101216.3(b)(1) · 101216.3(b)(1) Teacher-Child Ratio A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c)) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d). Licensee shall again submit a plan which details how classrooms will maintain ratios by qualified staff, by due date of 9/18/24. ***LPA will return to ensure compliance***

Based on observation, there were 18 children in the Tadpole class with a fully qualified teacher and an aide with no units, which is an immediate health and safety or personal rights risk to children in care. ***This is a repeat violation of a citation issued on 9/6/24, a $250 civil penalty is assessed today and an additional $100 per day until corrected. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Jang

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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the plexiglass installed along back playground fence is broken and has exposed sharp edges, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/13/2024

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

101216.3(b)(1) · Teacher-Child Ratio (b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance. (1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d).

Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there were 18 children in the Tadpole class with a fully qualified teacher and an aide (S6) with no units, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/13/2024

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

101226(e)(2) · Health-Related Services (2) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be maintained with the child's name and shall be dated.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as child C5 had Acetominaphen that expired 7/2023, and C6 had an Epi-pen that expired 12/2021, which poses a health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/16/2023

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

101216(g)(1) · (g) All personnel...shall be in good health...(1)... 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. Director and incoming Director will make sure to obtain LIC503 Health Screening Report from all 3 teachers, and verification of a tuberculosis test for S1 and S2. Director will submit documents and a statement to LPA Pringle, by POC date, explaining how the facility will ensure staff files are complete at all times.

S1, S2 and S3 did not have a Health Screening Report on file and S1 and S2 were missing proof of tuberculosis test. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

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 or... Staff must not return to the facility until clearance is obtained. Licensee is to review the regulations on criminal clearance and write a summary detailing what is needed prior to being in the facility for staff and volunteers. Then submit the summary to CCLD by POC date.

base on record review it was found that Vichelle Nelson has not obtaind a criminal record clearance which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in care SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Jang

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

101238(a) · (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repoair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

Director shall remove the play structures and provide photos to LPA by 9/24/2021 Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there were cracks in the large plastic play structure, and also in the plastic house with blue top, both located in the outdoor activity area, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Jang

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.