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Inspection visit

Follow-up

PUSD - STEAM PRESCHOOLLicense 0134220591 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On May 18, 2023 at approximately 11:25 am, LPA Lorraine Dacanay Breaux arrived unannounced for a Case Management Inspection at PUSD STEAM Preschool for an Unusual Incident reported on April 17, 2023. LPA Dacanay Breaux meet with Director, Blanca Neumann and explained the purpose of the inspection. Present for today's inspection was twenty-one (21) pre-school children and five (5) staff. The purpose of the visit was to follow up on an unusual incident filed on April 17, 2023. The incident occurred on April 17, 2023 at approximately 10:40am involving a child 4 years of age that was found alone in classroom 2 for approximately four (4) minutes. Director notified Community Care Licensing, family and submitted Unusual Incident report on April 17, 2023. LPA Dacanay Breaux conducted interview with the director, the teacher that left a child in the classroom resigned from PUSD around May 4, 2023. LPA Dacanay Breaux inspected the premises, rooms and outdoor space, observed classrooms, reviewed and obtained relevant records and documents. LPA inspected the premises, rooms and outdoor space, observed staff and children interactions, interviewed staff and children; reviewed and obtained relevant records and documents. Deficiency was cited during today's inspection (see 809-D). This report was reviewed and discussed with Director Blanca Naumann, who signed it acknowledging receipt of documents. Facility will provide LIC9224 to every current family and any new families for next 12 months. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 CONSECUTIVE DAYS. Appeal Rights provided and exit interview with Director, Blanca Naumann.

Citations

1 citation recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION

    Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, Section 101229(a)(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. Supervision shall include visual supervision.This regulation is not met as evidenced by: The facility did not ensure proper supervision resulting in a child being left alone in a classroom for approximately four (4) minutes, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 18, 2023 inspection of PUSD - STEAM PRESCHOOL?

This was an other inspection of PUSD - STEAM PRESCHOOL on May 18, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to PUSD - STEAM PRESCHOOL on May 18, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, Section 101229(a)(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher ..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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