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CCR 101227(a)(1) · Type B

(1) All food shall be safe and of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children. Each meal shall include, at a minimum, the amount of food components as specified by Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 226.20, (Revised January 1, 1990) Requirements for Meals, for the age group served. All food shall be selected, stored, prepared and served in a safe and healthful manner. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as multiple boxes Mcronni was expired, 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 facility has expired food (5 juice boxes, ketchup, and raisin bread) in the kitchen, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101223(a)(2) · Type B

101223 Personal Rights (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Ratio INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On May 30, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) S.K. conducted an unannounced inspection to conclude a complaint investigation. LPA met with Owner D.G. tour the facility. There were 48 children and 7 staff during the inspection. During the investigation, LPA conducted interviews of staff members and parents. Based on interviews conducted, and observations, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, meaning the allegations may have happened or are valid. Therefore, the allegations are deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED. A notice of site visit and appeal rights were given. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Owner D.G. and Director S.J. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): Lack of supervision INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On May 30, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) S.K. conducted an unannounced inspection to conclude a complaint investigation. LPA met with Owner D.G. tour the facility with LPA. There were 48 children and 7 staff in care at the time of the inspection. During the investigation, LPA conducted interviews of staff members and parents. Based on interviews conducted, and observations, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, meaning the allegations may have happened or are valid. Therefore, the allegations are deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED. A notice of site visit and appeal rights were given. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Owner D.G. and Director S.J. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101229(1) · Type B

101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (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 observations, interviews, and record reviews, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the children in care.

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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the children in care.

CCR 101238(c) · Type B

All outdoor and indoor passageways, stairways, inclines, ramps, open porches and other areas of potential hazard shall be kept free of obstruction. This requirement is not met as evidenced by, based on observation. LPA observed a shed in the back play area which is sitting on blocks and has an opening on the bottom of the shed which children are able to crawl underneath, which is unsafe for children in care.

CCR 101238(a) · Type B

The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by, based on observation. LPA observed that the side fence of the play area is tilting towards the play area, which is unsafe for children 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 was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, a staff turned around and bent over to cover the sandbox, and one of the children standing beside her scratched the other child standing beside her. The teacher did not observe the incident occur, which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.