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HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) · Type B

(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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Staff (S1) was missing proof of pertussis and S2) was missing proof of pertussis and measles vaccinations which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Personal RIghts- Staff inappropriately handled child in care Personal RIghts- Staff yelled at day care child INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 03/14/2025 at 8:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), F.R. conducted an unannounced complaint visit to deliver investigation findings for the above allegations. LPA met with Staff, M.K. and explained the purpose of today's visit. During today's inspection LPA observed 1 staff and 4 children. During the course of this investigation, LPA interviewed staff including director, children and parents and reviewed relevant records. Based on children’s interviews, children stated that no staff yell or shout at them or hurt them. Based on parent interviews, parent stated that based on observations they have not observed any staff yell at children or handle children in an inappropriate manner. Continued on Page 2 Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101238.2(f) · Type B

Outdoor Activity Space (f) Sandboxes shall be inspected daily and kept free of hazardous foreign materials. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: During facility walk through LPAs observed that the sandbox has a lot of debris and is not covered when not in use.

CCR101238(a) · Type B

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. During facility walk through, LPAs observed the side outdoor area has discarded pipes, gardening tools, broken children's table, paint dispenser cans, raid fly trap sticks and hose storage cans filled with water and debris in the area on limit to children in care.

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type A

(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Prior to entry into the facility, LPA observed child (C4) washing hands in the outdoor sink without teacher supervision. During the inspection, LPA observed children moving into the Sun Room without staff supervision to get their water bottles. During staff interview, staff stated that after lunch children go by themselves to wash hands and use the restroom.

HSC 1597.16(a)(1) · Type B

(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 requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. During interview, staff stated that water bottles are refilled using store bought gallons of water but kitchen sink is used to wash fruit, vegetables and children's dishes and utensils. Water lead testing has not been completed for this facility.

CCR 101218.1(c) · Type B

(c) The licensee shall post the PUB 393 (8/02), Child Care Center Notification of Parents' Rights Poster in a prominent, publicly accessible area in the child care center at all times. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA did not observe Notification of Parents' Rights (PUB 393), Child Passenger Restraint System Poster (PUB 269) and Personal Rights (LIC 613A) posted near the front entrance.

CCR 101215.1(d) · Type B

(d) The child care center director, or the substitute director as specified in (f) below, shall be on the premises during the hours the center is in operation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA did not observe facility director during today's visit as she is unwell. During staff interview, staff stated that facility director is present once a week at the facility.

CCR 101217(a) · Type B

(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, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for two staff , S1 and S2 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101220(a) · Type B

(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 observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for three children, C1, C5 and C6 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101220.1(g) · Type B

(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 observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for two children, C5 and C6 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101226(e)(3)(B) · Type B

(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, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for child C6 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.