Inland Vineyard Preschool

Based on observation, record review, interview and by admission of the licensee, on 08/26/2025 a subject staff left a subject child unsupervised in a classroom for 2-3 minutes, which is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. 8 In addition the licensee agrees to submit proof of corrections to the department by fax, mail or e-mail.

Based on review of records, the licensee did not ensure authorized representatives of a subject child sign a child in and out of the center during drop off and pick up which is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

(b) Prior to employment, a teacher shall meet the requirements of (b)(1) or (b)(2) below: (1) A teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least six postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units of the education requirement specified in (c)(1) below, or shall have obtained a Child Development Assistance Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. (A) After employment, a teacher hired under (b) above shall complete, with passing grades, at least two units each semester or quarter until the education requirement specified in (c)(1) below is met. Deficient Practice Statement Based on the record review and observation, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses an immediate safety risk to the children in care. During the facility tour LPA observed S7 providing Supervision & Care to children in care as a Lead Teacher. During file review the LPA was unable to review transcripts with required courses for S7. S7 is not currently enrolled in any courses.

Cited in error

Based on the observation, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential health risk to the children in care. During the facility tour the LPA observed a black trashcan located on the playground that was not leak proof or rodent proof.

Based on the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential safety risk to the children in care. During the staff record review the LPA was unable to review a Mandated Reporter for S4.

Based on the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential health risk to the children in care. During the staff record review the LPA was unable to review current immunization records for S2, S3, S8 and S9.

Based on the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential health risk to the children in care. During the staff record review the LPA was unable to review an LIC 503 for S8.

Based on the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential personal rights risk to the children in care. During the staff record review the LPA was unable to review an LIC 501 for S8.

(e) In centers where the licensee chooses to handle medications: (6) When no longer needed by the child, or when the child withdraws from the center, all medications shall be returned to the child's authorized representative or disposed of after an attempt to reach the authorized representative. Deficient Practice Statement Based on the observation, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential health risk to the children in care. During review of medication the LPA observed several expired medications for children who were no longer enrolled.

Based on record review the director did not comply with the section cited above in [1] out of [5) File Review Director [S1] which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on the interviews conducted with staff and documents reviewed, the facility made changes to the original admission agreement and authorized representatives were not notified or given the amended admission agreement to date/sign. This 8 Director re-implemented the afternoon snack on the day the 10 day was initiated, effective July 1, 2023. Director understands any modifications made to the original admission agreement must be dated and signed for. Director agrees to submit a written statement of understanding of the regulation.

Based on the interviews conducted and documents reviewed, the facility did not serve afternoon snack to some of the children enrolled. This a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care.

(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility:(2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170 (f). 1 have a Criminial Record Clearance associated to the facility. Director stated an email was sent to the Department requesting association, however, the email was unable to be located by the Director. This requirement was not evidenced by: Based on record review, the Licensee did not meet Criminal Record Clearance which poses an immediate Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the inspection LPAs observed S1 providing Supervision & Care and did not 8 Director agrees to send required documents to the Department to have S1 associated and understands S1 cannot work until S1 is associated. Civil Penalty assessed. $100 per day for 5 days.

Staff do not ensure that children are adequately fed while in care

Staff changed agreed upon services without notifying the child's authorized representative