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CCR 101416.5(b) · Type B

101416.5(b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement was not mat as evidence by: Through record review it was found that on 1/5/2026 there were 5 infants present and signed into care with 1 teacher. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care.

CCR 101439(g) · Type A

(g) Furniture shall be maintained in good repair and safe condition. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observed 3 cribs in the infant room that had chipped and peeling paint. One crib had peeling paint and tape on the railing that was lifting and one crib was broken. Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101439(i) · Type B

(i) There shall be a minimum of one hand washing sink to every 15 infants and one potty chair to every five infants being toilet trained. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observed the sink was missing in the infant room. The diaper changing table is also located outside of arms reach where the sink had been. Based on observation and interview, 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.

CCR 101430(a)(3)(A)(4) · Type B

(A) Staff shall place infants up to 12-months of age on their backs for sleeping. (4) Infants with an Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] that have Section C of the form completed and signed by an authorized representative shall be placed on their back when first laid down to sleep. In the event the infant changes position, the infant may remain in the alternative position. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Two infants enrolled in care under 1 year old, who are able to roll, have not initally been placed on their back to sleep. Based on record review, 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.

CCR 101238.2(h) · Type B

(h)Any construction or equipment that could pose a hazard in the outdoor activity area shall be made inaccessaible to children in care. This shall include, but not be limited to, incinerators, air- conditioning equipment, water heaters, and fuse boxes. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: There is a storage shed in the yard that is not properly locked or made inacessable. Based on observation, 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.

ALLEGATION(S): Personal Rights - Staff did not ensure they have enough equipment for infants INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 12/9/2025 at 9:28am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.P. met with facility owner for a complaint that was received alleging staff did not ensure they have enough equipment for infants. Present during LPAs visit were seven (7) infants and one (1) additional staff member. One (1) additional staff member arrived at 10:15am. Throughout the investigation observations were conducted on multiple days. It was found that at the beginning of the investigation, there were not enough materials for the age range of the infants that supported the infants tactile, visual, and auditory stimulation as well as their manipulative skills. By the end of the investigation more materials had been placed in the classroom to support all of the infants needs. LPA determined although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility owner. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101439.1(e)(1) · Type B

(e) Each infant's bedding shall be used for him/her only. Such bedding shall be replaced when wet or soiled, or when the crib, mat or cot is to be occupied by another infant. (1) Bedding shall be changed daily, or more often if required by subdivision (e) above. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as infant bedding is not being changed daily, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101238(a) · Type B

(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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there are several holes in the fence slats in the outdoor play yard, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101439.1(b) · Type A

Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment. A crib or portable-crib meeting United States Consumer Product Safety Commission safety standards shall be provided for each infant who is unable to climb out of a crib This requirement was not met as evidenced by: C1 was observed sleeping in a play yard instead of a crib which poses an immediate risk to the health a safety of children in care.

CCR101439.1(f) · Type A

Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment. Cribs shall be free from all loose articles and objects, including blankets and pillows. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPAs observed C1 sleeping with a blanket and C2 sleeping with a small blanket with a toy attached which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

CCR 101429(a)(1) · Type A

Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants. In addition to Section 101229, the following shall apply: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: staff left infants unattened while opening the front door to receive children which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

CCR 101416.2(b) · Type A

Infant Care Teacher Qualifications and Duties. Prior to employment, an infant care teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least three postsecondary semesters or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development, and three postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units related to the care of infants, at an accredited or approved college or university. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:staff left alone with infant did not meet the qualification requirements which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

CCR 101428(b) · Type A

Infant Care Personal Services. The infant shall be kept clean and dry at all times. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: infants have went home with soiled diapers and rashes which poses an immediate risk to children in care

CCR 101416.5(b) · Type A

Staff-Infant Ratio. There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: One teacher and two aides were supervising 13 infants which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.