Nikasia Child Care Center

CCR 101212(d)(1)(E) · Type B

101212(d)Upon the occurrence..of any of the events specified.. below, a report shall be made..by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day..a written report..shall be submitted to the Department within seven days..(1)Events reported..: (E)Epidemic outbreaks. This regulation has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review the facility did not comply with the section cited above by not notifying Licensing of the hand foot and mouth outbreaks in September which poses as a potential risk to health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.

CCR 101238.2(d) · Type B

(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above because the turf in the outdoor play yard is torn in multiple areas which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101216.3(a) · Type A

Teacher-Child Ratio There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPAs observed one aide caring for four preschoolers which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Lack of supervision- Child was left alone in a dark room without supervision INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 5/31/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.M. conducted an unannounced visit to deliver findings for the above allegation. LPA met with assistant N.L. During the investigation, LPA conducted facility inspection, observations, record review, interviews and obtained documents. It could not be determined that a child was left alone as a result of lack of supervision. 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 deemed unsubstantiated. Exit interview conducted and report reviewed with N.L. Notice of Site visit was provided and must be posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: