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1620 ADAMS AVENUE, Costa Mesa CA 92626 · License #304371438 · Center · Day Care Center
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101223(a)(3) · Section 101223(a)(3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation...including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living... This requirment was not met as evidenced by... Director informed LPA that S1 was terminated on 3/25/25. Director agreed to conduct an all staff training and watch CDSS personal rights video. Director agreed to submit training agenda, staff declarations stating what they have learned, and staff sign in sheet by 5pm on 4/25/25.
Based on interview, Staff 1 (S1) hit Child 1 (C1) which is an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to children in care Children’s Personal Rights in Child Care- California Child Care Licensing- https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/ Martha Malane NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Sarah Garcia NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/24/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Disposition: Substantiated
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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
101223(a)(2) · 101223 (a)(2) Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.
Director will conduct an all staff policy and procedures training. Director will submit agenda and staff declarations to LPA by 5pm on 03/05/2025. Based on interviews, the licensee did not ensure the children were provided a safe environment due to amphetamines and Fentanyl discovered in facility restroom accessed by staff and parents which poses an immediate risk to the personal rights of the children in care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
101212(d) · CCR 101212(d) Reporting Requirements ...During the operation of the childcare center... a report shall be made to the Department by... next working day...In addition, a written report containing the information specified...
Facility management agreed to watch a video on reporting requirements. Director agreed to sign declarations stating what they have learned and send to LPA email by 5pm on 03/11/2025. Child Care Reporting Requirements- California Child Care Licensing- ccld.childcarevideos.org. Based on interviews and record review, the facility did not report 11/8/24 incident to the Department in a timely manner. This is a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
101226(e)(2) · Health-Related Services (2) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be maintained with the child's name and shall be dated.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 medications were expired which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 03/11/2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.