Emc2 Kids Academy

LPA observed a fenced playground in the parking lot and children from the Preschool playing and Director stated that she is using the indoor playground as an activity room. Director did not notify the Department of the changes made to the Facility prior to useage. 8 children will use as a playground until the Outdoor playground has been approved. Director was informed that the Preschool children are not allowed to play in the outdoor playground until it has been approved by the Department.

S2 and S3 have expired Mandated Reporter Training, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Director's Mandated Reporter Training expired on 8/2/2023, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Director accepted C1, who is younger than two years of age began Preschool on 5/6/2024, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

101161(a): A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement was not met by: 1 The Director stated that she will submit a plan to ensure that she operates in accordance with the terms specified in the plan of operation at all times. Director stated that the C1 last day at the preschool was on 4/25/2023. Through interview and record review, On 4/18/23, the Director enrolled C1(DOB 10/23) who is younger than two years of age. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to children in care. According to AB 633, parents must be provided with this report which contains this Type A deficiency for the next 12 months & copy of the signed acknowledgment form must be kept in each child's file.

101126(a)(2):In the case of less serious injuries including, but not limited to...bites from other children requiring assessment and/or administration of first aid by staff, the licensee shall document the injury in the child's record and notify the child's authorized representative Director stated that she will submit a plan to CCL that will ensure that parents/ authorized representative are notified if child(ren) sustain an injury upon pick up by the POC date. of the nature of the injury when the child is picked up from the center. This requirement was not met as evidence by: On 4/19/2023, staff did not inform the parent of C1 upon pick up, that C1 sustained an minor injury at day care, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to C1. 8

Based on interview and record review, the Child Care Center does not have a qualified Director present.which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Blanca Hernandez stated that she is in the process of obtaining supporting documentation to hire as the new Director.