HARRY PREGERSON CHILD CARE CENTER, THE

Based on Licensing staff observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1, out of 1, Licensing staff observed that 3 children were not signed in which is a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

facility file review and disclosure by the AD. Incident #1 occurred on 07/13/22 and reported to the Department on 08/05/22. The facility became aware of the incident on 07/15/22; Incident #2 occurred on 07/29/22 and was reported to the Department on 08/05/22 via phone. The facility was required to report both incidents to the Department within 24 hours and failed to do so. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

(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.

(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.

(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.

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility meets teacher-child ratios. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were mostly complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training; one staff was missing the mandated reporter training as well as her immunization records. LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212). Ms. Puga was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPAs observed that a teachers aid was not on the staff roster of cleared adults, LPAs verified that staff was finger printed at the time of hire but failed to complete a LIC 508 so the finger prints were never associated to the facility. Staff immedi

disclosures in interviews. On 07/29/22 S#1 left a child unsupervised. The teacher came in from the playground with the children and went to the classroom. A child was left in the hallway and the security guard that stays in the hallway found the child approximately 1-2 minutes later. The security guard informed the Assistant Director. The Assistant Director then took the child to the classroom where S#1 was serving lunch. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of the child in care.

record review. it was observed that on February 24, 2023 at approximately 9:52 AM there were 14 children present in the Preschool classroom with one teacher and on March 15, 2023 at approximately 10:00 AM there were 14 children present in the Preschool classroom with one teacher; these instances placed the facility out of ratio. This is an immidiate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

staff disclosures. On March 15, 2023, a staff member placed a shelf in front of an exit door in an attempt to prevent children from leaving the classroom. Disclosures were made by staff confirming this incident. This was a immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

disclosures made. On 07/13/22, a parent observed Staff #1 spray a child with a spray bottle on his head while he was crying, the child rubbed his head and started crying more. Parent observed Staff #1 walk away from the child while he was crying. The incident was reported by the parent to administration on 07/15/22. This was a violation of the child's personal rights. This was an immediate risk to the health and safety of the child in care.

Unusual incident report that was submitted to the Department on 04/24/23. An unusual incident occurred on 04/03/23 and was not reported to the department within the required 24 hours. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. This is a repeat violation within 12 months. Civil penalties are being assessed.

Based on licensing staff observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1, Licensing staff observed that there is a broken light cover that is accessible on the outdoor play graound. Licensing staff also observed pieces of wood on the yard which are not being used., which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on Licensing staff observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1, out of 1, Licensing staff observed that 3 children were not signed in which is a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

review of Criminal Record Clearances for the facility on 03/30/2023. LPA observed that teachers, Emely Galdamez and Nancy Clara, are present in the facility and do not have a criminal record clearance on file. Both staff have been in the facility for approximately three to four months. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. Civil penalties are being assessed.

(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.

(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.

Based on licensing staff observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1, Licensing staff observed that there is a broken light cover that is accessible on the outdoor play graound. Licensing staff also observed pieces of wood on the yard which are not being used., which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility meets teacher-child ratios. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were mostly complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training; one staff was missing the mandated reporter training as well as her immunization records. LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212). Ms. Puga was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPAs observed that a teachers aid was not on the staff roster of cleared adults, LPAs verified that staff was finger printed at the time of hire but failed to complete a LIC 508 so the finger prints were never associated to the facility. Staff immedi

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

(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.

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

(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.

(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.

(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. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.

(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:

(B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following:

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

(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:

(B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following:

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

(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.

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

(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:

(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. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.

(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:

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk