Kids First Academy

ALLEGATION(S): Licensee works while under the influence of drugs, impairing their ability to provide adequate care and supervision, which presents a risk to children in care INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 4/1/2026 at 1:25 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) K.M. conducted an unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at Kids First Academy. LPA met with Director, M.B., and explained the purpose of today’s inspection. The finding for the above allegation was delivered during the inspection. The children to satff ratio during today's inspection is 9:1 (Fully qualified teacher) and is within ratio requirements. During course of investigation LPA conducted facility inspection, observations, and interviews, and obtained documents. During interviews with staff and the licensee, it was stated by all staff that they have not been under the influence of drugs and that they have not observed any one appear to be under the influence of drugs, including the licensee. During LPA's inspections 3/12/2026 and 4/1/2026, the licensee did not appear to be under the influence of drugs. The licensee eye were not low, red, or glossy. The licensee's speech was not slurred or delayed. LPA did not observe any risk to children in care. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

WD 101700(b) · Type B

(b) All licensed Child Care Centers operating in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010, shall test their water for lead pursuant to these written directives. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the director could not produce documentation showing proof of lead testing which poses/posed 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 as 1 employee does not have required immunization on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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 as 2 staff members do not have health screenings in their files which poses/posed 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 as 6 children do not have Physician's Reports in their files which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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 as 5 children do not have immunization documentation in their file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101161 · Type A

Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPAs observed two preschoolers comingled with school age children which poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Day care child sustained unexplained injury INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 7/24/2025 at 2:00 PM Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) K.M. and C.A. conducted an unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at Kids First Academy. LPAs met with Director, M.B. and explained the purpose of today’s inspection. Present today are 4 staff and 14 preschoolers. The finding for the above allegation was delivered during the inspection. During course of investigation LPA conducted facility inspection, observations, record review, interviews and obtained documents. It was determined that although the child may have sustained an injury, it cannot be confirmed that the injury was sustained while in care. Based on the interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED which means although the 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 Deficiency has been cited for this allegation. Exit interview conducted with Director, M.B. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101212(d)(1)(C)(f) · Type B

Reporting Requirements: a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event (C)Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. Based on interviews and observations staff didn't report an incident to a parent on pick up which is a potential personal rights risk to children in care.

Request Denied

CCR 101223(a)(1) · Type B

Personal Rights: The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This regulation has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and observations staff handled a child in a rough manner which is a potential personal rights risk to children in care.

Request Denied