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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

CHILDTIME CHILDRENS'S CENTERLicense 1918013021 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On February 3, 2023 at 10:00am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dayna Chambers conducted an unannounced complaint inspection to the above facility for the purpose of delivering findings for the allegations above. LPA met with Fragoso-Tovalin, Director. At the time of arrival there were 11 children present with 2 staff and Director; at the same time another staff member was rotating into the classroom to relieve Director. During the course of a complaint investigation dated 11/04/222, LPA obtained additional information regarding violations for infant safe sleep regulations. LPA obtained photos and conducted interviews with parents and staff. Witness Observations and photos revealed on more than one occasion in October 2022 and November 2022, Child #1 and Child #2 were allowed to sleep on the floor in an unsafe position on a donut shaped pillow on the floor in the infant room. Photo #1 depicts Child #1 an infant sleeping on the donut pillow with the head tilted forward. Photo #2 depicts child #2 asleep on donut pillow on the floor, sleeping on their face. The children were not transferred to the crib in a timely manner after falling asleep thus not following infant safe sleep regulations. The preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. Therefore, the above allegation is found to be Substantiated. California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 22-Infant Care Activities -101430(a)(3)(E) is being cited on the attached LIC 9099-D. A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). Acknowledgement of Receipt (LIC 9224 form) must be maintained in each child’s file immediately upon receipt from parent. Licensee was provided with a copy of the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) Form during this visit. Continued 1 of 2 of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) Form during this visit. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Ana Fragoso Tovalin during which appeal rights were given and explained. A copy of the Appeal Rights was provided. The Licensee’s signature on this report acknowledges receipt of rights.

Citations

2 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 101416.5(e)Type A

    Staff Infant Ratio: 101416.5 (e) There shall be provision for overlap of staff for different shifts, so that “continuity” of care is assured.This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on 26 interviews with staff and parents and record reviews. On 11/03/22 between 7:15am to 9:30am, one staff with 7 infants.On 11/03/22 between 12:00pm – 2:30pm, one staff taking care of two classrooms with children not napping. Due to the divider between the infant and toddler classroom, 8 children on infant side and 8 children on toddler side with children not napping.On 11/08/22 at 11:32 am, the infant classroom had two staff and 11 infants; 4 months to 12 months years of age documented on the attendance log.On 12/05/22 at 6:52am to 8:15am, between 8:00am to 8:06am with Staff#1. At 8:15am there were 16 children ages 2,3, and 4 years old with Staff#1 until 8:15am when children were moved to another location-documented on the Face-To-Name Transition Sheet. On 12/06/22 at 6:30am until 8:00am, there were 14 children mixed, ages 2, 3 and 4 years old with Staff #3 until 8:00am and then left with staff #1 documented on the Face-To-Name Transition Sheet.On 12/19/22 at 8:30am, there were 15 children ages 2 and 3 years old with Staff #4. At 10:03am, Child #1, #2, and #3 were moved to the office to maintain ratio documented on the Face-To-Name Transition Sheet.On 12/19/22 at 8:30am to 8:35am, Staff#4 was with 6 children ages 2 and 3 years old. At 8:36am, 8 more children for a total of 14 children arrived until 9:54am documented on the Face-To-Name Transition Sheet.On 12/29/22 at 8:30am to 12:30pm, Staff #4 was with 15 children ages 2,3, and 6 years old.On 01/11/2023 between 7:41am to 7:55am, Staff#1 was with 19 children. Children departed at 8:00am with Staff #5 documented on the Face-to-Name Transition Sheet.On 01/31/2023 from 8:30am to 9:21am, Staff #4 was with 16 children documented on Face-to-Name Transition Sheet.On 1/31/2023 from 6:30am to after 8:30am, Staff #3 and Staff # unknown was with 11 children.On 1/31/2023 after 8:30am, Staff # 5 was with 16 children. Which poses an immediate Health, Safety, or Personal Rights Risk to children in care.

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  • INFANT CARE ACTIVITIES

    101430(a)(3)(EIf the infant falls asleep before being placed in a crib, staff shall move the infant to a crib as soon as possible as required by 101430(a)(3)(E This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA Interviews and Photos: During October and November 2022Child #1 and Child #2 were allowed to , sleep on the floor in an unsafe position on a donut shaped pillow on the floor in the infant room. Photo #1 depicts Child #1 an infant sleeping on the donut pillow with the head tilted forward. Photo #2 depicts child #2 asleep on donut pillow on the floor, sleeping on their face. The children were not transferred to the crib in a timely manner after falling asleep thus not following infant safe sleep regulations. Which poses an immediate Health, Safety, or Personal Rights Risk to children in care.

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FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 3, 2023 inspection of CHILDTIME CHILDRENS'S CENTER?

This was a other inspection of CHILDTIME CHILDRENS'S CENTER on February 3, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to CHILDTIME CHILDRENS'S CENTER on February 3, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Staff Infant Ratio: 101416.5 (e) There shall be provision for overlap of staff for different shifts, so that “continuity..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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