Building Kidz of Ssf, Inc.(Preschool)

CCR 101216.3(b)(1) · Type B

(b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance. (1) 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 observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one teacher aid who does not meet the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d) was observed present in the classroom with a qualified teacher and 18 preschool children present. which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type B

101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children’s needs (1) No child…shall be left without the supervision of a teacher… This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, a child was able to exit facility premise without the supervision of staff. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

CCR 101238(a)(1) · Type B

101238 Buildings and Grounds (a)(1) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary…at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children...the licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of…rodents. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews, a rodent has been observed to be at facility on multiple occasions. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Day care child sustained unexplained injuries. Staff commingled children of different age groups. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 7/3/25 at approximately 9:00am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) A. and Q. conducted an unannounced, subsequent site visit to the facility to deliver investigation findings in response to the above allegations that were made to the Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD) on 4/30/25. LPAs A. and Q. met with Site Director, J.W. and discussed the purpose of the visit. During today’s visit, LPAs conducted a health and safety inspection. Present during the inspection was site director and thirteen staff supervising sixty five children (20 infants and 45 Preschoolers). All adults present have fingerprint clearance and are associated to the facility. During the course of the investigation, LPAs conducted classroom observations, gathered documents, interviewed random selection of staff and attempted to interview enrolled child's authorized representative. Through staff interviews, LPAs gathered that staff document incident reports. Also, through staff interviews, it was determined that staff did not comingle children. (Continue Report on Page 2...) Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101161 · Type B

Limitations on capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations made today as well as on 10/8, interviews, and record reviews it was found that facility was operating in a classroom that is not a part of their licensed space. This poses and immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

Request Denied

CCR 101238(g)(2) · Type A

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. 101238 Buildings and Grounds (2)Firearms and other weapons shall not be allowed on or stored on the premises of a child care center. This requirement was NOT met as evidenced by: Based on observations during inspection it a pocket knife was found in the outdoor play yard. This posed an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

Deficiency Dismissed

CCR101161 · Type B

Limitations on capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and record reviews it was found that facility was operating in a classroom that is not a part of their licensed space. This poses and immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

Request Denied

CCR 101238(g)(1) · Type B

Building and Grounds (g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. (1) Storage areas for poisons shall be locked. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations it was found that cleaning products in rooms 4 and 5 as well as restroom were left in reach of children and not locked. As the products were immediatley moved this poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff do not ensure sanitary accommodations to children in care. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 12/10/24 at approximately at 8:40am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) A. and Q. conducted an unannounced subsequent site visit to the facility to deliver investigation findings in response to the above allegation that was made to the Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD) on 10/7/24. LPAs A. and Q. met with Site Director, J.G. andExecutive Director, A.G., and discussed the purpose of the visit. During today’s visit, LPAs conducted a health and safety inspection. Present during the inspection was site director, executive director, and six staff supervising forty nine children (5 toddlers and 44 Preschoolers). All adults present have fingerprint clearance and are associated to the facility. During the course of the investigation, LPAs conducted classroom observations, gathered documents, and interviewed random selection of staff. LPAs observed each classroom in facility to be equipped with sanitation products for children's use. Through staff interviews, LPAs gathered that staff verify sanitary equipment for children are available daily. Based on the information gathered it was determined that there is not sufficient evidence to say that the facility staff do not ensure sanitary accommodations to children in care. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. No deficiencies are being cited today under California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Appeal rights and a notice of site visit were discussed and provided to Director, J.G. Director was reminded that a Notice of Site visit (LIC 9213) must be posted for 30 consecutive days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative F. to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the Director, J.G., and executive director, A.G. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

101700.3 · Type B

101700.3 California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers (b)(1) 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 results received from the certified water samplers, the facility exceeded 5.4 ppb of lead in their water source. This pose a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Daycare child was hit by another daycare child in care. Staff left daycare child in soiled diapers for a period of time. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A.M. met with facility representative for this complaint investigation. Purpose of the visit explained. LPA observed the children in classroom where the alleged incidents occurred. Both the children (C1) and (C2) as well as their group are all too young to be interviewed (2 year olds). LPA interviewed staff in this classroom as well as lead teacher for this group. Based on information gathered through staff interviews, there was one incident in the classroom where two children were both hitting each other. Staff separated the two children when they observed the incident. Regarding allegation of a child's diaper not being changed timely, staff state that no children are ever left in soiled diapers beyond the scheduled diaper changes which are: 9:30AM, before naptime at 12:00PM, 2:30PM, 4:00PM and checked again shortly before children get picked up. Diapers are also changed when needed. (Continued on next page 9099-C) Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): Staff do not prevent day care children from hitting other children in care Staff yell at day care children Staff handle day care children in a rough manner INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A.M. met with facility representative for this conclusionary complaint investigation. LPA conducted observations on previous visit on 7/28/2023 in all classrooms - both infant program and preschool program. LPA did not observe any children's personal rights being violated. Interviews conducted with several staff from different classrooms. The children in allegation are all in classrooms that are age based and to young to be interviewed. Based on information gathered through observation, and staff interviews, all staff interviewed were consistent with methods and procedures of appropriate handling of children, i.e if a child inadvertently is able to hit another child before staff can intervene, methods used are to separate the involved children, and talk to them regarding not hitting. All staff interviewed denied seeing any staff yelling at children, however they can at times speak loudly to get the children's attention. All staff denied seeing any other staff handle any child in a rough manner. One staff person spoke of calming methods used for children who are having challenging behavior including singing to them, holding them, and calmly rubbing their back. (Continued on next page 9099-C) Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101223(a)(2) · Type B

PERSONAL RIGHTS: 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 is not met as LPA observed a safety hazard on previous visit of heavy shipment boxes stacked in the facility hallway that could potentially injure a child if knocked over. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.