Happy World Preschool · 2641 Green River Rd, #334846105, Corona
Happy World Preschool was a licensed child care center in Corona, CA, licensed for up to 34 children. Its license closed around March 2023. Since February 2021, the state inspected it 1 time and investigated 9 complaints, 6 substantiated, and issued 60 citations, 25 of them Type A. Its inspection history is kept here for reference.
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LPA and LPM’s observation of 14 children 1 Owner must immediately cease operation. Mr. Farooqui understands that civil penalties will continue to accrue until all operation ceases and that continuing to provide child care without a license may result in additional civil penalties, and/or criminal action being taken against Mr. Farooqui. at the facility, documentation obtained, and witness statements. The provision of child care without a license poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in care.
LPA and LPM’s observation of # children 1 Owner must immediately cease operation as of 7/3/24. Mr. Farooqui understands that civil penalties will continue to accrue until all operation ceases and that continuing to provide child care without a license may result in administrative action. at the facility, documentation obtained proving enrollment after notification to close, and statements from witnesses. The provision of child care without a license poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in care.
Based on LPAs obervations and owner admitting culpability the child care is still operating without a license. This is an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care.
Facility Director will submit a written statement of understanding of HSC 1596.8595 (c) by
(a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. Facility representative understands the importance of this regulation and will submit a written statement of understanding there is to be no commingling between the two facility programs. Facility representative will have all staff members sign this plan in agreement to adhere to the terms and age limits of daycare license. Licensee will submit this written plan to LPA by
101215.1(b) Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties (b) All child care centers shall have a director. Facility representative agrees to submit either proof of at least two years of teaching experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. And a written statement of a plan to correct the deficiency and come into compliance with Title 22 regulations. Based on LPAs observations and interview, facility representative who is currently the acting facility director has been previously identified as a unqualified director by the department. As of this date, the facility has not admitted proof of director qualifications 8
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 1 out of 3 staff do not have their immunizations on file. There was no proof of measles (MMR), pertussis (Tdap) and/or flu shot on file. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. 1 Staff agree to get their immunizations for measles (MMR), pertussis (Tdap), and flu shot, or declination of flu shot no later than
Based on LPAs interviews and records review, water was not readily available to the children in care. This is a potencial risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
Based on the interviews, Ms. Farooqui had in fact been present at the facility well after the exclusion dates.The facility staff did not comply with the Title 22 regulation. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety and personal rights of children in care.
Based on file review it was discovered that 3 out of the 8 files did not have the required amount of LIC 9224’s present. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety and personal rights of children in care.
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Based on LPAs observation a facility staff member present and providing care did not have proper criminal records clearance or association to facility. This is an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care. 8 Licensee will write a statement of understanding regarding this regulation that all staff members must have criminal records clearance prior to providing care at the facility. Licensee will provide paperwork prior to stated POC date of 9/12/2023.
Based on LPA interview Facility’s Director is no longer employed at the facility. The Licensee has designated another staff as the Acting Facility Director. Licensee failed to notify Licensing within 10 days, which poses a potential health safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
Based on LPAs observations and interview, While taking Census of children present in the 2's program, "Green Room", LPAs observed a school age child present. LPAs identified the child's age to exceed the terms of the Facility's preschool License. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. 8 this correction is set on 04/21/2023. Licensee can email LPA at: justin.giese@dss.ca.gov
Based on LPA's observations, At 10:05am LPA's observed Facility's required postings and noted PUB393, Child Care Center Notification of Parents' Rights Poster, was not present. This poses a potential health/safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on LPA's observation and records reviewed. LPAs observed one children's file reviewed to contain the information for two separate children. This poses a potential health/safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. 8 Licensee will send completed document to LPA on or before the stated
Based on the interviews, the Licensee did not meet the Exclusions regulation which poses an immediate Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During interviews is was disclosed that the Licensee is allowing an excluded person to be present at the facility during operation hours.
1596.99(c)(2) which poses an immediate Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the inpsection LPAs discussed the POC's with licensee. 1 The fire inspection report stated all violations must be corrected with 30 days from the date of the report (02/09/23). $1000 Civil Penalty assessed for repeat violation
Based on (observation), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. During the facility tour LPAs observed spray paint, bug spray, cleaning supplies, mop bucket, cleaning cart, ladder, paint cans that were accessible to the children in care.
Based on review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. During the file review LPAs were unable to review a mandated reporter certificate for s1
Based on review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. During the file review LPAs were unable to review a physicians report for c3
Based on review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. During the file review LPAs were unable to review immunizations for c3.
Based on review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. During the facility tour LPA reviewed a sign in and sign out sheet with authorized representative initials.
Based on (observation) , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. During the facility tour LPAs observed a snack menu with only one of the four food groups. Licensee stated there are no other menus available for review that include snacks from two food groups.
Based on (observation), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. During the facility tour LPAs turned the water on for a few minutes and felt the water was cold. Licensee stated he did not know why the water was only running cold.
Based on (observation), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. During the facility tour LPAs observed a refrigerator that did not have a sufficient amount of food for the children in care.
Based on the record review, the Licensee did not meet Child Care Center Directors Qualifications which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the record review LPAs conducted an employment verification which revealed S1 did not work as a Teacher for the amount of time stated on the LIC 501.
Based on the record review, the Licensee did not meet False Claims regulation which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the inspection it was disclosed via employment verification conducted by LPAs that S1 did not work at facility #1 or facility #4 for the duration of time stated on the LIC 501.
Based on the facility tour the LPAs observed cut up pool noodles taped to the floor to create a wavy pathway down the middle of the facility hallway. The Licensee did not meet the Building and Grounds regulation which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care.
Based on the interview and record review, the Licensee did not meet Admission 1 Licensee agrees to provide Accident Reports to parents/legal guardians for all minor or major incidents and the Licensee will keep a copy on file available for Licensing’s review. Licensee also agrees to submit a written statement stating how they will ensure the facility remains in substantial compliance. Agreement regulation which poses an potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the inspection the Licensee was unable to provide CCL a copy of the Accident Report for the incident in question. Interviews revelaled staff are unsure if the Authorized Representatives received an Accident Report or not.
Licensee agrees to update the Admission Agreement to include a biting policy. The Licensee also agrees to provide training to staff on how to redirect, recognize and intervene when children have challenging behaviors. A sign in sheet for the training shall be provided to the Department on or by
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion..or other actions of a punitive nature... 1 Licensee witll complete an in-service training on personal rights will all staff. A copy of the sign-in sheet, the agenda/topic of discussion to include the date and time, will be submitted to CCL by the
Based on observation when LPAs arrived there were 10 children in the 4 yr old classroom with S1 who is not a teacher as S1 is not enrolled to onbtain the remaining required units. This is an immediate risk to Health, Safety & Personal Rights to the children in care.
Licensee agrees to submit a written plan to the Deaprtment which states how he will ensure there is appropriate staffing and supervision while the children are in care by the
Based on observation when the LPAs were conducting the inspection they observed 17 children under the supervision of one fully qualified teacher and one aide. This is an immediate risk to Health, Safety & Personal Rights to the children in care.
During the inspection the Licensee stated he will submit the required documentation for the Director by the
(1)Equipment shall be maintained in a safe condition... This requirement was not met as: During physical inspection of the playground, LPAs observed a teeter totter on the playground broken and missing parts, upon closer inspection of the item, middle bar was loose and can be easily pulled from the ground and cause an accident to the children in care. 1 Licensee removed the teeter totter during inspection. This is an immediate risk to Health, Safety & Personal Rights to the children in care.
Based on interviews and observation Licensee opens the facility with an aide and assists with breaks. LPAs observed S1 providing Care and Supervision to six children and S1 is not a qualified teacher. This poses an immediate Health, Safety or Personal rights risk to the children in care.
Based on the Licensee's own admission he provides care and supervision 1 Licensee agrees to submit a written agrement stating he understands he and the Aide cannot provide care and supervision to the children in care. for daycare children in the absence of a qualified staff and he also provides Care and Supervision during staff breaks. LPAs observed an Aide providing Care and Supervision to six or more children during the entire inspection. This poses an immediate Health, Safety or Personal rights risk to the children in care.
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. 1 Licensee agrees to contact R&R and to obtain training videos on www.ccld.ca.gov for staff regarding Personal Rights and to provide CCL with sign in sheet/ agenda of topic and date and time of training. Please contact CCL by 06/3/22 to provide training date. This requirement was not met as: Per licensee and staff own admission and video surveillance obtained during inspection. Facility Director yelled to licensee, staff and children in the presence of parents. Per staff at the facility, children were scare and cried and they have to be escorted to another classroom to get away from the situation. Director is no longer employee at the center. This is a potential risk to Health, Safety & Personal Rights to the children in care.
(a)(1)In addition to other required training, at least one director or teacher at each day care center...shall have at least 15 hours of health and safety training, and if applicable, at least one additional hour of training pursuant to clause (ii) of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (2). Licensee agreed to have a qualified staff by 06/15/2022 and submit proof to CCL. This requirement was not met as: Facility records revealed that there is not one staff member at the facility who has at least 15 hours of Health and Safety training and Lead Poisoning. This is a potential risk to Health, Safety & Personal Rights to the children in care.
the 1 Licensee agrees to submit a new plan which includes overlapping lunch breaks to assure they overlap with out going and incoming staff. Also, the plan will address staffing and supervision. Sign in sheet and agenda to be submitted to the Riverside Child Care Regional Office by 5/27/2022. the information obtained that a staff walked out of a classroom, while the children were napping, leaving them alone, in order to open the entrance door of the facility, for another staff returning from lunch. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to the children in care.
Based on the record review the facility failed to ensure the sign-in and sign-out sheets are waccurately completed which poses a potential health risk to those in care at the facility. 8 Director will submit the immunization records to the LPA
Based on the review of the children's files, C1 and C5 were missing immunization records.
Based on the file review for the child, C1, the admissions agreement was incomplete.
Director will ensure the LIC 701 is completed for the children: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5 and C6. Proof will be submitted to LPA by the POC date.. Based ib the review of the children's files, C1, C2,C3, C4, C5 and C6, were missing the LIC 701.
Based on the review of the childre's file, LIC 702 was missing from C1 and C6 files.
Each authorized representative shall be asked to sign and date the acknowledgement-of-receipt statement at the bottom of the LIC 613A (9/96). This documentation shall be kept in the child's file. This requirement not met by: 1 Director will ensure LIC 613A is completed for C1, C4 and C6. Proof will be submitted to the LPA by POC date. Based on the review of the children's files, C1, C4 and C6 were missing LIC 613A. 8
Based on the review of the children's files, C1 and C3 were missing the LIC 9224 for the Type A citations dated 02/24/2022 and 03/11/2022.
Based on the review of staff's file, the mandated reporter training certification expired on 02/12/2020.
Based on the review of the staff's file, S1, does not have record of MMR immunization.
The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. 1 Director will ensure staff, S1, completes LIC 9052 and LIC 501. Proof will be submitted to the LPA by the POC date. Based on the review of the staff's file, S1 is missing forms LIC 9052 and LIC 501. 8
Based on the observation, the Licensee did not meet Health and Safety Code 1596.99(c)(2) which poses an immediate Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the inpsection LPAs and CFD observed a locked front door. CFD has made the Licensee aware that the doors cannot be locked on four previous reports.
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs... This requirement was not met as evidence by: 1 Director agrees to submit a proof of completion certificate for S1 on or by
Director agrees to submit proof of MMR vaccination to the DEpartment for S1 on or by the
Based on the record review, the Licensee did not meet Personnel Requirements which poses an immediate Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the inspection a timesheet was reviewed for S1 which showed S1 has worked at least five days. S1 is not associated to the facility. 8 Under Appeal
Licensee stated there were no transcripts available for review during inspection. Licensee agrees to obtain tanscripts and all required documents for S1. Licensee understands S1 cannot supervise children without a Lead Teacher present Licensee agrees to submit a written satement stating he understands this regulation. The Licensee did not meet Teacher Qualifications and Duties which poses an immediate Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the inspection LPA and LPM observed S1 acting as a Lead Teacher for the two year olds during the inspection. Cont>>>
Based on the observation, the Licensee did not meet Health and Safety Code 1596.99(c)(2) which poses an immediate Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the inpsection LPA, LPM and CFD observed a locked front door. CFD has made the Licensee aware that the doors cannot be locked on three previous reports.
Based on the observation, the Licensee did not meet Outdoor Activity Space which poses an immediate Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the inspection LPA, LPM observed a climbing dome that wobbled and was not leveled. The climbing dome did not have any cushioning material under or around it.
Based on the observation, the Licensee did not meet Admission Agreement regulation which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the inspection LPA, LPM observed a children eating lunch provided by the facility and a Lunch Request Form. LPA observed a menu posted stating the facility does not
Based on the observation, the Licensee did not meet Outdoor Activity Space which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the inspection LPA, LPM observed a shade structure that does not provide sufficient shade throughout the day.
Complaint investigations
Unlicensed Care
Facility not following reporting requirements
Staff did not meet children’s needs
Qualificiation: Excluded adult present
Reporting Requirements: Failure to provide licensing forms
Qualifications
Physical Plant
Lack of Supervision – Staff left napping children unattended
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