Follow-up on corrections·September 17, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rachel Zeron conducted an unannounced case management visit at the facility for the purpose of concluding an investigation pertaining to the facility's submission of an Unusual Incident Report (UIR) received by Licensing on 07/03/2024, the UIR outlined an incident that occurred on 06/27/2024 pertaining to children left unattended in the classroom . LPA was granted entry to the facility and met with facility Director, Amy Halit and Crystal Reynolds, Director for Chino Hills KinderCare, assisting today. According to the UIR, on Thursday, 06/27/2024 at approximately 10:39 am during morning recess, two children were found by Staff 3 (S3) in the classroom unattended. S3 indicated that the children were climbing on some toys by the window, while she was standing close by for approximately 5 minutes but did not realize that the staff was not in the classroom. Once S3 realized that the children were alone, S3 entered the classroom and escorted the children out to the playground where S3 met with Staff 1 (S1) and Staff 2 (S2) and handed over the children. S1 and S2 did not know that the children were in the classroom. Staff stated that a child was picked up at approximately 10:33 am by their parent and the children could have followed that parent into the classroom without them knowing. Responsible Parties were informed by the director. Based on interviews and evidence collected, its has been confirmed that 2 children were left unattended in the classroom. The Facility was found to be in violation of the following Title 22 Regulation: Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: 101229 (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) 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. See LIC809D for Type A deficiency Cited during this inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Director, Amy Halit and Crystal Reynolds. A Civil penalty was issued in the amount of $500 for the violation cited. A civil penalty has been assessed during this inspection, payment is due when billed and the check(s) or money orders shall be made payable to the “California Department of Social Services”. You will receive an invoice in the mail. Do not send money until you receive your invoice. Do not send cash. LPA issued a Notice of Site Visit and verified it was posted in a prominent location at the facility. Director understands that the Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for the next 30 days along with a copy of all Type A deficiencies cited during this inspection. A copy of all Type A deficiencies cited during this inspection must also be immediately (within 24 hours of child’s next day in care) given to the parents of all children enrolled in the child care facility and any children enrolled into the child care facility over the next 12 months (at the time of enrollment). Licensees are required to have all parents sign and date the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC9224) and maintain a copy in each child’s file. A copy of this report (LIC809), Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC9224) and Appeal Rights (LIC9058) were provided during this inspection.