Bright Horizons at Garner

ALLEGATION(S): Staff did not ensure they were not out of ratio INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 08/05/24, at 2:15 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.M. arrived unannounced to deliver the findings to the above allegations and met with C.P. Present in care were 74 preschoolers and 19 additional staff members. During the investigation LPA C.F. conducted interviews with parents, staff, and children, observed the classrooms, reviewed center documentation regarding the allegation and did a walkthrough of the center. Interviews and record review indicated conflicting information. Therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated, 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. Exit interview conducted with Director C.P. Appeal Rights, Report, Notice of Site visit provided. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type A

Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision- 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 has not been met as evidence by: Based on interviews, and documnents submitted by the center a child was left alone in the classroom which is an immediate risks to children in care.

CCR 101223(a)(2) · Type B

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observations and interviews staff placed a 3 inch wide circular log ontop of a child's back during naptime to help assist with her sleeping issues. This poses a potential risk to health and safety of children in care.

CCR 101700.3(b)(1) · Type B

California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers; A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement has not been met as evidence by: LPA reviewed the lead analyses and observed an exceedance in one of the faucets, which is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101212(d) · Type B

Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. Based on interviews an incident was not reported to licensing which is a safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101161(a) · Type B

Limitations on Capacity and Ambulatory Status . 101161(a) Limitations on Capacity and Ambulatory Status. The licensee shall not exceed the conditions, limitations and capacity specified in the license. This requirement has not been met as evidence by. Based on observations the center had preschool children and school age on the yard which is a potential risk to children in care.

CCR 101223(a)(1) · Type B

Personal Rights: The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the teacher violated the children's personal rights which poses a potential safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101223(a)(1) · Type B

Personal Rights: The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the teachers violated the children's personal rights which poses a potential safety risk to children in care.