“Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the majority of staff do not possess a current mandated reporter certificate, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in…”California CCLD inspector, Mar 21, 2024 report. Quoted verbatim.
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Sneed, Nichole
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Knowledge Universe Education LLC
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Aug 31, 2023Complaint investigation · substantiated
2 findings
Standard 101223(a)(3)
Critical
This requirement was not met as evidenced by;
LPA found through interviews, that a child was hurt, when dropped onto their bottom, when being put in a seated position.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Teacher is no longer employed. Training has been completed on 8/21/23 with personal rights, positive child guidance, supervision, chain of command.
Standard 101223(a)(3)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 1, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:343603019:2023-08-31:101223(a)(3):1
Visit source ID
ca:343603019:2023-08-31:report
Standard 101229(a)(1)
Critical
This requirement was not evidenced by:
LPA found through interviews of staff that a child was left unattended while on the changing table. Teacher #1, admitted to leaving a child unattended.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Employee no longer employeed. Training was provided on 8/21/23, which included supervision of children.
Standard 101229(a)(1)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 1, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:343603019:2023-08-31:101229(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:343603019:2023-08-31:report
Aug 7, 2023Complaint investigation · substantiated
3 findings
Standard 101212(d)(1)(c)
Minor
Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. This was not evidenced by: Licensing was not made aware of an absence of supervision involving a child.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director will speak to staff and submit a signed letter to LPA explaining the understanding of what reporting requirements and the time frames in place to report incidents.
Standard 101212(d)(1)(c)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 21, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:343603019:2023-08-07:101212(d)(1)(c):1
Visit source ID
ca:343603019:2023-08-07:other
Standard 101223(a)(3)
Critical
This requirement was not met as evidenced by; LPA finding through interviews that teacher #1, pulled children by the wrists when asking them to do what was requested and would speak to children in a very harsh tone.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director will send teacher to a different Kindercare facility to shadow another preschool teacher to develop skills necessary to work with preschool aged children. This will begin to take place August 8th, 2023. Director will send paperwork to LPA as proof of training.
Standard 101223(a)(3)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 8, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:343603019:2023-08-07:101223(a)(3):1
Visit source ID
ca:343603019:2023-08-07:other
Standard 101229(a)(1)
Critical
LPA found through the admission of staff a child was left unsupervised for a prolonged amount of time, in a classroom, sleeping, while staff and children were outside during recess.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
retrain lead teachers on name to face, provide resources for teachers to read and review. Director to provide signed written letter to LPA as proof of resources given to teachers.
Within a week- additional training will follow.
Standard 101229(a)(1)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 8, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:343603019:2023-08-07:101229(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:343603019:2023-08-07:other
May 3, 2023Other visit
1 finding
Standard 101700.3(b)(1)
Minor
Based on record review, one water outlet tested exceeded the allowed 5.5 ppb, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director has had all water completely turned off at the faucets with lead exceedance. A workorder has been submitted to Kindercare Admin, for replacing/fixing the faucets. Director will retest faucets once work is completed and notify LPA prior to utilizing the faucets.
Standard 101700.3(b)(1)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jun 5, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:343603019:2023-05-03:101700.3(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:343603019:2023-05-03:other
Apr 20, 2023Other visit
1 finding
Standard 101170(e)(3)
Critical
unless, upon request for a transfer, the Department permits the individual to be employed, reside or be present at the facility.
This was not evidenced by LPAs confirming no transfer exemption was provided/approved for a specific teacher
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director will obtain criminal transfer exemption, and the teacher will not return to work until an exemption is obtained. LPA will conduct a follow up visit to confirm the teacher is not present within the facility.
Standard 101170(e)(3)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Apr 21, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:343603019:2023-04-20:101170(e)(3):1
Visit source ID
ca:343603019:2023-04-20:other
Apr 11, 2023Other visit
1 finding
Standard 101216.3(b)(1)
Minor
which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Designated staff, Lucia Vargas, states she will hire fully qualified staff and review schedule to determine fully qualified staff are in assigned classrooms. Lucia Vargas will discuss registering for classes to become fully qualified with staff.
Standard 101216.3(b)(1)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Apr 11, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:343603019:2023-04-11:101216.3(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:343603019:2023-04-11:other
The state lists 3 findings; details for 1 are available.
Mar 14, 2023Complaint investigation · substantiated
Report details unavailable
The state lists 2 findings; details for 0 are available.
Missing or pending details are not evidence of no findings.
Mar 14, 2023Inspection
4 findings
Teacher-Child Ratio
Critical
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 4 aides were supervising 23 preschool children which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Assistant director states staff have core ECE classes & you will collect transcripts to confirm qualifications.
Standard 101216.3(b)(1) · Teacher-Child Ratio
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 15, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:343603019:2023-03-14:101216.3(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:343603019:2023-03-14:other
General Provisions and Definitions
Minor
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that multiple staff did not have proof of immunizations which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Assitant director can email proof of immunziations to LPA L. Habtom via email or LPA L. Habtom can check files on a return visit for staff immunizations.
Standard 1596.7995(a)(1) · General Provisions and Definitions
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Apr 14, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:343603019:2023-04-11:1596.7995(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:343603019:2023-04-11:other
Standard 101216.1(c)(1)A)
Critical
shall include general areas of child growth and development, or human growth and development; child, family and community, or child and family; and program/curriculum. This requirement was not met as evidenced by some missing transcripts & some missing 12 units with core classess which posses an immediate health & safety risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Assistant director will review staff transcripts to determine if staff have the core units and if no will suggest to enroll in classes. Assistant director also hired a fully qualified preschool teacher. Assistant director will review schedules to be sure to place fully qualified staff in classroms wth aides. LPA L. Habtom will confirm with a return visit.
Standard 101216.1(c)(1)A)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 15, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:343603019:2023-03-14:101216.1(c)(1)A):1
Visit source ID
ca:343603019:2023-03-14:other
Buildings and Grounds
Serious
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 1 toilet was broken in the 3s classroom which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
LPA L. Habtom will check to see if toilet has been repaired on a return visit.
Standard 101238(a) · Buildings and Grounds
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Apr 14, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:343603019:2023-04-11:101238(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:343603019:2023-04-11:other
The visit outcome or reported count conflicts with the available finding details. The findings remain visible.
Jan 13, 2023Other visit
1 finding
Standard 101700.3(b)
Minor
whole number, before comparing to the Action Level.
This requirement was not met as evidenced by: 6 faucets that tested for lead over the approved amount of 0.5 ppb which is a potential risk to the health and safety of children.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
The facilty replaced all faucets, covered the kitchen sink faucet and provided water jugs with water spickets for drinking. All faucets in the classrooms are only being used to wash hands. Facility will have all faucets retested and will provide LPA L. Habtom with results.
Standard 101700.3(b)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Feb 13, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:343603019:2023-01-13:101700.3(b):1
Visit source ID
ca:343603019:2023-01-13:other
May 4, 2022Inspection
No findings recorded
Mar 29, 2022Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated
1 finding
Standard 1012299(A)(1)
Critical
This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
LPA L. Habtom observed child (C1) in classroom 4 in the restroom alone and staff sitting at the table assisting other children.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Assistant Lucille stated she will send out a memo to the staff regarding 100% supervision and will speak with the staff one on one. Lucille stated the doors will be left open & will see if she can get half doors for the restroom. LPA Habton gave and discussed the LIC9224 with the assistant director at time of inspection.
Standard 1012299(A)(1)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 31, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:343603019:2022-03-29:1012299(A)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:343603019:2022-03-29:other
Jan 26, 2022Other visit
No findings recorded
Nov 3, 2021Complaint investigation · substantiated
1 finding
Standard 101223(a)(1)
Critical
which stated that Staff #1 forcefully moved Child #1 against their will in a manner that was viewed by witnesses as inappropriate and aggressive. If not corrected, this poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director conducted a staff training on 10.11.21 to discuss personal rights. Director states they will have ongoing trainings to cover similar topics. Staff #1 was suspended immediately after the incident and they do not intend to bring her back. To correct the deficiency, director shall send to LPA a copy of the training agenda and a sign in sheet of which staff attended the training. This shall be done by 11.4.21.
Standard 101223(a)(1)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Nov 4, 2021
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:343603019:2021-11-03:101223(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:343603019:2021-11-03:report
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