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CCR 101216.2(e) · Type A

101216.2 Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties (e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility did not comply with the section cited above. An individual who does not possess Early Childhood Education (ECE) units was left to supervise children alone, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the children in care.

CCR 101216.1(c)(1) · Type A

101216.1 Teacher Qualifications and Duties(c) To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: (1) 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 observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility did not comply with the section cited above. An individual who does not possess Early Childhood Education (ECE) units was left to supervise children alone, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Day-care child choked another child in care. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.S. arrived unannounced to deliver the findings from a complaint investigation for the above allegation and met the Director, H.A.H. In addition to the director, there are 16 children and 5 staff members present today. Based on interviews, record reviews, and observations, it is concluded that the facility operates under two part-time preschool programs; -9:00am-12:00pm and 12:00pm-3:00pm and The facility also operates after school program under the heritage license from (12:00 pm- 6:30 pm). Based on interviews with the Staff and Director, the facility mentioned that no known incidents happened in the facility that might have endangered the child's life in care. The Director shared the "ouch report" folder with the LPA, which had no incident recorded in August. Although the allegation that a Daycare child choked another child in care may have happened or may be valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is found to be 'Unsubstantiated.' Notice of Site visit was provided. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the Facility Representative, H.A.H. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): Staff yells at day-care children. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.S. arrived unannounced to deliver the findings from a complaint investigation for the above allegation and met the Director, H.A.H. In addition to the director, there are 16 children and 5 staff members present today. Based on interviews, record reviews, and observations, it is concluded that the facility operates under two part-time preschool programs; -9:00am-12:00pm and 12:00pm-3:00pm and The facility also operates after school program under the heritage license from (12:00 pm- 6:30 pm). During the course of the investigation, and interviews, Director and Staff mentioned that the discipline policy is mainly 'redirection.' If a child is having difficulty settling down, a child is redirected to another activity/area. The staff interviews indicated staff uses a firm voice but not yelling. The facility states that no one yells at the children, and no one has witnessed anyone yelling at any child inappropriately.Although the allegation that Staff yells at day-care children may have happened or may be valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is found to be 'Unsubstantiated.' Notice of Site visit was provided. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the Facility Representative, H.A.H. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: