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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

CHAMPIONS-JOHN MUIR ELEMENTARY (SA)License 4140008394 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On February 5th, 2026 at approximately 1:45pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tapia-Mandujano came to the facility and conducted a case management-deficiencies inspection. LPA initially met with teacher, Karen Gonzalez and explained the purpose of the visit. Present in the facility are three champion staff with four substitutes through Child Care Careers supervising a total of 85 school-age children. LPA was able to observe that the substitutes were Trustline cleared. LPA observed that the Champions staff were cleared but not associated through Guardian. Type A citation and civil penalties were assessed. During today's inspection, LPA observed that there is no director on site. Type B citation was issued. At approximately 3:30pm, Site Supervisor from Champions at Potola, Hind Hasan showed up. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection to Hind Hasan. Upon arrival, LPA asked to look at staff records and facility records to review. Staff on site were unable to provide records to LPA. Site Supervisor was able to show records to LPA through her phone. LPA reminded Site Supervisor, Hind that facility must be able to provide records upon request, failure to provide will result in an immediate citation. During today's inspection, there is only one fully qualified staff that is in the multi-purpose room, and the rest of the staff present either have no units or not have full qualifications. LPA observed that in Portable 19 (split into two classrooms) were being led by teacher aides without the direct supervision of a fully qualified teacher. Type B citation was issued. During physical plant inspection, LPA counted children to ensure ratio is being met and LPA found that that there was one classroom with 31 school age children with two teacher aides. This is a repeated violation Type A citation and civil penalties were assessed. Continued on Page 2... Page 2 Continued... LPA Tapia-Mandujano informed Site Supervisor, Hind Hasan that this report dated 2/05/26 documents two Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there are immediate risks to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Tapia-Mandujano informed Site Supervisor, Hind Hasan to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 2/05/26 that documents any Type A citations 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. An office meeting may be scheduled. Deficiencies were cited today under Title 22 Division 12 of the Ca. Code of Regulations. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor, Hind Hasan.

Citations

4 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.

  • CHILD CARE CENTER DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES

    101215.1:Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties: (b) All child care centers shall have a director.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not comply as the facility does not have a director for this facility as of January 23rd, 2026. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • TEACHER AIDE QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES

    101216.2:Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties:(e)An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not comply as the facility has aides working without the direct supervision of a fully qualified staff. LPA observed there are two classrooms where there were only aides supervising the children. This poses a potential l health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101216(i)(2)Type A

    101216 Personnel Requirements: "(i) Prior to employment or initial presence in the child care center, all employees and volunteers subject to a criminal record review shall: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance...:This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not comply as there are three champion teachers that are not associated to this site. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • TEACHER-CHILD RATIO

    101516.5: Teacher-Child Ratio:" (b) There shall be a staffing ratio of one teacher and one aide present to every 28 children in attendance.(1) A teacher shall supervise no more than 14 children or with an aide a maximum of 28 children."This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that there were 31 school age children with two teacher aides without the supervision of a qualified staff. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 5, 2026 inspection of CHAMPIONS-JOHN MUIR ELEMENTARY (SA)?

This was an other inspection of CHAMPIONS-JOHN MUIR ELEMENTARY (SA) on February 5, 2026. 4 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to CHAMPIONS-JOHN MUIR ELEMENTARY (SA) on February 5, 2026?

Yes, 4 citations were issued (2 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "101215.1:Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties: (b) All child care centers shall have a director.This re..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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