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BUCKNER, VERNETTALicense 0734045661 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 04/09/25 at 1:35 pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mario Caro conducted a Complaint Investigation and delivered findings. LPA met with Licensee Vernetta Buckner, and explained the purpose of today's inspection. Present during the visit were licensee, 1 fingerprint cleared adult, and 2 pre schoolers and 1 school age child in care. During the course of the investigation LPA toured the facility, obtained copies of relevant documents and conducted interviews with staff, children, and parents An allegation was made that Licensee Licensee hits them on their hands, their legs and their "behinds" with an open hand. Interviews indicated the older children do get popped for mis behaving. Based on the interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard2 (a)(1) has been met. Therefore, the allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulation , Title 22, 102423(a)(1) Division 12 is being cited on 9099-D page. See LIC9099-D for one Type B citation. Exit interview was conducted with Licensee Vernetta Buckner. Appeal rights and report were provided. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED, AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 CONSECTIVE 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.

  • 102423(a)(1)Type B

    PERSONAL RIGHTS

    Personal Rights:(a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative. (1) To be treated with dignity in his/her personal relationship with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Interviews indicated the older children get popped on their behinds for mis behaving which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.

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What happened during the April 9, 2025 inspection of BUCKNER, VERNETTA?

This was a complaint inspection of BUCKNER, VERNETTA on April 9, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to BUCKNER, VERNETTA on April 9, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Personal Rights:(a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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