Footsteps Preschool

HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) · Type B

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not maintaining Mandated Reporting Training for Staff 2- S2 (expired: 6/27/25), and Staff 3- S3 (expired: 4/28/25) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101238.2(e) · Type B

(e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed that there was not enough resilient material around the play structure.

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type B

(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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed that facility is using both restroom for children. There were only one staff outside. Staff cannot see children in both restroom. Staff was walking back and forth from both restrooms.

CCR 101216(g)(1) · Type B

(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in three out of eight persons, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101216(l)(1)(B) · Type B

(B) A copy of the signed LIC 9052 (11/94) shall be kept in the employee's personnel record. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two out of seven persons, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101161(a) · Type A

Limitations on Capacity. A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed that the center is using the chapel as the nap room. Center is only licensed for Room 2, 3 and 4.

CCR 101238(a) · Type B

Building and Grounds. The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evident by: Based on observation, LPA observed that two of the parking concrete blocks had metal bars that were exposed and sharp, which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff member hit daycare child causing bruising. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) S.Y. conducted an unannounced subsequent complaint investigation. LPA met with Director R.R. and explained the reason for the inspection. Present during today's inspection were 38 children and at least 5 staff. During the course of this investigation, LPA conducted interviews with staff, children, and third party. LPA also reviewed parent handbook, employee handbook, parent agreement, In-Service Training for Staff 2022-2023, and other relevant documents. LPA also conducted observation and inspected the inside and outside of the facility. Based on the information obtained, the above allegation is found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED, meaning although, the above allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. No deficiencies were cited as a result of this inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was discussed and provided to Director R.R. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: