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27732 VISTA DEL LAGO, Mission Viejo CA 92692 · License #304371509 · 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.
evidenced by Director stated a staff meeting will be conducted on 8/31/2024, going over corporate policies, licensing visits, and title 22 regulations. Based on staff interviews and staff stating once C1 entered the hallway, C1 was not visible and was unsure if C1 went into the kitchen or not, this is 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.
101238(g) · (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.
LPA observed cabinet being locked during the visit. Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. While touring the facility at 12:51 p.m., LPA observed an unlocked cabinet inside classroom #4 with nine toddler children present. Inside the unlocked cabinet, LPA observed one Sanitizing Bleach Solution and one spray bottle labeled Sanibet that reads "Hazard Warning: Corrosive, Health Hazard: Skin and eye irritant, inhalation irritant, and harmful if ingested" which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101170(e)(2) · 101170 (e)(2) Criminal Record Clearance (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review ... prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility:(2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f).
Assistant Director stated she will associate Rosa Reynoso on 7/26/2024. Based on record review and interview, Rosa Reynoso has worked at the facility without clearance transfer since 7/15/2024. The Assistant Director failed to submit transfer request form to licensing. This poses a potential Health and Safety risk to the children in care. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Judy Hanson
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101238(a) · 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.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. While touring the outside patio area at 9:45 a.m. LPA observed sharp rotted wood and rotted nails around the window and doors. Assistant director stated preschool children utilize the patio area which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 06/28/2024
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 and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. While touring inside of the facility at 8:57 a.m. LPA observed 10 preschool age children present with 1 staff. LPA observed the bathroom door open and inside, LPA observed Peroxide Cleaner that reads "Keep out of reach of children" that was accessible to children in care. Also, while touring the the classrooms #1 and #2, LPA observed a can of Raid Ant Killer inside an unlocked cabinet under the children's water faucet that reads "Keep out of reach of children." Inside classroom #6 there were 15 children with two staff. LPA observed bleach water inside and unlocked cabinet on the lower shelf that children had access to. bleach water bottle reads "corrosive, skin and eye irritant, inhalation irritant, and harmful if ingested" which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 06/14/2024
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101174(d) · Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Assistant director was unable to provide LPA documentation showing disaster drills are being conducted and documented at least every six months which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 06/28/2024
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 (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.
evidenced by DIrector stated they have a staff meeting coming up. Director also stated she has talk to staff about spreading out and making sure children are visible at all times. Based on the UIR submiteed and staff interviews, staff stating they did not see when the incident occured and was only made aware of the incident when C1 informed S1.This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Judy Hanson
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.
by Director stated during transition, teachers will call dirctor or assistant director before transioning children. Based on the UIR submitted to the Orange County Regional Office, interviews conducted on 2/27/2024 and staff stating C1 was left alone without any adult supervision.
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.
evidenced by The director agreed to send a statement with the staff’s names and signatures acknowledging the section on the Responsibility for Care and Supervision of children. The proof of correction will be sent to LPA's email address by the due date of 2/2/2024. Based on staff interviews, staff stating C1 was left inside the classroom alone for approximately 1 to 2 minutes and another staff stating C1 was left alone inside the classroom under 5 minutes but not sure of the actual time.This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. The director will follow up with staff watch the videos regarding supervision of children at the Department's website of: https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/child-care-center-operators/childrens-supervision-in-child-care The proof of watching the videos will be sent to LPA by 12/9/2024.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101230(c) · 101230 Activities (c) 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.
by Director stated the facility is in the process of hiring more staff. Director stated that she will submit a detailed plan to address staffing schedule and ensure teacher-child ratio is being met at all times. Director agrred to submit plan to LPA by POC due date on 5/5/2023, at 1:56 PM, LPA observed S2 alone with 26 children napping on their cots inside Pre K room #6 classroom. 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.
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, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.
by Director stated the facility is in the process of hiring more staff. Director stated that she will submit a detailed plan to address staffing schedule and ensure teacher-child ratio is being met at all times. Director agrred to submit plan to LPA by POC due date At 12:32 PM on 5/5/2023, LPA observed S4 exit the facility, leaving S2 and S3 with 28 children inside Pre- k room #6. Children were observed walking, running, sitting on chairs, and some children were on their cots. 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.
101174(d) · Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During record review, Director stated the last disaster drill was conducted on May 12, 2021 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/16/2022
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101174(d)(2) · Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (2) The drills shall be documented. This documentation shall be kept in the child care center for at least one year.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During record review, Director was unable to provide proof showing disaster drills are being documented which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/16/2022
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101216(g)(1) · Personnel Requirements (1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 1 out of 4 staff did not have proof of their tuberculosis test and LIC 503 Health Screening Report which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/16/2022
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.