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1015 OAK GROVE ROAD, Concord CA 94518 · License #073408880 · Center · Day Care Center
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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. This requirement has not been By 04/10/2026, Owner stated they will submit a written statement on how facility will come back into compliance. Failure to correct will result in a $100 per day civil penalty until corrected. Repeat violations are $250 per violation and $100 per day until corrected. met as evidenced by
Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when C1 was severely injured due to S1 looking away while placing child on climbing dome which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care Sherelle Johnson NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Christina Watts NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/09/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101212(d)(1)(B) · 101212 Reporting Requirements (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center...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. (1) Events reported shall include the following:(B) Any injury to any By 04/17/2026, Owner stated they will submit a written statement on how facility will come back into compliance. Failure to correct will result in a $100 per day civil penalty until corrected. Repeat violations are $250 per violation and $100 per day until corrected. child that requires medical treatment. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on inteviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when facility failed to report incident within 24 hours which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children. Sherelle Johnson NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER Christina Watts NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE DATE 04/09/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
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Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
101238(a)(1) · 101238 Buildings and Grounds (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.
INTERVIEWS WITH THE DIRECTOR AND OWNER WHICH REVEALED MICE WERE RECENTLY SEEN INSIDE OF THE FACILITY Measures have already been taken to rid the facility of the mice by hiring a rodent proofing company that began treatment on regular basis, beginning 8/21/25. Licensee will submit proof of regular treatments to community care licensing for the next 3-6 months.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
101216.3(a) · 101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance
Interviews and review of records which revealed on at least one occasion the facility was out of ratio by 2 children when there were 2 teachers and 26 children on the playground for less than 30 minutes Licensee put a plan into place for staff to notify when they are at ratio and have a plan for unexpected arrivals or late or sick staff. Licensee will submit this written plan and a sign in sheet of all staff who attended the meeting by 7/24/25.
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, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. The facility took immediate action: Both staff members were written up and ultimately terminated. Licensee has been notified that there will be an informal meeting scheduled with Community care licensing to address concerns.
a review of records which revealed a child was able to wander into the director's office through the back door from the play yard without the supervising staff knowledge. The child was retrieved by a staff member in the office SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Loretta Dyson
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101218.1(b)(1) · 101218.1 Admission Procedures and Parental and Authorized Representative's Rights (b) At the time of acceptance of each child in care, the licensee shall inform each child's parent or authorized representative of his/her rights that include, but are not limited to, the following THE FACILITY HAS SINCE LIFTED THIS RESTRICTION AND NOW KNOWS THAT THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED TO DENY A PARENT ENTRY INTO THE BUILDING. NEW CODE PADS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AT THE ENTRANCE AND SIDE GATE FOR PARENTS TO ENTER THE FACILITY WITH THEIR OWN CODE. CLEARED BY VISIT (1) To enter and inspect the child care center in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.857.
INTERVIEWS WHICH REVEALED DURING THE COVID PANDEMIC PARENTS WERE NOT ALLOWED INTO THE BUILDING FOR HEALTH REASONS
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101238.2(e) · 101238.2 Outdoor Activity Space (e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls.
A TOUR OF THE PLAY GROUND REVEALED THE CUSHIONING UNDER THE PLAY STRUCTURE IS CRACKED AND EXPOSING THE CEMENT/ROCK LICENSEE WILL REPAIR THE CUSHIONING UNDER THE PLAY STRUCTURE ON THE PLAY YARD AND SUBMIT PROOF OF REPAIR TO COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING BY 9/22/23. BENEATH WHICH MAY CAUSE A POTENTIAL TRIPPING HAZARD.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
101239(n) · 101239 Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.
A TOUR OF THE PLAY YARD WHICH REVEALED THE LICENSEE WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE THE STORAGE CABINET AND CLEAN THE PLAY EQUIPMENT AND SUBMIT PROOF OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AND CLEANING TO COMMUNITYCARE LICENSING BY 9/22/23. STORAGE CABINET FOR ART SUPPLIES IS MISSING A DOOR AND THE OTHER DOORS APPEAR TO BE LOOSE, EXPOSING THE PAINTS AND OTHER MATERIALS. THE PLAY KITCHENS ETC. ARE COVERED IN DIRT/DEBRI AND NEED TO BE CLEANED.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
101215.1(m) · Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties (m) A child care center director shall complete 16 hours of health and safety training if necessary pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. TODAY THE CENTER DIRECTOR IS UNABLE TO LOCATE HER HEALTH & SAFETY CERTIFICATE POC Due Date: 06/26/2023
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101216(l)(1)(B) · Personnel Requirements (B) A copy of the signed LIC 9052 (11/94) shall be kept in the employee's personnel record.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. TODAY THERE IS ONE STAFF MEMBER THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE SIGNED EMPLOYEE RIGHTS RECEIPT IN FILE. POC Due Date: 06/26/2023
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101223(a)(3) · 101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. THE STAFF MEMBER WHO RAISED THEIR VOICE NO LONGER WORKS AT THE FACILITY. THE FACILITY WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR PERSONAL RIGHTS VIOLATION AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO HAVE STAFF REVIEW PERSONAL THE RIGHTS VIDEOS AND SUBMIT A SUMMARY OF SAID VIDEOS. LICENSEE HAS ALSO IMPLEMENTED A TRAINING ON RESPECT FOR OTHERS FOR ONBOARDING EMPLOYEES AND A DISCIPLINE POLICY FOR VERBAL ALTERCATIONS/RUDENESS TO OTHERS IN THE PRESENCE OF CHILDREN. THEY WILL ALSO CONTINUE TO IMPLEMENT THE INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE PERSONAL RIGHTS VIDEOS TO ENSURE PROFESSIONALISM IN THE WORKPLACE. THIS EVIDENCE WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY: STAFF MEMBERS ENGAGED IN A VERBAL ALTERCATION IN THE PRESENCE OF DAY CARE CHILDREN LICENSEE WILL SUBMIT A SUMMARY EXPLAINING THE NEW POLICIES AND HOW THEY WILL BE IMPLEMENTED TO COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING BY 11/17/22
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101223(a)(1) · 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. Director and staff will review personal rights videos on the CCLD website and write LPA Guirit a summary of the videos that were reviewed. Plan of correction is due 08/19/2022.
staff interviews that indicated that there have been instances where staff has argued in front of the children in care. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101216(g)(2) · Personnel Requirements (2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following
Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 staff files which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 12/07/2021
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101220(a) · Child's Medical Assessments (a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 child files which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 12/07/2021
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.