Nikasia Child Care Center

ALLEGATION(S): Facility didn't report hand foot and mouth outbreak. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 11/03/25 at 8:09 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.C. conducted an Unannounced Continued Complaint Investigation and met with Director G.L. During the visit there were 2 infants in care and 1 additional staff. During today's visit LPA observed classroom activity, conducted interviews, and Delivered findings. An allegation was made that the Facility didn't report a hand foot and mouth outbreak. Interviews indicated there was only one confirmed case in the infant center therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED which means 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. No Deficiency has been cited for this allegation. Finding was delivered. Exit interview conducted and report was provided to Director G.L. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 CONSECUTIVE DAYS Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101416.5(b) · Type A

Staff-Infant Ratio (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 observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPAs observed one aide caring for three infants which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff member violated the children's personal rights 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. During interviews LPA received conflicting information and is not able to determine if a child's personal rights were violated while in care. 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:

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 in three out of three staff members, which poses a potential safety 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 licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of three staff members, which poses a potential health risk to persons in care.