C.A.M. (Cfs) Hamilton (Ps)

HSC 1596.857(g) · Type B

1596.857(g) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the person present who is in charge of a child day care facility... may deny access to noncustodial parents or guardians if so requested by the responsible parent or legal guardian. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not ensure the child's court ordered schedule was adhered to, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type B

(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 was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the Licensee did not comply with the above by leaving a child without supervision in the outdoor activity area. This posed a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101223(a)(1) · Type A

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: The child's personal rights were violated when the staff member placedher leg on the child's body during nap time. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101223(a)(1) · Type B

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: The child's personal rights were violated when the staff member pushed the child's head down on the cot during nap time. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101223(a)(1) · Type B

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: The child's personal rights were violated when the staff member pushed the child's head down to the mat during nap time. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

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. Once received, the facility took immediate and proper actions to remediate the fixtures. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101229(a) · 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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Children were sent out to play without supervision from teachers. Teachers did not communicate properly regarding who was available to supervise children which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): -Staff forced children to nap -Staff handled children in a rough manner -Staff spoke to children in an inappropriate manner INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 3/29/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), H.L., made an unannounced conclusionary complaint visit to the C.A.M Hamilton Preschool facility. The LPA was granted entry by A.B. The LPA explained the purpose of the visit to Ms. B. 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 four staff members supervising fourteen preschool aged children. Children's capacity and ratio requirements were observed to be in compliance All relevant information was gathered and analyzed during the LPA investigation, and all parties involved were contacted and interviewed. Based on information obtained from the LPA investigation, the LPA have found that the allegations, staff forced children to nap, staff handled children in a rough manner, and staff spoke to children in an inappropriate 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 allegations are found to be unsubstantiated. ***See Page 2 for continuation*** Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: