Inspection visit
complaint
Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
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.
- 101216.2(d)(1)Type A
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: Completion of six postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the Aide in the Pre-K class did not meet the Teacher Aide qualifications of Title 22 regulations, 101216.2 which allows 18 children to be in care with a fully qualified Teacher and a Teacher’s Aide. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care.
- 101216.3(b)(1)Type A
A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c)) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d).This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on multiple statements that corroborated that the Pre-K and other classrooms operating out of ratio on multiple occasions for several weeks. This posed a posed an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care.
- 101212(b)(1)(A)Type B
Whenever a change in child care center director is reported, in addition to his/her name, the report shall include the following: Verification of the completion of the course work required in Section 101215.1(h). A photocopy of a college transcript, or a photocopy of a Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or a Child Development program Director Permit, shall meet this requirement.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: based on CD not submitting her verification of Director’s qualification to the Department within 10 days, as required by CCR 101212(b)(1)(A). This posed a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
- 101216(g)(1).Type B
Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: based on staff records reviewed which reveald that two staff did not have proof of negative TB as mandated by California Code of Regulations (CCR) 101216(g)(1). This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
- 101229(a)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on statements provided by adults and staff which reported a lack of supervision at the facility. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on eleven staff records reviewed which showed that ten staff did not comply with immunization requirements as required by Health and Safety Code (H&SC) 1596.7995(a)(1). This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on staff records reviewed which revealed five out of eleven staff records were missing the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate as required by H&SC 1596.8662(b)(1).
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the July 15, 2021 inspection of KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER?
This was a complaint inspection of KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER on July 15, 2021. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).
Were any citations issued to KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER on July 15, 2021?
Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "An aide assisting a fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c)) in the supervision of up to 18 prescho..."
What type of inspection was this?
This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.
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