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Inspection visit

Correction check

CHAMPIONS-JOHN MUIR ELEMENTARY (SA)License 4140008396 citations on this visit
6 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On February 20th, 2026, at approximately 9:10am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tapia-Mandujano conducted a Plan of Correction unannounced visit to the facility. LPA was greeted with Site Supervisor at Allen, Bridget Gauthier and newly hired Site Supervisor, Melanie Murphy and explained the purpose of the visit. Facility is an afterschool program that is operating full day this week due to Elementary School being out for Ski week. Present during the inspection were five champion staff and 25 school-age children. LPA observed and verified all staff through Guardian roster and found that there are three Champion staff that are present and are not associated to the facility. On 2/05/26, LPA cited a Type A citation for staff who were also not associated. This is a repeat violation that will result in a Type A citation and civil penalties. Upon arrival, LPA observed that there was one aide in the classroom with 24 school-age children. On 2/05/26, facility was cited a type B citation for aides not working under the direct supervision of a fully qualified teacher and a separate Type B citation for facility being out of teacher to child ratio. This is a repeat violation that will result in two Type A citations and civil penalties. Per interview and observation, the staff present are not designated individuals for responsibility at this facility. On 2/05/26 and 2/09/26, LPA cited for not having a site director for this facility. During today’s inspection, there is a newly hired Site Supervisor present at the facility, however LPA has not received any documentation of the change. Facility will receive a type A citation for not having a designated substitute in the absence of the director. During inspection, LPA went outside and observed two separate children coming out of the classroom, first incident, a staff member stepped out almost immediately. The second incident, LPA observed a child go outside by the classroom doorway and there was no visible staff. Once LPA came back into the classroom, the children were lining up to leave to the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR). Facility has been cited for lack of supervision resulting in children running out of the classroom on 9/15/25. This is a repeat violation that will result in a Type A citation and civil penalties. Continued on Page 2... Page 2 Continued... During inspection, LPA reviewed files of children enrolled and present. LPA observed that not all files of the children enrolled and newly enrolled children have the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224) on file. On 2/09/26 and 2/11/26, LPA cited for facility not having this form for the previous Type A citations that were given on 2/05/25, 2/09/26, and 2/11/26. This is a failure to correct citation that will result in a Type A citation and civil penalties. During inspection, LPA handed a letter to Melanie Murphy containing the date for the mandatory office meeting. LPA Tapia-Mandujano informed newly hired Site Supervisor, Melanie Murphy that this report dated 2/20/26 documents six 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 newly hired Site Supervisor, Melanie Murphy to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 2/20/26 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. 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 newly hired Site Supervisor, Melanie Murphy.

Citations

7 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.

  • 101215.1(f)Type A

    CHILD CARE CENTER DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES

    101215.1: Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties:" (f) When the child care center director is absent from the center, arrangements shall be made... to act as substitute. This substitute child care center director shall be aware of center operations, including total enrollment; shall be trained in program operation; and shall be designated as an authorized person to correct operational deficiencies that constitute immediate threats to children's health and safety.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as staff members present in the absence of a director are not designated to be responsible at the facility. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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  • 101216.2(e)Type A

    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, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as upon arrival, LPA observed that there was teacher aide supervising 24 school age children without the direct supervision of a fully qualified teacher. This poses an immediate 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 staff that are not associated with this site. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101229(a)(1)Type A

    RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION

    101229: Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: "(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...Supervision shall include visual observation."This requirement was not met as evidenced by.. Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed two separate incidents where children ran out of the classroom without the supervision of staff. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101238(a)(1)Type B

    BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

  • 101516.5(b)(1)Type A

    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, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as upon arrival, LPA observed that there were 24 school age children with one teacher aide in the classroom. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1596.8595(c)(1)(3)Type A

    1596.8595: "(c)(1) A licensed child day care facility shall provide to the parents or guardians of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing report that documents any Type A citation... (3) The licensee shall require each recipient of the licensing report described in paragraph (1) pertaining to a complaint investigation to sign a statement indicating that he or she has received the document and the date it was received."This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not comply as the facility did not have LIC 9224 of all children enrolled and newly enrolled children from the past three reports that document Type A citations. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 20, 2026 inspection of CHAMPIONS-JOHN MUIR ELEMENTARY (SA)?

This was an other inspection of CHAMPIONS-JOHN MUIR ELEMENTARY (SA) on February 20, 2026. 6 citations were issued: 6 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to CHAMPIONS-JOHN MUIR ELEMENTARY (SA) on February 20, 2026?

Yes, 6 citations were issued (6 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "101215.1: Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties:" (f) When the child care center director is absent from..."

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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