KinderCare Learning Center

CCR 101419.3(a) · Type B

101419.3 Modifications to Infant Needs and Services Plan (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 interview and record review, as C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6 does not have updated needs and services plan. This poses a potential health and safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.

CCR 101212(d) · Type B

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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, an unusual incident occured that was not reported to licensing. This poses a potential health and safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.

CCR101616.5(f)1 · Type B

the ratios specified in Sections 101616.5(b), (c), (d) and (e) shall also apply to napping infants, preschool-age children and school-age children except as follows:(1) One teacher may supervise six napping infants without assistance provided that the remaining staff member(s) necessary to meet the overall ratio specified in Section 101616.5(b) is immediately available at the center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, there were 9 infants napping and 1 infant awake with 1 staff. This poses a potential health and safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.

CCR 101221(a) · Type B

101221 Child's Records (a) 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 interview and record review, multiple children's files were missing and staff was unable to provide files. This poses a potential health and safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.

CCR 101227(7)(B) · Type B

101227 Food Services (7) Modified diets prescribed by a child's physician as a medical necessity shall be provided. (B) A child shall not be served any food to which the child's record indicates he/she has an allergy. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, as C1 was given baked eggs. This poses a potential health and safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.

CCR 101429(a)(2)(C)(3) · Type B

(C) Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: (3) Time of each 15-minute check This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above facility does not have sleep logs, 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above staff Y.G. and D.L. does not have current mandated reporter training, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101429(a)(2)(C)(3) · Type B

(C) Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: (3) Time of each 15-minute check This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above facility does not have sleep logs, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101416.5(b)(1)(B) · Type B

(b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. (1) An aide may be substituted for a teacher when all of the following conditions are met: (B) Each aide is responsible for the direct care and supervision of a group of no more than four infants. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as teacher (6 units) is with 8 infant children with aide, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101212(b) · Type B

(b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in, director did not submit director's packet or notify CCLD. D.T. hired as director in February 2025, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101227(a)(19) · Type B

(19) All food shall be protected against contamination. Contaminated food shall be discarded immediately. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there were mulitple expired Gerber baby food boxes in the infant room, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Personal Rights - Staff allowed children with signs of illness to attend day-care. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On January 14, 2025, at approximately 9:20am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) R.M. met with M.G. to explain the nature of the allegation of Personal Rights - Staff allowed children with signs of illness to attend day-care. Present during the inspection was the director, six (6) staff members, and twenty-four (24) infants. Based on interviews, record reviews, and observations, the allegation stated above may or may not have happened. There is not a preponderance of evidence to support the allegation. Therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights provided and discussed. An exit interview was conducted with Director M.G. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

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: All five (5) children's files reviewed showed out of date immunization records. Based on record review, 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 101229.1(c) · Type B

(c) A person who removes the child from the center during the day, and returns the child to the center the same day, shall sign the child in/out. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Eight (8) children were not signed in by their authorized representative. Based on record review, 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 101429(a)(1) · Type A

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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, a child was alone in the bathroom for up to 4 minutes without staff's knowledge, which is an immediate health and safety risk to child in care.

CCR 101429(a)(1) · Type A

101429 (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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, staff failed to prevent an infant from falling out of his feeding chair and hitting his nose on the ground, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101429(a)(1) · Type A

101429(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: A child was left outside on the playground without supervision which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of the children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Physical Plant INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 7/19/2024 at 9:00am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.P. met with Director J.C. and Assistant Director for a complaint that was filed against the facility regarding the allegation listed above. Facility is dual licensed and holds a license for preschool (013412608) as well. Present during the visit was twenty-one (21) infants and six (6) additional staff members. Through the complaint investigation, interviews were conducted, and facility observations were made. LPA determined 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, therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director J.C. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101429(a)(1) · Type B

101429(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: A child sustained an injury in care due to lack of supervision which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care.

CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type A

Personal Rights: 101223(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: staff member allowed an inafnt to crawl into a cabinet and then locked the child inside. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in care.

CCR 101427(c)(2) · Type B

101427(c) The infant shall be fed in accordance with the individual plan. (2) The infant care center shall have appropriate food available for the infant. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: One (1) infant in care was accidently given expired formula while in care. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of the children 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 record review, 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 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 onrecord review 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.

HSC 101416.3(b) · Type B

(b) An infant care aide shall work under the direct supervision of the director, the assistant director or a fully qualified teacher, except as provided for in Section 101416.5(d)(1). Based on observation, 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. During the inspection around 8:15am, LPA K. observed 4 infants in red color, 4 seater stroller outside the classroom with facility cook/volunteer without direct supervision.