Correction check·July 13, 2022

On 07/13/22, at 8:48 p.m., Antonio Almanza, Licensing Program Analysts Conducted an unannounced visit. The purpose of the visit is to clear Plan of Corrections (POCs). LPA met with Director Magaly Zuniga, explained the purpose of the visit. During today’s visit there were 6 children and 1 adults providing care and supervision. LPA cleared 5 Plan of Corrections (POC) for violations issued and POC letters were generated and provided to the Director. During todays visit LPA observed that 1 of 6 children in care was not signed in. Upon arrival LPA was standing outside the facility and observed a parent dropping of their child. The classroom teacher came to the door to received the child. The teacher stood at the threshold with the teachers back to the children in the classroom. The children in the classroom were left unattended while the teacher conducted a wellnes check and briefly talked to the parent. When LPA entered the classroom, LPA observed children in all areas of the classroom engaged in different activities. LPA discussed the importance of having proper supervision for children at all times and the need for a second staff in the classroom to assist with receiving children during drop of. LPA observed clutter in the area in front of the gate that leads to the playground. There are 5 bins with wood and miscellaneous items full of cobwebs, 3 large metal grid boxes with wheels, 3 ladders standing up right against the shed next to the walkway and what appears to be a drain hole in front of the gate that does not have a cover. This items pose a hazard to children that are walking to the playground. A clear written statement of the administrative responsibility and authority delegated to the child care center director was not observed by LPA or Director inside of the Directors file. During todays visit there are four (4) Type B violations being cited under California code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 (see LIC809D for details). 1. 101229.1 (b) Sign In and Sign Out - The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out. 2. 101229 (a)(1) Responsibility for Providing 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. 3. 101238 (a) Buildings and Grounds - 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. 4. 101215.1(c)(1) Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties - There shall be a clear written statement of the administrative responsibility and authority delegated to the child care center director. LPA and Director observed a signed document by Director Magaly Zuniga for Teacher/Teacher Assistant qualifications and Duties. Director does not recall receiving or signing a written statement of the administrative responsibility and authority delegated to the child care center director (Repeat Violation). During today visit 2 Civil Penalties were assessed for repeat violations LIC 421FC were provided to Director Magaly Zuniga. A copy of this Report (809 & 809D), Appeal Rights, and Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) were provided and explained to the Director Magaly Zuniga.