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Inspection visit

Incident investigation

YWCA OF CONTRA COSTA - FREEDOM CHILD CARE CENTERLicense 0734012601 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 11/12/2025 at 10:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Watts conducted an Case Management Inspection at YWCA of Contra Costa - Freedom Child Care. Facility is located on the campus of Freedom High School. LPA met with Site Supervisor, Jessica Lino and explained the purpose of today's inspection. During today's inspection, there were 27 preschool children with 7 staff in 2 classrooms. Director stated there are 31 preschool children enrolled. LPA is following up on an self reported Unusual Incident Report submitted to licensing on 10/09/2025. LPA toured the facility, observed classrooms, conducted interviews and obtained relevant documents. Video footage shown on 10/07/2025 during nap time, S1 had flicked C1 on the top of their head. Staff interview stated C1 was being patted on the back by S1 to help them go to sleep. Staff interviewed stated they heard C1 cry. California code of regulation Title 22 stated staff are to treat children with dignity and respect. The facility is out of compliance with California code of Regulation, Title 22. LPA Christina Watts informed Site Supervisor, Jessica Lino that this report dated 11/12/2025 documents a Type B citation. Type B citation(s) are a potential risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. *SEE LIC 809-D FOR DEFICIENCIES* Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Supervisor, Jessica Lino. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days.

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.

  • 101223(a)(1)Type B

    PERSONAL RIGHTS

    101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when S1 flicked C1 on the top of the head which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

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What happened during the November 12, 2025 inspection of YWCA OF CONTRA COSTA - FREEDOM CHILD CARE CENTER?

This was an other inspection of YWCA OF CONTRA COSTA - FREEDOM CHILD CARE CENTER on November 12, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to YWCA OF CONTRA COSTA - FREEDOM CHILD CARE CENTER on November 12, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To b..."

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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