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7048 SUNRISE BOULEVARD, Citrus Heights CA 95610 · License #343616551 · Center · Day Care Center
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101226(e)(5) · Health-Related Services (5) The licensee shall develop and implement a written plan to record the administration of prescription and nonprescription medications and to inform the child's authorized representative daily when such medications have been given.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as LPA did not observe any records that medications have been administered which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 02/28/2025
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101226.2(a) · 101226.2 Isolation for Illness (a) A center shall be equipped to isolate and care for any child who becomes ill during the day.
Facility will update emergency contact info for all children enrolled. Facility will create a barrier to keep children isolated for illness if the child needs to stay in the same room for supervison. Based on interviews, and record review, the licensee did not isolate a child with signs of illness, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the children in care
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101221(b)(10) · Child's Records (b) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following: (10) Record of current medications, including the name of the prescribing physician, and instructions, if any, regarding control and custody of medications.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA did not observe original labeling for albuterol, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/20/2023
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101226(e)(6) · Health-Related Services (6) When no longer needed by the child, or when the child withdraws from the center, all medications shall be returned to the child's authorized representative or disposed of after an attempt to reach the authorized representative.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed 3 expired medications and 1 inhaler for a child no longer enrolled at the facility, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/20/2023
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101229.1(a)(1) · Sign In and Sign Out (a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in no legal signatures are being provided on the sign in/out sheet, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/20/2023
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101229(a)(1) · 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.
, as evidenced by Director will conduct a supervision training with staff and will provide documentation of completed training by POC due date. Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the above regulation as it was learned that C1 was found in a shed for an unknown amount of time, and children have been left alone outside without staff supervision. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. Civil penalties were assessed.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101223(a)(1) · (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons....
, as evidenced by Director or Licensee will provide a training plan for all staff members by POC due date and will follow up with evidence of completed trainings. Based on interviews, the facility did not comply with the above regulation, as LPA learned that staff grab children and speak to them in a way that makes them fearful. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care. This is a repeat violation. Civil penalties were assessed.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101238(g) · Buildings and Grounds (g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as cleaning products were found accessible to children in lower cabinets of two classrooms, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 12/13/2022
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101212(b) · Reporting Requirements (b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s).
Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as new director has been in the position for over 30 days qualifications have not yet been received, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 01/12/2023
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101216.2(d) · (d) An aide assisting a fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c)) in the supervision of up to 18 preschool-age children, pursuant to Section 101216.3 shall meet the following requirements: (1) Completion of six postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development, or (2) Completion of at least two postsecondary semester units or equivalent quarter units in early... Director immediately stepped into ratio to support the classroom. LPA reviewed staff schedule with Licensee. POC cleared during inspection. ...childhood education or child development each semester or quarter following initial employment, and (3) Continuation in the educational program each semester or quarter until six units have been completed.
, as evidenced by: Based on observations, 17 children were supervised by 1 fully qualified teacher and 1 aide without units. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Seychelle De Luca
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101226(b) · 101226 Teacher Qualifications and Duties. (b) Prior to employment a teacher shall meet the specified
, as evidenced by LPA will conduct a follow up inspection to clear the citation. Based on observations, interview, and record review, S1, was left alone with children and is not a qualified teacher. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Seychelle De Luca
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101223(a)(1) · (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons....
, as evidenced by LPA provided a copy of personal rights regulations and will follow up with training videos from the department. Director or Licensee will conduct a staff training regarding personal rights and will provide proof of training to LPA by POC due date. Based on interviews and observations, the facility did not comply with the above regulation, as LPA learned that staff grab children and speak to them inappropriately. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101226(b) · 1012161 Teacher Qualifications and Duties. (b) Prior to employment a teacher shall meet the specified
, as evidenced by Director will submit an updated staff schedule to LPA by POC to ensure that teachers are scheduled to supervise classrooms. LPA will conduct a follow up inspection to clear the citation. Based on observations, interview, and record review, S1, S2, and S3 were left alone with children and are not qualified teachers. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Seychelle De Luca
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101229(a)(1) · 101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (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...Supervision shall include visual observation.
, as evidenced by Facility will conduct a training with staff regarding supervision requirement and will provide evidence to LPA by POC due date. Based on interview and observation, the facility did not provide adequate supervision to children. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101216(3)(b)(1) · (1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c)) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d).
, as evidenced by LPA will conduct a follow up inspection to clear the citation. Based on documentation and observation, Facility did not comply with staffing ratios for staff and children. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
101229(a)(1) · 101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (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...Supervision shall include visual observation.
, as evidenced by Facility will conduct a training with staff regarding supervision requirement and will provide evidence to LPA by POC due date. Based on interview and observation, the facility did not visually supervise children using the the bathroom and did not provide adequate supervision to meet the child's needs. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101229(a)(1) · 101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (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...Supervision shall include visual observation.
, as evidenced by Facility will conduct a training with staff regarding supervision requirement and will provide evidence to LPA by POC due date. Based on interview and observation, facility did not provide adequate supervision to children in care. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101212(d) · 101212 Reporting Requirements(d) Upon the occurrence...of any of the events specified...a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified...shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event...
, as evidenced by Facility will provide an unusual incident report form LIC624 to the department by the POC due date. Based on file review, the facility did not report unusual events that occurred on 6/2/2022 to the department. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Seychelle De Luca
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101216.3(b)(1) · (1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c)) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d).
, as evidenced by Licensee stated that he is in the process of hiring qualified staff. LPA will conduct a follow up inspection. Based on observations, 41 children were supervised by 4 staff during a census conducted. 2 staff were fully qualified teachers, and 2 staff were aides with units. A 5th staff assisted who was an aide without units. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Seychelle De Luca
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101216.1(c) · Teacher Child Ratio: The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance. (1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section ) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section . This requirement was not met, as evidenced by LPA will conduct a follow up inspection to clear the POC.
Based on interview and observation, LPA observed a ratio of 21 children supervised by 1 fully qualified staff (S3) and 1 aide (S4). It was stated in interview that the aide did not have any units. LPA also observed 6 Toddler children with two aides (S1, S2). This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101170(e)(1) · CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE: All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility:(1)Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department.
Director will provide completed Livescan forms to LPA and will follow up with Guardian system regarding pending clearances. Based on observations Staff Alexandria Frazier, Anna Royal, and Elaheh Salehi were present at the facility without a fingerprint clearance. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Seychelle De Luca
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101217(a) · PERSONNEL RECORDS: The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee...
, as evidenced by Follow up inspection will be completed by LPA. Based on file review, several staff files were missing required documents including health screening, documentation of educational background and experience, proof of immunizations and mandated reporter training certificates. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Seychelle De Luca
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101170(e)(1) · CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE: All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility:(1)Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department.
Follow up visit will be conducted by LPA. Based on observations Staff 1 (S1) was supervising children on the play yard during a census conducted. Staff was still pending in Guardian fingerprint system and not yet cleared. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Seychelle De Luca
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101216.1(c)(1) · To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: Twelve post-secondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. To correct the deficiency, director shall submit a schedule showing which qualified staff will be utilized in the classrooms and how staff breaks will be managed to ensure qualified staff are present to supervise children at all times.
through observation and interviews it was discovered that the facility was using aides to supervise awake children without a qualified staff present
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101170(e)(1) · CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE: All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility:(1)Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department.
Owner Hamid was advised that employees cannot be present in the facility unless a criminal record clearance has been received by the Department. He states the employees had started the fingerprint process but have not yet received a clearance. To correct the deficiency, owner shall submit a clearance for the two eployees. Two staff were observed working in the facility today supervising children and used in ratio. (see LIC811 for name). The two staff did not have a criminal record clearance. This an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. Civil Penalties are assessed in the amount of $500.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101230(c) · Activities: A teacher-child ratio of one teacher supervising 24 napping children is permitted provided that the remaining teachers necessary to meet the overall ratio specified in Section 101216.3(a) are immediately available at the center.
LPA will make a return visit to verify correction has been made. LPA Blesi observed one staff supervising 29 napping preschool children putting the room over ratio. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Keven Peters
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101170(e)(1) · CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE: (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility:(1)Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department.
Director shall obtain a criminal record clearance for S2 before the employee can work or be present in the facility. Proof of correction shall be sent to LPA by 1.06.22. S2 was observed working in the facility today supervising children and used in ratio. LPA conduced a file review and Guardian search and it was determined a fingerprint clearance was not located for S2. (see LIC811 for name). S2 has been employed since 9/27/21. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. Civil Penalties are assessed in the amount of $500.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101216.1(c) · Teacher Child Ratio: The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance. (1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section ) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section . Director stated they were short staffed today. Director shall send a staff schedule showing how the rooms will be staffed to support ratio requirements. This shall be sent to LPA by 1/6/22
the Redwood classroom had 24 children supervised by an aide (S2) and a FQT (S3). LPA observed an aide (S4) and a FQT (S1) supervising 29 children on the playground. Both the classroom and the playground were out of ratio. This poses a risk to the health and safety of children in care if not corrected SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Keven Peters
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101216.4(a)(2) · 101216.4 Preschool Program with Toddler Component (a) Licensees serving preschool-age children may create a special program component...(2) The toddler program shall be conducted in areas physically separate from those used by older or younger children...
, as evidenced by Director stated that Seedlings toddler children will nap in Seedlings classroom (room 4) and will not commingle with the Sprouts classroom. Director will request in writing for a commingling waiver for the first and last hour. Based on observation and interviews, the Seedling toddler component was commingling with children from older classrooms. This poses a risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.