Contra Costa Co. Head Start - Balboa CDC

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(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: On 07/21/2026, C1 was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 2 minutes while the rest of the class went to their classroom which posed an potential risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children 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(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when C1 was left unsupervised for 1 minute which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type A

Personal Rights-The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: 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...This requirement was not met as eviendenced by: Staff grabbed a child by the shirt (collar) which is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type A

Personal Rights-The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: 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, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as eviendenced by: Staff grabbed a child by the arm which is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff speaks rudely to child. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: LPA D.C. met with Center Director M.D. for a complaint investigation regarding the above allegation. Present were 14 staff and 38 children in care. It was alleged that staff speaks rudely to child. During the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted and records reviewed. During the investigation, children's personal rights were discussed. Based on the investigative findings, there was no evidence to determine whether or not staff speaks rudely to child. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur. Therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated at this time. Notice of Site Visit provided must remain posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): Staff hit daycare children. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 08/07/2024 at 8:45 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), A.C. conducted an unannounced complaint visit to discuss the above allegation. LPA met with the Director, M.D. and Education Manager, L.S. to explain the purpose of today's visit. LPA toured the facility, retrieved documentation, reviewed video footage, and interviewed staff and children. During the course of the investigation, there was not enough evidence to prove that staff hit a day care child. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violation did or did not occur. This allegation is Unsubstantiated. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights were given, and report was reviewed with the Director, M.D. and Education Manager, L.S. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type A

Personal Rights 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, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. A teacher grabbed a child by his clothes and placed the child on the floor. The same child was held down by the teacher with her hand on his back. This requirement was not met as evidenced by document review and licensee interview. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care.

CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type B

Personal Rights 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, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. A teacher showed a character from a horror film to a few children in the classroom. A child became frighten because of the picture shown. This requirement was not met as evidenced by document review and licensee interview. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.

CCR 101223(a)1 · Type A

Personal Rights 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 was not met as evidenced by document review and licensee interview. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Personal Rights - Teacher pulls child's arm Personal Rights - Staff wakes up child during nap time Personal Rights - Staff said child should be punished INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 9:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) C.C. met with M.D., Center Director, for an unannounced complaint investigation. There are 78 children and 27 staff members including the director. Interviews were conducted. An allegation was made that a staff member pulled a child's arm on multiple occasions. There was not enough evidence to prove or disprove that the allegation may have occurred. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged allegation did or did not occur. Based upon the investigation, the complaint allegation is Unsubstantiated. Exit interview was conducted. Appeal rights were given and discussed. Notice of Site visit must be posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: On Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 9:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) C.C. met with M.D., Center Director, for an unannounced complaint investigation. There are 78 children and 27 staff members including the director. Interviews were conducted. An allegation was made that a staff member woke a child up to use the bathroom. There was not enough evidence to prove or disprove that the allegation may have occurred. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged allegation did or did not occur. Based upon the investigation, the complaint allegation is Unsubstantiated. Exit interview was conducted. Appeal rights were given and discussed. Notice of Site visit must be posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: On Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 9:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) C.C. met with M.D., Center Director, for an unannounced complaint investigation. There are 78 children and 27 staff members including the director. Interviews were conducted. A child had been playing outside on the playground. An allegation was made that a staff member disciplined the child by telling the child that the child should be punished. There was not enough evidence to prove or disprove that the allegation may have occurred. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged allegation did or did not occur. Based upon the investigation, the complaint allegation is Unsubstantiated. Exit interview was conducted. Appeal rights were given and discussed. Notice of Site visit must be posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type B

Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (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. During a classroom tour, a monitor observed a child walk into the bathroom to wash hands and exit without any adult supervision. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101700.3(b)(1) · Type B

Lead Testing Written D.A. result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

CCR 101223(a) · Type B

Personal Rights To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidenced by video recordings that a staff member physically moved a child who was laying on a mat and fell to the floor. This poses an potential health and safety risk to children in care.