October 18, 2024

101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio: (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. Per ratio sheets dated 7/29/24 and staff statement, staff member was left alone with 21 children as children awoke from nap. This may pose a threat to the health and safety of children in care.

101216.2 Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties: (d) An aide assisting a fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c)) in the supervision of up to 18 preschool-age children, pursuant to Section 101216.3 shall meet the following requirements: (1) Completion of six postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development. This requirement was not met as facility staff worked as an aide on more than one occasion, per own admission, without required units. This may pose a threat to the health and safety of children in care.