Correction check·March 10, 2026

On March 10, 2026 at approximately 9:00am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Quimbo and Olguin-Leon, conducted an unannounced plan of correction (POC) visit to Building Kidz School. LPAs met with facility director, Jessica Smith, and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during LPAs' visit, included 49 children and 10 teaching staff (including director). Staff present have fingerprint clearance on file and are associated to the roster. LPAs observed 9 infant children with 3 teaching staff (Caterpillars room), 9 toddler children with 2 teaching staff (Ladybugs room), and 31 preschool children with 4 teaching staff (13 preschool children with 2 staff in Dragonflies room and 18 preschool children with 2 staff in Honeybees room). On January 9, 2026, a staff member was observed to inappropriately handle a child in care. Facility self reported incident to the department on January 12, 2026. Incident was also cross reported as a complaint. An emergency staff meeting was held the same date. Staff member involved was terminated. On January 13, 2026, LPAs cited one Type A deficiency for staff member inappropriately handling a child in care. A plan of correction was discussed with facility director and licensee. Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC9224) for all enrolled children and newly enrolled children for up to a year was discussed. On February 13, 2026, all teaching staff received formal training from Department of Social Services Child Care Advocacy analyst. Per director, training was from 12:45pm to 3:00pm. Topics discussed included supervision expectations, ratios, staff communications and children's personal rights. Proof of training was submitted to LPAs. (Continue report on page 2...) (Continued, Page 2...) During today's visit, LPAs observed of 52 children's records reviewed, 47 children's records were complete with signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC9224s). Director stated the missing 5 children's records recently started program and have not completed LIC9224. Per director, documentation with families recently started had discussed LIC9224s, however, forms were not returned. LPAs requested proof forms were provided to families. Director was unable to provide proof forms were provided. Facility is being cited a Type B deficiency for LIC9224s not being provided to all enrolled children's families. LPAs will not clear deficiency issued on January 13, 2026 at this time until all LIC9224s for remainder of children are complete. At approximately 1:00pm, licensee, Navin Chugh, arrived to the facility. Licensee stated some children are also on vacation and have been contacted to complete form. Licensee stated director will continue to follow up with children's families to verify LIC9224s will be complete. LPAs also observed the Honeybees classroom to have 18 preschool children with 2 staff (T1 and TA1). LPAs observed TA1 did not have any Early Childhood Education units. Director stated TA1 has been advised to register for Early Childhood Education units. Director has also provided course information to TA1, however, TA1 has not registered as of this date. Licensee stated a qualified staff had called in sick on this date and the placement of staff was done quickly. Licensee stated fully qualified staff are hired and work at facility. Licensee also stated a fully qualified floater teacher was in the classroom, however, moved classrooms during LPAs' visit. Facility is being cited a Type B deficiency for teacher to child ratio not being met in the Honeybees classroom. During today's visit, facility was cited two Type B deficiencies for incomplete LIC9224s and for teacher to child ratio not being met. A plan of correction was discussed. Refer to 809D page for more information. Appeal rights were provided. Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Navin Chugh.