Wee Town Learning Center

A second teacher was called and arrived within five minutes bringing the facility back within ratio. Facility representative to submit a plan in writing of how facility will remain in ratio including a copy of staff members' work schedules to the Community Care Licensing Office by the Plan of Correction due date, 04/26/24. Upon arrival to the facility, LPA observed one teacher supervising thirteen (13) children with no other staff members present, operating out of ratio. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. During the outdoor inspection, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) observed that on the concrete near where children were playing, there was an accummulation of bird feces on several different areas. LPA also observed that several pieces of playground equipment had areas where the plastic had cracked, leaving sharp/pointed edges. LPA also observed an area where a wooden panel in the wall was splintered and worn. During the indoor inspection, LPA observed that the carpets/rugs in the toddler room had an accummulation of dirt/lint particles, not appearing to have been vacuumed in some time, with some staining. In addition, the colorful carpet in the main room was starting to roll up on the edges, which could be a tripping hazard.

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. During employee records review, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) observed that the substitute teacher (staff #2) was missing proof of immunizations (Measles/Pertussis/TB) in her file.

Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. During employee records review, Licensing Program Analyst observed that a designated substitute director/teacher was not on file as the current Director was not on the premises nor had any paperwork such as the LIC 308 been submitted to the Department with the name of the substitute director or person designated to act on behalf of the Director in her absence.

Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. During children's records review, Licensing Program Analyst did not observe proof that the facility representative had provided parents with a copy of the licensing report dated 09/05/23, which showed a Type A violation nor was a signed LIC 9224 found in all of the children's files reviewed.

(a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. Director will review ages of children enrolled and verify that no children under 2 are being cared for at facility. Facility understands that they cannot accept any children under 2 years old. Supporting documentation to be submitted by the Plan of Correction due date, 09/08/23. This requirement was not met as evidenced through review of facility records and interviews with staff. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care. 8

(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). 1 Facility agrees to undergo a training regarding care and supervision requirements. Training agenda and staff attendance will need to be submitted to the Department by the Plan of Corection Due date, 10/06/23. Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced through interviews with staff and parents. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care. 8

Daycare child was left unsupervised while in care