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CREATIVE SCHOLARS ACADEMY PRESCHOOLLicense 0454079802 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

LPA Mendez interviewed seven staff (S1-S8) on 3/7/22 3/8/22, 3/10/22/, 3/11/22, and 3/29/22. LPA Mendez asked staff if they were changing children’s diapers or pull ups. Four out of eight staff members stated no, regarding staff changing children’s diapers. S1 stated that there was no consistent schedule for diaper changes and there were only 4 scheduled diaper changes throughout the entire day. S2 stated that staff were not changing children’s diapers and did not have a log. S6 stated staff were not changing children’s diapers. S7 stated that staff did not change children’s diapers as needed and throughout the entire day children were changed 4 times a day. LPA Mendez interviewed 19 parents on 3/2/22, 3/7/22 3/14/22, 3/15/22, 3/17/22, 3/24/22,3/28/22 and 3/29/22. LPA Mendez asked parents if staff had been changing children’s diapers. Five out of the 18 parents confirmed that their child does not wear diapers. LPA Mendez asked parents if they had ever received a diaper log from the facility. It was 15 out of 19 parents that confirmed that they do not receive diaper logs. LPA Mendez interviewed seven staff (S1-S8) on 3/7/22, 3/8/22, 3/10/22, 3/11/22, 3/29/22 and 4/12/22. LPA Mendez interviewed staff and asked if the facility was operating out of ratio, 3 out of 8 staff had confirmed that the facility was operating out of ratio. LPA Mendez interviewed 19 parents on 3/2/22, 3/7/22 3/14/22, 3/15/22, 3/17/22, 3/24/22,3/28/222 and 3/29/22. LPA Mendez asked parents if facility was operating out of ratio 13 out of 19 parents had witnessed facility operating out of ratio and staff shortages. LPA Mendez observed that there was an erasable potty chart and that there was no diaper log being sent home to parents whose children wear diapers or pull ups. Based on the evidence obtained, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22), is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Appeal rights were provided and exit interview conducted. The Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days.

Citations

2 citations 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.

  • 101216.3(a)(1)Type B

    Teacher Child Ratio(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.(1) The number of children in attendance shall not exceed licensed capacity. This requirment was not met based on interviews. Facility was operating ouf of ratio.

  • 101223(a)(3)Type B

    PERSONAL RIGHTS

    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, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioningThis requirement was not met by as evidence no copies of diaper logs were avaiilable..

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What happened during the June 8, 2022 inspection of CREATIVE SCHOLARS ACADEMY PRESCHOOL?

This was a other inspection of CREATIVE SCHOLARS ACADEMY PRESCHOOL on June 8, 2022. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to CREATIVE SCHOLARS ACADEMY PRESCHOOL on June 8, 2022?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Teacher Child Ratio(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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