Palm Academy

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type B

Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, ..... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not being met as evidence by: Interviews conducted stated that an incident had occurred that while staff were present, they did not observe the incident occur which resulted in a child sustaining a deep scratch by another child. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101219(f) · Type B

Admission Agreement. The licensee shall comply with all terms and conditions set forth in the admission agreement. This requirement is not being met as evidence by: multiple interviews stated that licensee changed terms of the admission agreement without the required 30 day notification. This poses a potential health & safety risk to children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): - Staff handled day care child in a rough manner resulting in injury. - Staff did not prevent day care child from sustaining multiple injuries. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.O. arrived to the facility unannounced to conclude investigation into the above allegation. LPA met with Director, L.Y. Also present during today's visit were, 7 additional staff members and 44 preschool aged children. During the course of the investigation, LPA conducted record reviews, made observations and conducted interviews. Based on interviews and record review, a child in care sustained an injury while at the facility, however it is unclear how the injury occurred. Based on interviews conducted, 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. Appeal Rights were given and discussed. An exit interview was conducted. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.O. arrived to the facility unannounced to conclude investigation into the above allegation. LPA met with Director, L.Y. Also present during today's visit were, 7 additional staff members and 44 preschool aged children. During the course of the investigation, LPA conducted record reviews, made observations and conducted interviews. Based on interviews, there have been occassions where children in care have bitten or scratched other children in care, based on interviews staff do their best to prevent these incidents from happening. . Based on interviews conducted, 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. Appeal Rights were given and discussed. An exit interview was conducted. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101223(a)(2) · Type B

Personal Rights. To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement is not being met as evidence by: Based on interviews it was determined that there have been multiple incidents of children hitting/throwing items at other children and staff. Although staff were present during these incidents, staff did not provide the adequate supervision to prevent the continual incidents from happening. This poses a potential health & safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101215.1(b) · Type B

Title 22, Division 12 Chapter 1 Article 06 Continuing Requirements Section 101215.1 Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties (b) All child care centers shall have a director. This requirement is not been met as evidence by: Based on the LPA record review and staff interviews, the facility does not have a current Qualified Director. This poses a potential health & safety risk to children in care.