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101223(a)(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. Director stated she will have a training with staff on discipline and the standard of care, along reviewing the teacher handbook.

Based on interviews S3 has purposely thrown toys on the floor and had children pick them up as a form of discipline. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.

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101238.2(g) · (g)The playground shall be enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. The fence shall be at least four feet high.

Director stated she will not allow children to play in the parking lot. Based on interviews and observation the facility was allowing children to play in the front parking lot that is not enclosed by a fence. This poses a potenial health and safety risk to the children in care

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101229.1(a)(1) · (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, interview, the center has an electronic sign in/ out, more than 6 children were missing authorized representive signitures at drop off and pick up for the month of Feburary. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above. This poses a safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 03/28/2024

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101221(b)(6) · Child's Records (b) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following: (6) A signed copy of the admission agreement specified in Section 101219.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on interview and record review, admissions agreements were missing basic services, and right of the department sections. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 03/28/2024

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101227(a)(6) · Food Service (a) In child care centers providing meals to children, the following shall apply: (6) Menus shall be in writing and shall be posted at least one week in advance in an area accessible for review by the child's authorized representative. Copies of the menus as served shall be dated and kept on file for at least 30 days. Menus shall be made available for review by the child's authorized representative and the Department upon request.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, interview, The center had menus posted in the kitchen with days of the week and food for the day. The menu didn't specify the date ( day, month and year) and didn't specify the portion size. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 03/28/2024

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