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CCR 101227(a)(1) · Type B

101227(a)(1) Food Service: (a) In childcare centers providing meals to children, the following shall apply: (1) All food shall be safe and of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not following the centers food menu that was submitted to CCL and to parents via email, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff are operating beyond the terms and conditions of the license. Staff did not meet a daycare child's health related service. Staff did not meet a daycare child's toileting needs. Staff allowed a daycare child to be soiled while in care. Staff did not provide appropriate clothing for a daycare child. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 8/7/2024, at 12:24 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L.F. arrived unannounced to conduct a subsequent complaint investigation visit and to deliver findings on the above allegations. LPA met and was greeted by director, H.G., and explained the purpose of today’s visit. During the course of the investigation, LPA conducted record review, interviewed 7 staff, and obtained the following documents: Bright wheels roster for preschool, emails of children no longer attending the center, food menu (May 2024), children emergency contact information, admissions agreement, and staff roster. It was alleged that; Staff are operating beyond the terms and conditions of the license and Staff did not apply sun block to daycare child... Continue on Lic9099-C... Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type A

Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time,... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met evidenced by: Based on observation, LPA observed at 2:50PM that a child walked from the bathroom to the classroom without any staff present and at 2:54PM, a child walked from the classroom to the cubbies without any staff present. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety to the children in care.

CCR 101227(a)(6) · Type B

Food Services. Menus shall be in writing and shall be posted at least one week in advance in an area accessible for review by the child's authorized representative. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, facility did not offer the morning snack that was listed on the menu, which poses a potential health and safety risk to children.

CCR 101216.1(c)(1) · Type A

Teacher Qualifications and Duties. To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: Twelve post-secondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record reviews, the middle area did not have a fully qualified teacher in the room and in Preschool #2, there was 24 children with only one fully qualified teacher. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101216.3(a) · Type A

Teacher-Child Ratio. There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and observation, Pre-K had 25 children with 2 fully qualified teachers, Preschool #2 had 24 children with two staff, whom one was only fully qualified, and preschool room #5 had 18 children with 2 staff, whom none are fully qualified teacher. This poses a immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101216.1(b)(1) · Type B

(b) Prior to employment, a teacher shall meet the requirements of (b)(1) or (b)(2) below: (1) A teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least six postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units of the education requirement specified in (c)(1) below; or shall have obtained a Child Development Assistant Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher C. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. S-2 only completed 8 semester units.

CCR 101216.3(b)(1) · Type B

(b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance. (1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d). 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. S-2 was supervising 24 children with a fully qualified teacher. S-2 has only completed 8 semester units and is not enrolled in additional courses.

CCR 101216.3(a) · Type A

(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed at 232PM that children were starting to wake up from nap. There were 28 children and two staff.

CCR 101170(e)(2) · Type B

(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. S-1's eligible fingerprint was disassociated to facility. S-1 is associated to Licensee's other facility.

CCR 101238(g) · Type A

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed that there was a spray with disinfectant spray on the pony wall and medication in a bag that was accessible to children.

CCR 101226(e)(1) · Type B

(e) In centers where the licensee chooses to handle medications: (1) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be centrally stored in accordance with the requirements specified below: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. C-1's medication expired on 03/2023.

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 is not enough resilient material to absorb falls.

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type B

Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time,... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evident by: Based on observation, LPA observed at 9:55AM that a child walked from the front door to the room. LPA also observed around 10:40AM that a child walked out of the classroom. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff inappropriately restrain day care children. Staff do not provide adequate food service. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) S.Y. conducted an unannounced complaint investigation. LPA met with Licensee K.G. and explained the reason for the inspection. During today's inspection, LPA conducted observation and reviewed relevant documents. During the course of this investigation, LPA conducted interview with staff, children, and third party. Based on the information obtained, the above allegations are found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED, meaning although, the above allegations 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 issued as a results of this inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, K.G. 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:

CCR 101170(e)(2) · Type B

All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f)... This requirement is not met as evident by: Based on record reviews, S-1 has fingerprint clearance and is associated to infant license, which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.