101223(a)(2) · 101223(a)(2)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommoda -tions, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This regulation was not met as evidenced by The licensee agrees to ensure 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. The licensee agrees to develop an action plan to prevent the biting of children identified as habitual biters.

Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, multiple biting incidents occurred at the facility between 07/19/2023 through 04/23/2024, which is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care The licensee also agrees submit proof of the written plan (Part 1), the curriculum for staff training and proof of staff participation in training (Part 2). Proof of the plan can be provided to the department on or before 06/26/2024 by fax, mail or e-mail.

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101229(a)(1) · 101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care & Supervision (a)The licensee shall provide care & 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... This regulation was not met as evidenced by The director agrees to provide training to staff regarding 101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care & Supervision, and provide proof of staff attendance, participation and a copy of the training curriculum to include: how the licensee developed and implemented a plan of action Based on LPA record review & interviews conducted, it was determined that on 11/20/2023 a Lack of Supervision occured where a daycare child was left unattended for 6 minutes by staff assigned to supervise, which posed an immediate risk to the health & safety of children in care. and training curriculum to ensure the regulation is met. Per director, agree to submit the plan and training curriculum by 02/02/2024. The licensee also agrees to submit the proof of staff participation in training on or before 02/19/2024, to the department by fax, mail or e-mail. SUPERVISOR'S NAME Kimberly Williams

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101212(d)(1)(C) · 101212(d)(1)(C) Reporting Requirements in part; (d) Upon the occurrence... (1)Events reported shall include the following: (C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This regulation was not met as evidenced by The licensee agrees to submit a written statement of understanding the regulation for Reporting Requirement and sumit the statement of understanding to the department on or before the close of business day 02/05/2024 by fax, mail or e-mail. Based on LPA record review, the licensee failed to notify the department of reported incidents that occured during operation hours regarding Lack of Supervision & Personal Rights violations, regarding staff & children, which posed both immediate & potential risks to the health & safety of children in care.

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101223(a)(1) · 101223(a)(1) Personal Rights (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. This regulation was not met as evidenced by The director agrees to provide training to staff regarding101223(a)(1) Personal Rights, and provide proof of staff attendance, participation and a copy of the training curriculum to include: how the licensee developed and implemented a plan of action to ensure the regulation is met. Based on LPA record review & interviews conducted, it was determined that on 12/29/2023 an authorized representative reported witnessing a staff yelling at a preschool child in the classroom, upon pick up, which is a potential risk to the health & safety of children in care. Per director, they agree to submit the plan and training curriculum by 02/02/2024. The licensee also agrees to submit the proof of staff participation in training on or before 02/19/2024, to the department by fax, mail or e-mail. SUPERVISOR'S NAME Kimberly Williams

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

The Director agrees to submit an updated LIC 500 to ensure the facility is in compliance with the ratio requirements. In addition, the licensees agreee to provide a memo of understanding to acknowledge the seriousness of complaince with teacher-child ratio. Based on staff interviews, on 03/27/2023 classroom 6 was out of ratio as there was 1 staff to 14 children. On 04/05/2023, LPA observed classroom 9 out of ratio as there was 1 staff to 15 children. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Aaron Ross

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101223(a)(1) · 101223(a)(1) Personal Rights (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.

Facility Director will submit proof of behavior management training to include agenda topics for S1 to the department by POC due date 11/18/22. Based on LPA review of facility video, the facility did not meet the section above in that facility video revealed S1 get ahold of and pull a child by the arm for redirection. This is a potential health and safety risk to persons in care. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Gilbert Sena

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101216.3(a) · 101216.3(a)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.

Facility will submit staff schedule showing coverage for supervision in the mornings and a letter stating understanding of regulation 101216.3(a) and how the teacher-child ratio will be met througout the day. (nap times, staff shortages, AM coverage) by 09/08/22. Based on record reviews and interviews conducted with staff and Assistant Director admissions the facility did not meet the section above and operated out of ratio on 08/09/22,08/15/22 and 08/17/22, and addtionally at morning check ins and during nap times. This is an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care. Facility will submit proof of completion of LIC 9224 for all children enrolled in preschool program.

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101216.1(c)(1) · 101216.1(c)(1) Teacher qualifications.(1) Twelve post-secondary semester... in early childhood education or child development completed,... and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program.

Facility will submit by classroom staff qualifications for the preschool program, noting fully qualified teachers, assistant teachers and aides to the department by POC date of 09/14/2022 Based on LPA record reviews and interviews conducted, 2 out of 8 teachers are working in the capacity of fully qualified teacher without all required ECE units. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

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101239.2(a) · Drinking Water (a) Drinking water from a noncontaminating fixture or container shall be readily available both indoors and in the outdoor activity area.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on LPA observation during physica plant tour, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA observed no water available for 7 toddlers during outdoor activity which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 06/07/2022

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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 out of 9 persons (S7 and S8) which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 06/21/2022

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102212(d) · 101212(d) Reporting requirements-(d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and ….

Facility Director and Owner will submit individual statement of understanding for Reporting requirements and how they will comply with reporting to CDSS and CDPH. * LPA provided copy of reporting requirements to facility Director and discussed Unusual Incident Report LIC624 Based on staff interviews conducted and management admission facility failed to report COVID incidents as required. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. Facility will also submit letter for COVID exposure for children and submit to LPA Carbullido by POC due date of 02/04f/2022

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101223(a)(2) · 101223(a)(2) Personal Rights 2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.

as eveidenced by Facility will post additional signs at facility for mask wearing and implement CDPH face mask guidance including email notification to parents. Facility will send pictures of additional signs, letter to parents to LPA Carbullido at giselle.carbullido@dss.ca.gov. Based on LPA observation and staff interviews, the facility is not following COVID-19 best practices for face covoernings by children or staff. This poses a potential health and safety risk for children in care. Facility will hold a staff meeting to review CDPH guidance for child care and face coverings and submit staff attendance list to the Department. Facility will complete these items by POC due date of 02/04/2022. * LPA provided copies of current CDPH guidance to facility Director and Owner. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Gilbert Sena

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