101238(e) · Buildings and Grounds. All licensees shall ensure the inaccessibility of pools, including swimming pools (in-ground and above-ground), fixed-in-place wading pools, hot tubs, spas, fish ponds or similar bodies of water, through a pool cover or by surrounding the pool with a fence.

Based on the LPA's observations on 01/07/25 at 11:15am, during an outdoor play yard walkthrough with Director Shafer and Assistant Director Petersen, the LPAs observed building materials, children’s play equipment (sand and water tables), and other plastic play furniture not intended for water use that have accumulated water at least several inches deep This poses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care. This deficiency has been cleared during today's inspection. Director Shafer and Asssitant Director Petersen drained the bodies of water onto the play yard and removed drain plugs when applicable. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Megan Aviles

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: Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f).

Based on a review of the personnel report on 01/07/25, Acting Center Director Shafer has received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions but is not associated to this facility This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Acting Center Director Shafer stated that she will transfer her clearance to this facility and notify the LPA by close of business 01/08/25.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

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

The Department was not given prior notification of any proposed changes at the facility. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

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 the LPA's file review on 11/13/24, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in CCR 101216(g)(2). Staff S6 did not have a current health screening report in their personnel file. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 12/13/2024

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. 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.

Based on the LPA's interviews with facility staff and the center director Daysi Lemus’ own admission on 09/19/24, it was corroborated that the facility operated out of ratio on a specified date resulting in one staff member (S2) supervising 14 awake children. This posed a potential health and safety risk to the children in care. Lead teacher, Maggie Petersen stated that the facility will be conducting an all staff meeting/ training event on 10/14/24 and will discuss regulations pertaining to ratios and will submit to the Department a signed staff attendance sheet along with a written statement regarding the topics of the training that were discussed by close of business 10/15/24.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

101229(a)(1) · Care and Supervision. 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.

based on interviews conducted by the LPA with staff S1-S6 on 09/19/24 and 09/27/24, it was corroborated that on 09/16/24 at approximately 10:25am, child C1, C2, and C3 were left without supervision of a teacher for approximately five minutes while on the center's main play yard before being reunited with their class. This presents a potential threat to the health and safety of children in care The acting center director stated that the center will be conducting a training for all staff in order to provide additional training to staff on providing care and supervision to children and handling transitions. The acting center director stated that she will submit a summary of the training along with proof of attendance to the LPA by 10/11/24. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Alexis Hollon

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

101223(a)(3) · Personal Rights (a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (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.

Center Director Poma stated that S7's employment at the center has been terminated effective 07/17/23. Center Director Poma stated that during the center's next all staff meeting on 11/09/23,all staff will watch the Children's Personal Rights in Care video on the CCLD website https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/child-care-center-operators/childrens-personal-rights-in-child-care/ and review the written regulation during their all staff meeting. A sign in sheet with staff names and signatures to verify training will be submitted to the LPA via email by COB 11/09/23. Based on interviews conducted, it was corroborated that staff S7 roughly handled children in care on more than one occasion. Additionally, it was corroborated that children in care were not attended to by staff. This poses an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to the children in care.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

101212(d)(1)(C) · Reporting requirements. 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 during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. (C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child.

Center Director Poma and Assistant Director Wittry will watch the Child Care Center Reporting Requirements Video on CCLD’s website: https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/child-care-center-operators/child-care-reporting-requirements/ and then send to CCLD the signatures declaring that the video as been viewed and a written procedure for how reporting will be handled in the future. Based on the LPA's interviews, the center director, Jamie Poma admitted that incidents of staff S7 roughly handling children in care were not reported to the licensing agency as required by regulations. This posed a potential health and safety risk to the children in care. The signed document will be submitted to the LPA by 10/27/23.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

101238(a) · Buildings and Grounds 101238(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.

The center director has made the faucets temporarily inaccessible by shutting the water off, taping up the sink(s), and posting "do not use" signs. Children will be provided drinking water from water tumblers from home and drinking fountains located at the center. The Center Director stated that the faucet at "Site G" has been replaced and will be retested. "Site A" will be replaced and retested at a later date as well. The Center Director stated that she will submit the retesting documents within 2 weeks of the completed sampling to CCLD. Based on record review, the facility had two faucets "Site G" and "Site A" that exceeded that allowable levels of lead in the water. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Alexis Hollon

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

101227(a)(6) · Food Service (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 the LPA's observations and the center director's statement, the facility did not comply with the section cited above. The facility did not have any current menus posted or have any copies of past menus from the last 30 days available for review. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 02/11/2022

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.