KinderCare Learning Center

CCR 101223(a)(2) · Type B

10123 Personal Rights (a)(2)To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: S1 engaged in aggressive behaviors in the presence of children such as finger wagging, yelling at a wall, and pacing back and forth while arguing with self, which makes children uncomfortable. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.

CCR 101212(d)(1)(C) · Type B

101212 Reporting Requirements (d)(1)(C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Testimony received included occurrence that are required to be reported to Licensing such as lack of supervision or attention to children's needs not being met, but the Department was not made aware by the Facility. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.

CCR 101239(a)(1) · Type B

101239 Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (a) A comfortable temperature for children shall be maintained at all times. (1) The licensee shall maintain the temperature in rooms that children occupy between a minimum of 68 degrees F (20 degrees C) and a maximum of 85 degrees F (30 degrees C). This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: LPA observed classrooms to have a temperature of 58 and 60 degrees in the infant classrooms. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff did not take the appropriate steps to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. Staff do not ensure the playground is free of hazards. Staff are operating out of ratio INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.J.B. conducted an unannounced Complaint Investigation. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted by the Director and provided access to the facility. LPA stated the reason for the visit. On 06/02/2025, LPA conducted the initial inspection to open the investigation. During this investigation, LPA conducted confidential interviews, observed the facility, collected and reviewed relevant documentation. Based on interviews, observations, and evidence gathered during the investigation, it is concluded that although the allegations noted on this complaint may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violations did or did not occur. These allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. Due to this investigation, no deficiencies are cited. Exit interview conducted with Director L.K. Report was reviewed and provided along with appeal rights. Notice of site visit provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.J.B. conducted an unannounced Complaint Investigation. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted by Director L.K. and provided access to the facility. LPA stated the reason for the visit. During today's visit, LPA conducted confidential interviews, observed the facility, collected and reviewed relevant documentation. On 06/02/2025, LPA conducted the initial inspection to open the investigation. Throughout this investigation, LPA conducted confidential interviews, observed the facility, collected relevant documentation. Based on interviews conducted and evidence gathered during the investigation process, the Department found that the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. This deficiency will be addressed in a future report. Exit interview conducted with Director L.K. Report was reviewed and provided along with appeal rights. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT PROVIDED AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. Substantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101416.5(b) · Type B

Infant-Staff Ratio 101416.5(b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on witness testimony infant-staff ratio is not maintained during morning drop off times. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety and personal rights of children in care.

CCR 101212(d)(1)(C) · Type B

Reporting Requirements: (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, 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. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Director did not notify the Department on the next working day of an incident that occured with C1. This posed a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children 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 records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 0 out of 5 staff files 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 records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 5 staff files were missing a Health Screening and Negative TB Test 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 records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 5 staff files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101419.2(b)(2) · Type B

(b) The needs and services plan shall be in writing and shall include the following: (2) Infants up to 12 months of age shall have a completed Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)], which is incorporated by reference. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 5 children's files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101419.3(a) · 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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 5 children's files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101220.1(g)(1) · 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. (1) This requirement includes updating each child's immunization record when the child is due to receive required immunizations after enrollment in the child care center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 5 children did not have updated immunization records which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101223(a)(2) · Type A

Personal Rights: (a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:..(2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Infant ingested a piece of a rubber glove while in care, this poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101438.1(c)(2)(A) · Type B

101438.1 Infant Care General Sanitation (c) Washing, cleaning and sanitizing requirements for areas used by staff with infants... (2)(A)Small rugs that can be washed shall be shaken or vacuumed at least daily and washed at least weekly, or more often if necessary. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The staff did not ensure that the carpets were clean for crawling/non-mobile infants as they are placed onto surfaces where mobile infants and staff are walking and observed to have visible debris, which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.

CCR 101438.2(b) · Type A

101438.2 Outdoor Activity Space for Infants (b) Outdoor activity space shall be physically separate from space used by children in the child care center and school-age child care center components. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The Licensee did not ensure that the preschool and infant components were physically seperated during transition from outside play to inside play, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.

CCR 101416.2(c)(1) · Type A

101416.2 Infant Care Teacher Qualifications and Duties (c)To be a fully qualified infant care teacher... shall have the following: (1) Completion... of 12 postsecondary semester...at an accredited or approved college or university. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record reviews, LPA learned that five staff do not meet the minimum requirements for qualifications.This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.

CCR101416.5(b) · Type A

101416.5 Staff-Infant Ratio (b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. Based on interviews and record reviews, LPA learned that five staff do not meet the minimum requirements for qualifications which places the classrooms out of ratio.This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.

CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type A

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 observation, interview and record review, Licensee did not comply to section cited above. Staff T2 was observed by staff T1 force feeding child C1 which posed immediate threat to health and safety of children 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 interview and record review , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in with S4 immunizations (influenza, pertussis and measles), 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 interview and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in, S4 did not have a Health Screening Report/TB, which poses/posed 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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in, S2,S3, and S5, Mandated Reporter Training expired, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101220(a)(d)(1)(2) · Type B

101220 Child's Medical Assessments (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. (d) If a medical assessment is not available for a child and cannot be obtained within 30 days of admission: (1) A medical appointment date shall be obtained from the authorized representative upon the child's admission. (2) A TB test shall be obtained on the child within 30 days of admission. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, Licensee did not comply to section cited above. Child C1 did not have a completed LIC701Physician's Report upon inspection which poses potential threat to health and safety of children in care.

HSC1596.8662(b)(1) · Type B

§1596.8662 Availability of information regarding detecting and reporting child abuse and neglect; training for mandated reporter who is licensed day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility; proof of completion (b) (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child 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 was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, Licensee did not comply to section cited above. LPA observed staff T1 and T2 did not have current mandated reporter training certificate on file which poses potential threat to health and safety of children in care.