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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

BLOOMING FLOWERS CHILD CARE CENTERLicense 1980190653 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 9/5/2024 at 12:15pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stephanie Li conducted an unannounced complaint investigation and during visit observed deficiencies. Upon arrival, LPA met with Director Elaine Davis and observed that she was in the classroom engaging with teaching staff and children. LPA observed 11 children and 4 teaching staff. Staff names were recorded. During today's visit, LPA assisted Director with setting up age appropriate centers and to meet the needs of the different age groups. During today's visit, LPA reviewed staff files that were present. 2 teaching staff were observed to not have current mandated reporter training certificate. During the investigation, LPA reviewed video recordings and observed deficiencies occur on recordings watched on 8/07/24. LPA observed teaching staff observe an incident/injury and did not report it to director or parent regarding the child getting injured. Teaching staff that was supervising the 2's and 3's was an aide and was alone in the nap room with children without a qualified teacher for over an hour. Based on Licensing staff observations, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children\342\200\231s health and safety. Licensing staff informed licensee a copy of this licensing report dated 09/5/2024 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Page 1 of 2 A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days as there are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Elaine Davis. Appeal Rights were issued and discussed. Page 2 of 2

Citations

3 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.

  • REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

    report shall be made to the Department...a written report shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. (B) Any injury to any child that requires medical treatment.This requirement was not met evidenced by: Based on observation and video review, teaching staff did not notify director or parent of an injury a child sustained whil in care needing medical attention, which poses a health and safety risk to children in care.

  • 101216.1(c)(1)(a)Type A

    To be a fully qualified teacher:(1) Twelve semester or quarter units; and at least six months of work experience...units...child growth and development; child, family and community, or child and family; and program/curriculum.This requirement was not met evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, one of one teacher supervising children does not have child development units to be alone with children, which poses a health and safety risk to children in care.

  • 1596.8662Type B

    (b) (1)   On or before March 30, 2018, child care provider...employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training ...shall complete renewal every two years...of the initial mandated reporter training.This requirement is not met evidenced by: Based on observation, 2 teaching staff is missing the mandated reporter training certificate, which poses a health and safety risk to children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 5, 2024 inspection of BLOOMING FLOWERS CHILD CARE CENTER?

This was a other inspection of BLOOMING FLOWERS CHILD CARE CENTER on September 5, 2024. 3 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to BLOOMING FLOWERS CHILD CARE CENTER on September 5, 2024?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (2 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "report shall be made to the Department...a written report shall be submitted to the Department within seven days followi..."

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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