KinderCare Learning Center

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 facility did not posses record of staff 2's immunization against measles which poses 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 facility did not possess record of Director J.W.' health screening which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons 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 mandated reporter training certificates for staff 3 and staff 4 were expired which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101221(a) · Type B

(a) The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the facility did not possess record of child 3's health history form and needs and services plan 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 facility did not possess record of child 2, child 3, and child 5's complete physician report which poses 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 facility did not possess complete immunization records for child 3, 4, and 5 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101423.1(b) · Type B

Confinement to cribs, high chairs, playpens or other similar furniture or equipment shall not be permitted as a form of discipline or punishment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on A1, A5, A7 & P1 interviews, S1 placed C1 & C2 in crib as a form of discipline or punishment which poses a potential Health, Safety and Personal Rights risk to children in care.

CCR 101429(a)(1) · Type B

Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants (a) In addition to Section 101229, the following shall apply:(1)Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted by LPA, staff are not actively supervising children due to S1-S3 & S5 stated they did not witness C1’s incident that caused injuries and S1’s statements that do not corroborate, which poses a potential Health, Safety and Personal Rights risk to children in care.

CCR 101226(a) · Type B

The licensee shall immediately notify the child's authorized representative if the child becomes ill or sustains an injury more serious than a minor cut or scratch. The licensee shall obtain specific instructions from the authorized representative regarding action to be taken. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on the LPA’s interviews, it was corroborated that the facility did not notify C1's parent of head injury upon pick-up time the day of the incident. It was corroborated through interviews that C1 obtained a head injury while in care. This posed a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

CCR 101429(a)(1) · Type B

In addition to Section 101229, the following shall apply: Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on A1-A2, A5 & A7-A8 interviews which stated they saw C1’s black eye but didn’t know how it happened which poses a potential Health, Safety and Personal Rights risk to children in care.

CCR 101226(a) · Type B

The licensee shall immediately notify the child's authorized representative....sustains an injury more serious than a minor cut or scratch. The licensee shall obtain specific instructions from the authorized representative regarding action to be taken. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on A1-A2, A5 & A7-A8 saw C1 sustained a black eye and licensee did not obtain specific instructions from the authorized representative regarding action to be taken which poses a potential Health, Safety and Personal Rights risk to children in care.

CCR 101428(b)(2) · Type B

The infant shall be kept clean and dry at all times.Each infant's clothing and diapers shall be changed as often as necessary to ensure that the infant is clean and dry at all times. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on CD, CD1, AD & ACD, A1-A5 & A8 interviews and KinderCare app log C1's diaper was not changed as needed throughout the day which poses a potential Health, Safety and Personal Rights risk to children in care.

CCR 101223(a)(1) · Type B

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on evidence received in which two staff are having an argument, yelling derogatory terms while children are present, which poses a potential Health, Safety and Personal Rights risk to children in care.

CCR 101429(a)(1) · Type B

101429 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants (a)In addition to Section 101229, the following shall apply:(1)Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and photographic evidence that staff are not actively supervising children due to being on their cellphone, which poses a potential Health, Safety and Personal Rights risk to children in care.

CCR 101226.3(b) · Type B

101226.3 Observation of the Child (b)Any unusual behavior, any injury or signs of illness requiring assessment and/or administration of first aid by staff shall be reported to the child's authorized representative and recorded in the child's record. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interviews that staff are not reporting incidents that occur to parents or child's authorize representative,which poses a potential Health, Safety and Personal Rights risk to children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Due to lack of supervision, child's hair is being cut. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 12/17/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) C.C., made a subsequent complaint investigation inspection, for the purpose of delivering complaint findings and met with Center Director, J.W. It has been alleged that due to lack of supervision, child’s hair is being cut. LPA, previously conducted an inspection on 10/02/2024 to initiate the investigation and met with Center Director to discuss the allegation, conduct interviews, make observations, and request documents. During the investigation, LPA conducted interviews from 09/27/2024 to 10/02/2024 with Complainant, Center Director (CD) and six staff (S1-S6). Center Director denied allegations and stated the children do not have open accessibility to scissors in the classroom and staff scissors are out of reach. CD further added that Kindercare does not supply hair clippers. With authorization and agreement from staff, CD investigated staff personal belongings, nothing was found, of the sort, like razors or hair cutting clippers. Continued on LIC9099-C Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type B

101223 Personal Rights(a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3)To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview with S1 who admitted to aggressively grabbing cup from C1, as a method of handling C1’s undesired behavior, which 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 staff records reviewed at 10:56am which confirmed S1-S5 & S7's staff immunization records were incomplete. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above in for several staff which poses 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 staff records reviewed at 10:56am which revealed S1-S6 were missing Health Screening & S1-S2's records did not contain evidence of negative TB clearances. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above for several staff which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101216.1(g) · Type B

(g) A photocopy of the teacher's Child Development Permit as specified in (c)(3) above, or a photocopy of the teacher's transcript(s) documenting successful completion of required course work, shall be maintained at the center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on staff record reviewed at 10:56am which revealed that S6's record was missing transcript. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above in count of one out of six staff which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons 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 staff record reviewed at 10:56am which revealed S2 & S4 were missing AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificates. The licensee did not comply with the section cited for several staff which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101221(b)(4) · Type B

(b) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following: (4) Date of Admission. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on six children's (C1-C6) records reviewed at 9:40am which revealed C1-C6's record did not contain date of admission. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101419.3(a)(2) · Type B

(a) The written infant needs and services plan shall be updated at least quarterly, or as often as necessary to assure its accuracy. (2) The authorized representative shall sign the plan to verify that he/she has participated in updating it. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on six children's (C1-C6) records reviewed at 9:40am which confirmed C1-C6's Infant Needs & Services Plans were not up to date. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101229.1(a)(1) · Type B

(a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPAs' review of the children's sign/out procedures which appeared to be incomplete. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101416.5(b) · Type A

There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on statement provided by AD and LPA’s observations of three staff providing care and supervision for 18 infants in the Infant classroom on 05/17/23 at 8:54am. This poses/posed an immediate health, safety and/or personal rights risk to the children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Unqualified staff left alone with day care children Staff are not meeting day care child's diapering needs Staff are not making sure day care children are clean INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), M.A. made a subsequent complaint-investigation visit and met with Center Director, D.F. (CD) for the purpose of delivering findings for the above allegations. LPA previously met with AD on 05/17/23 to initiate the investigation by discussing the purpose of the visit, conducting interviews with AD and staff, making observations; and requested a facility roster of the children currently in care. It is alleged that unqualified staff were left alone with day care children, staff are not meeting day care child’s diapering needs, and staff are not making sure day care children are clean. The report noted the children’s noses were runny and always dirty with snot, and staff did not clean their noses, as well as a child was left in a wet diaper. LPA interviewed AD, six staff (S1-S6), and five parent (P1-P5), starting on 05/17/23 through 08/04/23. AD’s statement denied claims about unqualified staff being left alone with the children, staff not meeting the children’s diapering needs and staff not cleaning the children’s noses. According to AD, the only time an unqualified staff was left alone with the children was during nap time. (Continue to LIC 9099-C) Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101430(A) · Type B

Staff shall place infants up to 12 month of age on their backs for sleeping. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observations of a child (C1) under 12 months old that was unable to climb out of the crib was laying on his/her side, covered with a blanket, and napping on a pillow/cushion on the ground. This poses/posed a potential health, safety and or personal rights risk to the child(ren) in care.

CCR101430(a)(3)(E) · Type B

If an infant falls asleep before being placed in a crib, staff shall move the infant to a crib as soon as possible. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observations of a child (C1) under 12 months old that was unable to climb out of the crib was napping on a pillow/cushion on the ground instead of a crib. This poses/posed a potential health, safety and or personal rights risk to the child(ren) in care.

CCR 101170(e)(1) · Type A

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: Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department or This required is not met as evidenced by: Based on Department records, staff time sheets and statements provided by S1, CD and AD which corroborated S1 & S2 worked at the facility without a criminal record or exemption clearance; and a $1000 Civil Penalty was assessed, as this posed an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to the children in care.