Magnolia Preschool & Kindergarten · Infant Center, Corona

101438.3 Indoor Activity Space for Infants (a) Indoor activity space for infants shall be physically separate from space used by children in the child care center and school-age child care center components. 1 violated the two regulations stated on the LIC 809. The Licensee understands all children must remain in the classrooms assigned to the licensee and according to their age. Licensee also understands all children must be provided safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations. The License was not Based on the record review and interview, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses an immediate Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the investigation, the Department received a sufficent amount of evidence to determine the facility has 8 present during the inspection, however, the LPA discussed the complaint and citation via telephone. The Licensee provided possible long term resolutions but was unable to any immediate resolutions. Licensee agrees to submit an immediate, permanent long term plan of correction within 24 hours.

Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that S1 and S2 were providing care for a total of six infants. S1 is not a fully qualified infant teacher due to only having nine completed units. Additionally, S2 did not have any transcripts/units on file which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that S2's mandated reporter training expired on 10/10/2025 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that sleep logs for C1-C6 had set times such as 11:00AM, 11:15AM, 11:30AM, etc., which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

(d) When the director of an infant care center or the director of a combination center is temporarily away from the center, the director has the authority to delegate his/her responsibilities as specified below: (3) If the absence is more that 30 days consecutive calendar days, the substitute director shall 1 Administration & Management class that was supposed to be taken in August or November. The Department was never notified of any changes or a new Director and the Interim Director does not qualify. Interim Director will forward report to Licensee. meet the qualifications of a director. Based on the interview, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. It was disclosed S1 did not complete the Preschool 8 Licensee must submit a statement of understanding and a plan that will keep the facility in compliance. The statement is due on or by close of business 12-30-2024. $250 Civil Penalty assessed

(d) When the director of an infant care center or the director of a combination center is temporarily away from the center, the director has the authority to delegate his/her responsibilities as specified below: (3) If the absence is more that 30 days consecutive calendar days, the substitute director shall 1 Administration & Management class that was supposed to be taken from 8/31/24-9-1-2024. The Department was never notified of any changes or a new Director and the Interim Director does not qualify. Area Coordinator will forward report to Licensee. meet the qualifications of a director. Based on the interview, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. It was disclosed S1 did not complete the Preschool 8 Licensee must submit a statement of understanding and a plan that will keep the facility in compliance. The statement is due on or by close of business 11-5-2024. $250 Civil Penalty assessed

(c) To be a fully qualified infant care teacher, a teacher shall have the following: (1) Completion, with passing grades, of 12 postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood or child development education at an accredited or approved college or university. 1 poses an immediate Safety risk to the children in care. During the facility tour LPA observed S1 providing Supervision and Care to nine infants with an Aide. After file review it was determined that S1 is not a fully qualified teacher per Title 22 regulations. (A) At least three of the units required in (c)(1) above shall be related to the care of infants or shall contain instruction specific to infants. Based on the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which 8 Licensee understands all teachers must meet the Teacher Qualifications prior to being employed as a Teacher. Licensee understands S1 does not meet the qualifications. Licensee shall submit a letter of understanding and a plan to remain in compliance by COB 7-31-24.

(d) When the director of an infant care center or the director of a combination center is temporarily away from the center, the director has the authority to delegate his/her responsibilities as specified below: (3) If the absence is more that 30 days consecutive calendar days, the substitute director shall 1 stated she has been in training to be Director for a month. On May 28, 2024 the facility was cited due to not having a Director. As of today, the Department has not been notified of having a Director and based on file review the Interim Director does not qualify. meet the qualifications of a director. Based on the observation and interview, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. Upon arrival the LPA was greets by S1 who 8 Area Coordinator will forward report to Licensee. Licensee must submit a statement of understanding and a plan that will keep the facility in compliance. The statement is due on or by close of business 8-15-2024. $250 Civil Penalty assessed

The licensee shall notify the Department in writing of his/her intent prior to making any structural changes that reduce the total amount of indoor or outdoor activity space. Such structural changes shall include, but not be limited to, room additions. The facility did not notify the Department of plans to change or modify the outdoor space. Additionally, the infants do not have any other areas to utilize for play and there is not a waiver on file to share playgrounds with any other program. Based on the observation, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. Upon arrival to the facility LPA observed three male staff demoing the infant playground. 8 The Area Coordinator and Licensee understands that all changes or modifications made at the facility must be reported to the Department prior to the construction starting. An Unusual Incident Report due on or by 8-1-24.

Based on the observation and interview, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses an immediate safety risk to the children in care. During facility tour LPA observed 14 infants with one teacher and three aides. During interviews it was disclosed that staff have been out of >>>> 8 facility will remian in compliance. The statement is due on or by close of business 5/29/24.

Based on the interview, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses an immediate risk to the safety risk to the children in care. During interviews it was disclosed that on several occasions babies bottles are propped up while other tasks are being completed.

Based on the interviews, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which an immediate safety risk to the children in care. During interviews 8 Area Coordinator understands babies shall be placed in their crib. Area Coordinator will forward report to Licensee. Licensee must submit a statement of understanding and a plan that will keep the facility in compliance. The statement is due on or by close of business 5/29/24.

Based on the interview and record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential safety risk to the children in care. During interviews it was disclosed that the facility does not have a 8 Area Coordinator understands a facility must have a full time Director on site. Area Coordinator will forward report to Licensee. Licensee must submit a statement of understanding and a plan that will keep the facility in compliance. The statement is due on or by close of business 6/15/2024.

Based on the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During record review LPA reviewed an Emergency Drill Log dated 2022-2023. The last documented fire drill was conducted 6/23.

Based on the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the file review LPA was unable to review immunizations for S2 and TB for S5.

Based on the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the file review LPA observed expired Mandated Reporter certificates for S1, S2, S4.

Based on the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the review of children’s file LPA reviewed Infant Needs and Service Plans that were expired for C2, C3, C4 and C5.

Based on the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the review of children’s file LPA was unable to review immunization records for C5.