Kiddie Academy

ALLEGATION(S): -Staff handled daycare child in a rough manner. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) J.S. and D.C. arrived unannounced to deliver the findings from a complaint investigation for the above allegation. LPA met with Director S.D. and explained the purpose of the inspection. Present during today’s visit, director and 9 staff members supervising 22 Preschool aged children. During the course of the investigation, the LPA conducted interviews and gathered relevant information. Based on the statements obtained, the LPA did not find concrete evidence to support the allegation. Therefore, 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, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. A copy of appeal rights and report was given to director. Exit interview was conducted with director, S.D. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): -Out of ratio INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.S. arrived unannounced to deliver the findings from a complaint investigation for the above allegation. LPA met with Director S.D. and explained the purpose of the inspection. Present during today’s visit, director and four (5) staff members supervising 35 Preschool aged children. During the course of the investigation, LPA conducted interviews, made observations and did a census in the classrooms, and reviewed documents. 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, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. A copy of appeal rights and report was given to director. Exit interview was conducted with director, S.D. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101239(e)(4) · Type B

101239 Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (e) Faucets used by children for personal care shall deliver hot water. (4) All toilets, handwashing and bathing facilities shall be maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. Additional equipment, aids and/or conveniences shall be provided as needed in centers that serve children with physical disabilities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as one of the toilets in the preschool classrooms is broken which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

HSC 1596.885(c) · Type B

The department may deny an application for or suspend or revoke any license, registration, or special permit issued under this act upon any of the following grounds and in the manner provided in this act: (c) Conduct which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility or the people of this state. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, it was found that there were discrepancies in the information that was provided to the parent regarding an incident. This poses a potential health and safety to children in care.

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type A

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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on the interviews and record reviews, C1 and C2 were left unattended on the playground for approximately five to ten minutes, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): -Staff yell at day care children -Staff handle children in a rough manner INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.S. arrived unannounced to deliver the findings from a complaint investigation for the above allegation. LPA met with Director S.D. and explained the purpose of the inspection. The director, seven (7) fingerprint-cleared and associated staff members, and 31 children in care were present for today's visit. Based on interviews, the facility indicated that staff members use a firm tone when disciplining children; however, they do not raise their voices or yell at the children in care. Therefore, the alleged staff yell at the day care children may have occurred or is valid; there is no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation. Therefore, the allegation is Unsubstantiated. Notice of Site visit and appeal rights were provided. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the director, S.D. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.S. arrived unannounced to deliver the findings from a complaint investigation for the above allegation. LPA met with Director S.D. and explained the purpose of the inspection. The director, seven(7) fingerprint-cleared and associated staff members, and 14 children in care were present for today's visit. During the course of the investigation, interviews indicated that no individual witnessed any staff member handling a child inappropriately. Therefore, the alleged Staff handle children in a rough manner may have occurred or is valid; there is no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation. Therefore, the allegation is "Unsubstantiated. Notice of Site visit and appeal rights were provided. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the director, S.D. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type A

(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 in 1 child was without supervision and was no longer in view of S1 when they went to the restroom which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101216.3(a) · Type B

(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 in S1 and S2 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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 in 1 child was without supervision and was no longer in view of S1 when they went to the restroom which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff did not prevent day care child from harming other day care children. Staff did not report incidents involving day care children as required. Staff did not assist day care child with toileting needs INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 10/15/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.J. met with Director S.D.S. to deliver the findings of a complaint filed against the Child Care Center regarding the above allegations. Present for the inspection were 28 preschool aged children and 4 fingerprint cleared staff. Based on interviews conducted and record review, the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were given and discussed. An exit interview was conducted. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

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 as 3 staff members did not have proof of measles and/or pertussis (S2-measles/pertussis, S3-measles, S4-measles), which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101220(a) · Type B

(a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 9 files reviewed which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. C2 and C3 were missing medical assessments in their files.

CCR 101220.1(g) · Type B

(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 6 out of 9 files reviewed, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. C2, C3, C5, C6, C7 and C8 do not have their immunizations transferred onto the blue immunization cards.

CCR 101216.1 · Type B

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 was not met as evidenced by: One staff member M.M.) does not have transcripts/proof of education on file.

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 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Facilty staff members did not have proof of immunization records.

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 facility did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Mulitiple Staff members did not have Health Screening Report (LIC 503), and proof of TB Clearance.

ALLEGATION(S): Record Keeping- Staff files are incomplete INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) S.K. and J.P. arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct an investigation into the above allegation. LPAs met with Assistant Director E.L. Present during today's inpection were 21 preschool aged children and 3 staff members. During the course of the investigation, LPAs conducted interviews and record review. Based on record review, the facilty have incomplete staff files in the preschool age component. The allegation that the staff files are incomplete has been SUBSTANTIATED. Based on evidence gathered, the standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. See attached LIC 9099D. A copy of this report, and Appeal Rights provided. Substantiated Estimated Days of Completion: