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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERLicense 4830018255 citations on this visit
5 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Melchisedeck Augustin conducted an unannounced Case Management visit and met with Center Director, Erika Ramirez to deliver this report and citations. During the course of a complaint investigation, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Melchisedeck Augustin, obtained evidence showing that due to shortage in staffing, there was a lack of supervision at the facility and staff records were incomplete. From 04/14/21 through 04/28/21, LPA interviewed one parent, four adults, and seven staff. Seven statements provided by adults and staff reported a lack of supervision at the facility. One adult reported witnessing children left without staff supervision in the facility hallway. The statements further described that on several occasions, a teacher sat between two adjoining preschool classrooms to supervise the children in both classes which had a total of 30 children. On 04/19/21 and 05/11/21, LPA reviewed eleven staff records which showed that ten staff did not comply with immunization requirements as required by Health and Safety Code (H&SC) 1596.7995(a)(1), and two staff did not have proof of negative TB as mandated by California Code of Regulations (CCR) 101216(g)(1). Staff records reviewed also 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). Furthermore, the facility did not comply with reporting requirements because CD did not submit her verification of Director’s qualification to the Department within 10 days, as required by CCR 101212(b)(1)(A). Based on interviews and staff records reviewed, there is enough corroborating evidence to show that the facility did not comply with CCR and H&SC. The following violation(s) of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed: see LIC 809D. Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were provided. (Continue to LIC 809-C) Reports citing Type A violations are to be provided to parents/guardians of children currently in enrolled and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. Parents/guardians must sign Form LIC9224 to be kept in each child's file.

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.

  • 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.

  • 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 other inspection of KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER on July 15, 2021. 5 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 4 Type B.

Were any citations issued to KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER on July 15, 2021?

Yes, 5 citations were issued (1 Type A, 4 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 other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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