.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 11, 2021
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(f) - 101216(f)
Official code
101216(f)
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 LPA Mendez's observation, LPA Mendez reviewed 5 out of 34 children's files were missing Immunization Records from their files.