101223(a)(3) · 101223(a)(3) Personal Rights: The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights… including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or aids to physical functioning.

Ms. Lackey stated that she will recommend to Ms. Howerton, center director, that a staff training will be conducted on children's personal rights, supervision, and observation. Based on LPA interviews, the toileting and/or diapering needs for child C1 were not met, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. A copy of the staff training agenda and signed staff attendance sheet will be emailed to LPA at Gerald.Poindexter @dss.ca.gov no later than 2/21/25.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

101226.3(a) · 101226.3(a) Observation of the Child: (a) The behavior and health of the children shall be continually observed throughout the period of attendance.

Ms. Lackey stated that she will recommend to Ms. Howerton, center director, that a staff training will be conducted on children's personal rights, supervision, and observation. Based on LPA interviews, the behaviors and actions of child C1 were not observed by staff during outside playtime, resulting in the child being partially unclothed and exposed, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. A copy of the staff training agenda and signed staff attendance sheet will be emailed to LPA at Gerald.Poindexter @dss.ca.gov no later than 2/21/25.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. 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 THIS IS NOT A DEFICIENCY. FACILITY CONDUCTED A FIRE DRILL ON SEPTEMBER 2024. POC Due Date: 12/11/2024

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

101229(a)(1) · 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, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff failed to provide visual supervision on 11/15/2024 during transition, a 2 year old child was left in the classroom while the rest of the children transitioned to the outdoor play area. According to staff, child was without visual supervision for approximately 2 minutes. This posesd a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 12/11/2024

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

101216.1(g) · Teacher Qualifications and Duties (g) A photocopy of the teacher's Child Development Permit as specified in (c)(3) above, or a photocopy of the teacher's transcript(s) documenting successful completion of required course work, shall be maintained at the center.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff T.H. is missing a copy of transcript on file. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 12/18/2024

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

101226.3(b) · 101226.3 Observation of the Child (b) Any unusual behavior, any injury or signs of illness requiring assessment and/or administration of first aid by staff shall be reported to the child's authorized representative and recorded in the child's record.

… Director stated that she would provide a staff training regardfing observation of the child and when to report incidents to parents regarding unusual events and email it to: Keturah.Lane@dss.ca.gov by 6/24/24. Based upon interviews with parent and staff members, and medical records received, C1 fractured her elbow during morning play, and C1 was not continually observed throughout the day, nor parent contacted by staff members which posed an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tashima Daniel

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

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, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.

Director stated that she will tallk to staff members to remind them of the Kindercare name to face head count to ensure that the all staff member is aware of the number of children that they are supervising. as evidence by: There were 13 children from the Preschool Classroom that were at the playground supervised by staff Lauren Digiacinto. Staff thought that she only had 12 children. This poses a potential safety risk to children in care. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tashima Daniel

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

101170(e)(2) · Criminal Record Clearance 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

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Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

101237(a) · Alterations to Existing Buildings or New Facilities (a) Prior to construction or alterations, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change(s).

Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation and interview with the Director, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility had recently replaced the play structure at their preschool and pre-k playground. The construction started in May and it was completed at the end of June of 2023. Facility did not notify licensing prior to the alterations. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 07/24/2023

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

101700.3(b)(1) · California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers. (b) Testing results with...readings of 5.5 ppb or greater..., before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance.

Facility has replaced the kitchen faucet and the pipeline since the facility obtained the result. Facility will not use the kitchen faucet for cooking or consumption until it gets clearance from the water Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the directive above, as one out of seven outlet (outlet used for drinking) tested with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE). This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care. testing company. Facility has been using the other water faucet to prepare food and drinks for the children in care. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Monica Cuddy

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

101700.3(b)(1) · California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers. (b) Testing results with...readings of 5.5 ppb or greater..., before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance.

LPA observed the drinking fountain F located in the Pre-K empty classroom has been removed and the drinking fountain G located at the preschool playground is shut off and covered by a zip lock bag and not accessible to children. Based on record review, the facility did not comply with the directive above, as three out of seven outlet tested with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE). (both drinking fountains has been shut off since COVID). This poses a potential Health and Safety risk to children in care. Facility has replaced the kitchen faucet and the pipeline since the facility obtained the result. Facility will not use the kitchen faucet for cooking or consumption until it gets clearance from the water testing company. Facility has been using the other water faucet to prepare food and drinks for the children in care. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Monica Cuddy

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.