Asavari Inc. - Valley Oak Montessori

HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A) · Type B

Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. 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 staff, S1 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. One staff, S1 was observed to be cleared but not associated to the facility. Director reviewed Guardian and observed a request for additional verification. Director completed the association during today's inspection. LPA reminded Director to verify staff association's prior to staff being present or working at the facility.

CCR 101429(a)(2)(C)(3) · Type B

(C) Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: (3) Time of each 15-minute check This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for children under 2 years of age that are enrolled in the toddler componenet which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101226(e)(3)(A) · Type B

(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (A) Prescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the label directions as prescribed by the child's physician. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and recrod review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for one child, C11 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101416.2(c)(1) · Type B

Infant Care Teacher Qualifications and Duties (c) To be a fully qualified infant care teacher, a teacher shall have the following: (1) Completion, with passing grades, of 12 postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood or child development education at an accredited or approved college or university. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Through file review LPA observed that staff S3 is missing transcripts that indicate proof of completion of early childhood education units to be a fully qualified teacher. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.

CCR101217(a) · Type B

Personnel Records (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: Through file review LPA observed that staff, S2, S3, S4 and S5 are missing the required Personnel Record (LIC 501). This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.

HSC 1596.8662(b)(3) · Type B

On and after January 1, 2018, a person who becomes an 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) within the first 90 days that he or she is employed at the facility 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: Through file review LPA observed that staff, S1 is missing the Mandated Reporter Training for childcare workers. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.

HSC1596.7995(a)(1) · Type B

(a) (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: Through file review LPA observed that staff S1, S3 and S5 are missing proof of immunization's for measles and pertussis. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff spoke inappropriately to day care child in care. Staff hit day care child in care Unqualified staff are providing care and supervision to day care children in care. Facility is operating out of ratio. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 12/18/2024 at 1:31pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), F.R. conducted an unannounced complaint visit to deliver investigation findings for the above allegations. LPA met with Director, V.K. and explained the purpose of today's visit. During today's inspection, LPA toured the facility and observed ratios. LPA observed a total of 49 children and 9 staff within the five classrooms toured at the facility. Children were observed to be napping/resting. Facility is operating within the ratio requirements. During the course of this investigation, LPA interviewed staff including director and parents and reviewed relevant records. Based on staff interviews, staff stated that they use positive discipline with children. They use a thinking chair and staff stay next to children and talk to them. Continued on Page 2 Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: