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KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER, #1039License 0734013221 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 07/22/2022 at 12:00 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Christina Watts and Monica Mathur conducted a Case Management inspection at Kindercare Learning Center #1039. LPAs met with Assistant Director Michelle Gearheart and Selene Acosta, and Director Lisa Sauter. During today's inspection, they were 43 children in care and 68 children enrolled in the preschool. During classroom observation in the Discovery Preschool room, LPAs observed 18 children and 1 fully qualified teacher and 1 aide who has no ECE units. California Code of Regulation requires an Aide to have at least 2 semester ECE units and currently enrolled towards 6 units in order to supervise 18 children with a fully qualified teacher. If this requirement is not met, facility needs to have no more than 15 children in the room. Deficiency was cited on 809D page. Facility came into compliance when another qualified staff stepped into the room during inspection. Citation was cleared during inspection and Letter of Clearance provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Lisa Sauter. 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.

  • 101216.3(b)(1)Type B

    101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio (b)The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance.(1)...1 aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d). This requirement was not met as evidenced by: observed 18 children with 1 fully qualified teacher and 1 aide with no ECE units.This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 22, 2022 inspection of KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER, #1039?

This was a other inspection of KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER, #1039 on July 22, 2022. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER, #1039 on July 22, 2022?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio (b)The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide ..."

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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