Gateway Child Care Center - Preschool

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 interview and record review a child entered a storage closet where a door was closed on them by another child without the supervision of staff and child was left unattended for approximately 18-Minutes. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

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 in staff which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) · Type B

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 7/8 staff were missing documentation of flu shot or declination which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101238(g) · Type A

This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations LPAs observed unlocked cabinet with rubbing alcohol and disinfecting wipes, as well as an unlocked shed containing toxic gardening materials , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Individual had inappropriate interactions with child while in care. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: ********This is an amended report from 9/1/22. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) S.L. met with Director J.L. for this conclusionary complaint visit and explained purpose. The above allegation was discussed. Allegation was investigated by the Department’s Investigations Branch (IB). During the course of investigation, IB, Investigator conducted interviews with Staff, Children, and Guardians. Based on the Investigations Branch (IB) findings, there was insufficient evidence to prove an individual had inappropriate interactions with child while in care. 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 Director. Report and Notice of Site Visit was provided. Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: