101216.3(a) · Teacher-Child Ratio: 101216.3(a): There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance

Director Lauralyn Hill stated they will have a staff meeting regarding ratio and communication amongst staff if one needs to step away. LPA L. Habtom will clear citation with a return visit. 1 staff member was observed with 14 children in the Cottage room & 1 staff member was observed with 20 children in the Alphabet classroom which posses an immediate health & safety risk to the children in care. Deficiency Dismissed

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

101170(e)(1) · Criminal Record Clearance 101170(e)(1): (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. The staff member was sent home to get fingerprints completed and will not return until fingerprint clearance is received.

One staff member fingerprints were incomplete, closed and not cleared which poses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Keven Peters

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

101239(n) · Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.

Deficient Practice Statement ased on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that a toilet was not operable which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 12/19/2022

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.