Sora Intnl Preschool of San Carlos

HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A) · Type A

Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there was an adult (A1) present who does not have fingerprint clearance which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

HSC 1597.16(a)(1) · Type B

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A) · Type B

Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision (f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) · Type B

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 4 staff files did not have proof of Measles vaccine which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Unsubstantiated

ALLEGATION(S): Facility is not enforcing mask use at the facility. Facility is not providing sufficient details to parents regarding positive COVID-19 cases. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Medlin conducted this conclusionay complaint visit. Purpose of visit explained. There are 20 children and 3 staff present during visit. Initiial complaint investigation conducted on 1/14/2021. Based on information obtained and observed, children wear masks at facility. The only times children do not wear masks is during nap time, eating during meal time, and playing outside. All staff wear masks while at facility. Director states she communicates with the families regarding any COVID-19 cases as discovered. More specific information is not provided such as personal details that are confidential, i.e. name of individual and additional identifying information. Facility does contact the local health department as incidents arise and follow their guidance regarding specific guidance related to the circumstances of the COVID case. Families are notified of information that is allowed to be shared in accordance with local health department guidance. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are unsubstantiated. This report is reviewed with facility representative and delivered via email and a copy of this report must be made available for public review upon request. Notice of Site visit posted and shall remain posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

Unsubstantiated

ALLEGATION(S): Staff are not following Covid-19 mandates. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On September 22, 2021 at 9:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Catrina Quimbo conducted an unannounced, complaint investigation to Sora Intnl Preschool of San Carlos. LPA met with director, M.G. The purpose of the visit was explained to director. Present at time of visit were 4 staff members (including director) and 19 preschool children. During the investigation, LPA conducted classroom observations, interviews, and reviewed records and documents. Upon initial complaint visit on 08/25/2021, LPA observed all staff to be wearing masks, some children in care to be wearing masks and some children not to be wearing masks. Documents provided to LPA outline facility's health and COVID-19 guidelines implemented. As part of this complaint investigation, interviews were conducted with the director and random selection of enrolled children’s parents. Director stated children are encouraged by staff to wear masks but do not force children to wear masks. (Continue on 9099C) Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: