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KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER

35 ROTARY WAY, Vallejo, CA 94591

Facility:
483001838
Type:
DAY CARE CENTER
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
72

Inspection snapshot

Recent higher-concern violation

At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.

Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionJune 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 28, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 33 available inspections for KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER from October 28, 2021 through June 18, 2026.

22 inspections recorded violations, with 43 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 18, 2026 and involved supervision, with a due date of July 16, 2026.

That higher-concern topic showed up in eight inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
33

9 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
43

15 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
19

6 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

33 total inspections vs 2 local median in 94591

Compared to 39 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.3
Local median
0.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
45%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
67%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
0.26

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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 facility did not possess record of Director Justice Willis' health screening which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 16, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
Official code
101216(g)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
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 facility did not possess record of child 5's physician's report which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 16, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220(a) - 101220(a)
Official code
101220(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
(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. (1) This requirement includes updating each child's immunization record when the child is due to receive required immunizations after enrollment in the child care center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the immunization records for child 3 and child 5 were missing record of their 4th required DTaP vaccine which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 16, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220.1(g)(1) - 101220.1(g)(1)
Official code
101220.1(g)(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Teacher-Child Ratio. There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on the LPA's interviews with facility staff, the LPA’s personal observations on December 23, 2025, and Center Director Nikita Wallace’s own admission, it was corroborated that the facility operated out of ratio on more than one occasion. This posed a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 13, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
Official code
101216.3(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties. An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on the LPA's interviews with facility staff, the LPA’s personal observations on December 23, 2025, and Center Director Nikita Wallace’s own admission, it was corroborated that staff members without the required early childhood education (ECE) units have been tasked with supervising awake children without working under the direct supervision of a teacher.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 13, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.2(e) - 101216.2(e)
Official code
101216.2(e)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
(b) Indoor activity space for infants shall be physically separate from space used by children in the child care center and school-age child care center components. This requirement was not not been met as evidenced by: Based on LPA interviews conducted with A5's admission and A1 and A3 corroborating statements, which poses a potential health & safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 13, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101438.3(b) - 101438.3(b)
Official code
101438.3(b)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA interviews with current staff, former staff & parents A1, A3-A7, A9 & A11 stated care and supervision as necessary is not meeting children’s needs which poses a potential Health, Safety and Personal Rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 13, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a) - 101229(a)
Official code
101229(a)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
(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 5 staff (S1-S5) records reviewed which revealed that S1 was missing proof of negative TB test and S5 was missing Physican's Health Screening and proof of negative TB test.The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 12, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
Official code
101216(g)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
(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 5 staff (S1-S5) records reviewed which revealed S3 was missing or had expired Mandated Report Certificate. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 12, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
(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 five staff (S1-S5) records reviewed which revealed S3 was missing proof of Immunization against pertusis and measles . The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 12, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 1596.7995(a)(1) - 1596.7995(a)(1)
Official code
1596.7995(a)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
(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 one child record reviewed which revealed C1 needs an updated Immunization Record. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 12, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220.1(g) - 101220.1(g)
Official code
101220.1(g)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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 six staff (S1-S6) records reviewed at 2:09pm which revealed S2, S3 and S5 were missing or had expired Mandated Report Certificate. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 8, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
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 six staff (S1-S6) records reviewed at 2:09pm which revealed S3 was missing proof of Immunization against pertusis and measles . The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 8, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) - 1596.7995(a)(1)
Official code
1596.7995(a)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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 six staff (S1-S6) records reviewed at 2:09pm, which revealed that S1 was missing proof of negative TB test and S6 was missing Physican's Health Screening and proof of negative TB test.The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 22, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
Official code
101216(g)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
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 six children's records reviewed at 3:36pm which revealed C2 needs an updated Immunization Record. The following immunizations are needed/missing: 4th dose of DTAP, 1 dose of MMR and 1 dose of Varicella. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 8, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220.1(g) - 101220.1(g)
Official code
101220.1(g)
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
(m)All play equipment and materials used by children shall be age-appropriate. (1) The licensee shall provide a variety of age-appropriate equipment, toys and materials in good condition and in sufficient quantity to allow children present to fully participate in planned activities. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews with S3 and S4 who corroborrated that broken toy was not removed from DP classroom, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 14, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(m)(1) - 101239(m)(1)
Official code
101239(m)(1)
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Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
(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.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 18, 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)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
101230 Activities (c) A teacher-child ratio of one teacher supervising 24 napping children is permitted provided that the remaining teachers necessary to meet the overall ratio specified in Section 101216.3(a) are immediately available at the center. This Requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on observations by LPA at 2:32pm while conducting a census of facilty. One Teacher was left alone with 20 children during naptime with 4 children awake,which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on observations by LPA at 2:32pm while conducting a census of facilty. One Teacher was left alone with 20 children during naptime with 4 children awake,which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 18, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101230(c) - 101230(c)
Official code
101230(c)
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Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (a) Each licensee shall have a disaster and mass casualty plan of action. The plan shall be in writing and shall be readily available. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on Center Director statement confirmed that the facility does not have a mass casualty action plan. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 10, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101174(a) - 101174(a)
Official code
101174(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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 six staff records reviewed at 10:46am LPAs observed S2&S3 was missing AB1207 Mandated Reporter Training Cert, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 10, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
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 six staff (S1-S6) records reviewed at10:46am which revealed S4 was missing Immunization Record. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 10, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) - 1596.7995(a)(1)
Official code
1596.7995(a)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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 six staff (S1-S6) records reviewed at10:46am which revealed S4 & S6 were missing LIC503 & evidence of TB clearance. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 10, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
Official code
101216(g)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Teacher Qualifications and Duties (g) A photocopy of the teacher's Child Development Permit as specified in (c)(3) above, or a photocopy of the teacher's transcript(s) documenting successful completion of required course work, shall be maintained at the center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on staff record reviewed at 10:56am which revealed that S3's record was missing transcripts. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above in count of one out of six staff which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 10, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.1(g) - 101216.1(g)
Official code
101216.1(g)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
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 reviewed five childrens records and observed C2 &C3 were either missing or incomplete LIC 701. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 10, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220(a) - 101220(a)
Official code
101220(a)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
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 children's records reviewed which confirmed C1 has an Epi-pen prescription however the child did not have a signed consent form on file. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 10, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226(e)(3)(B) - 101226(e)(3)(B)
Official code
101226(e)(3)(B)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Sign In and Sign Out (a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPAs review of the sign in/out procedure which appeared to be incomplete. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 10, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229.1(a)(1) - 101229.1(a)(1)
Official code
101229.1(a)(1)
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Licensee shall maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level of 5ppb in all outlets subject to the testing requirement of those Written Directives, for the health and safety of children in care. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: On 10/26/23 licensee did not maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level for water lead testing resulting with values of 5.5ppb or greater for sample site "D" near the kitchen and "G" in preschool classroom.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 27, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A teacher-child ratio of one teacher supervising 24 napping children is permitted provided that the remaining teachers necessary to meet the overall ratio specified in Section 101216.3(a) are immediately available at the center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observations of one teacher supervising 25 children napping in the Discover Preschool (DP) classroom which posed a potential health, safety and/or personal rights risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 17, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101230(c) - 101230(c)
Official code
101230(c)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and observations which confirmed that due to inadequate staffing, the facility operated out of ratio. This poses/posed a potential health, safety and/or personal rights risk to the children in care. This is a repeat violation within a 12 month period and as such, a civil penalty of $250 is assessed for repeat violation.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 10, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
Official code
101216.3(a)
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
California’s Action Level for lead in water at Child Care Centers -, "A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance." Based on record review, facility faucet (Site “A, D & G”) exceeded the allowable levels of lead in the water, testing respectively at 19.8 ppb, 6.3 ppb & 12.0 ppb. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 17, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department or This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's interview with AD and a review of Department records confirming A1 & A2 did not obtain an approved criminal record clearance. This poses an immediate health, safety and/or personal rights risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 16, 2023
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e)(1) - 101170(e)(1)
Official code
101170(e)(1)
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Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on multiple statements provided by CD and staff which corroborated that hazardous materials were found on the playground while children were playing. The facility did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 20, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.2(d)(2) - 101238.2(d)(2)
Official code
101238.2(d)(2)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. This requirement is not as evidenced by: Based on statements provided by S2, S3, S4 & S5 also supported claims that the facility operated out of ratio. The facility did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 20, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
Official code
101216.3(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
California’s Action Level for lead in water at Child Care Centers -, "A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance." This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, facility faucet (Site “A, D & G”) exceeded the allowable levels of lead in the water, testing respectively at 17.0 ppb, 5.6 ppb & 7.6 ppb. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 6, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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 was not met as evidenced by: Based on statements provided by staff and parents which confirmed the facility did not maintain a safe environment, resulting in violation of children's personal rights. This posed a potential health,safety and personal rights risk to the children in care and a $250 is being assessed for repeat violation within a 12 months period.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 12, 2022
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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
Report finding
Reporting Requirements. The items specified in (d)(1)(A) through (H) above shall also be reported to the child's authorized representative. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on the investigation, there’s a preponderance of evidence to show the facility did not report the occurrence of two incident(s). This posed a potential health,safety and personal rights risk to the children in care and a $250 is being assessed for repeat violation within a 12 month period.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 12, 2022
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101212(f) - 101212(f)
Official code
101212(f)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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 was not met as evidenced by: statements provided by CD and multiple staff, as well evidence obtained by the Department which showed C1 sustained injury and corroborated the allegation. This posed an immediate health,safety and personal rights risk to the children in care. An immediate Civil Penalty of $500 was assessed due to a violation resulting in injury to a child in care, and Civil Penalty of $250 was assessed for repeat violation.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 24, 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)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the investigation, there’s enough evidence to show a consistent pattern of children sustaining injuries at the facility, resulting from a lack of supervision of the children in care. A previous licensing report was issued on 01/13/21 giving notice of the same violation and a repeat violation of an immediate Civil Penalty of $1000 is assessed for repeat violation. This poses/posed an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 25, 2021
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a) - 101229(a)
Official code
101229(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Reporting requirements. The items specified in (d)(1)(A) through (H) above shall also be reported to the child's authorized representative. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the investigation, there’s a preponderance of evidence to show a consistent pattern of children sustaining injuries, primarily resulting from a lack of supervision of the children in care of which parents were not always informed. This poses/posed health, safety and personal rights risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 8, 2021
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101212(f) - 101212(f)
Official code
101212(f)
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Medium concern: Child guidance
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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 was not met as evidenced by: Statements provided by P1, P2, P3, A1 and A2 corroborated the allegation, reporting a lack of staff at the facility made it difficult for staff to check children’s diapers or check on children using the bathroom to ensure they were clean. This poses a potential health,safety and personal rights risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 24, 2021
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)
Medium concern: Incident records
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Reporting Requirements. The items specified in (d)(1)(A) through (H) above shall also be reported to the child's authorized representative. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: multiple statements parents statements reported occasions where the facility had not notified them of incident(s) in which their child was involved. This posed/poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 24, 2021
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 101212(f) - 101212(f)
Official code
101212(f)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
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A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c)) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on multiple statements provided by adults and staff, and records reviewed on 10/13/21 which revealed that S4 and S5 did not meet the Teacher Aide qualifications which impacted Teacher-Child ratio of Title 22 regulations, 101216.3(b)(1). This posed a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 8, 2021
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 101216.3(b)(1) - 101216.3(b)(1)
Official code
101216.3(b)(1)
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Higher concern: Supervision
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An aide assisting a fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c)) in the supervision of up to 18 preschool-age children, pursuant to Section 101216.3 shall meet the following requirements: Completion of six postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on statements and staff records reviewed corroborating that two staff did not meet Teacher Aid qualification, and this poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 8, 2021
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 101216.2(d)(1) - 101216.2(d)(1)
Official code
101216.2(d)(1)