C.A.M. (Cfs) De Colores (Ps)

CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type B

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3)To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating... This requirement was not met as evidenced by .. Based on the interview and record review, it was found that the Center didn't follow the regulations cited above, as a staff member used inappropriate interaction by slamming their hand on the table, yelling, and instructing the child to “shut up”. This violation poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.

CCR 101161(a) · Type B

1011161 Limitations in 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 is not met as evidence by: According to records review and interview, the facility is operating in classroom #3 which is not part of the preschool license. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): - Staff did not report injuries to child's authorized representative in a timely manner INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 3/2/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), H.L., made an unannounced conclusionary complaint visit to the C.A.M De Colores Preschool facility. The LPA was granted entry by the Substitute Director. S.W. The LPA explained the purpose of the visit to the substitute director. All the individuals listed on the facility’s roster have been granted permission to work or be present in a childcare facility. The LPA observed eight staff members supervising twenty-three preschool age children. Children's capacity and ratio requirements were observed to be in compliance All relevant information was gathered and analyzed during the investigation, and all parties involved were contacted and interviewed. Based on information obtained from the LPA investigation, the allegation, staff did not report injuries to child's authorized representative in a timely manner, may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the violation did or did not occur; therefore, the above allegation is found to be unsubstantiated. ***See Page 2 for continuation*** Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): Facility does not provide a shaded rest area for the children in care. Facility is in disrepair. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 4/18/22, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) S.L. conducted a 10- day complaint inspection in response to the above allegation. LPA met with the Site Manager P.C. and explained the purpose of the inspection. Present in the facility is the site manager, 5 teaching staff, and 27 children. During today’s inspection, LPA obtained copies of the updated children’s roster, personnel report and observed the facility. Based on the interview and observation, there was no sufficient evidence to prove the facility does not provide shade and in disrepair. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. Therefore, the allegation is Unsubstantiated. LPA conducted exit interview with Manager. Report and Notice of Site Visit will be emailed to [email protected] by the end of business day. Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: 60