Follow-up on corrections·August 2, 2023

On 08/02/2023 at 4:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Watts conducted a Case Management Inspection at Kensington L'Academy Language Immersion Preschool. LPA met with owner ZhenZhen Li and explained the purpose of today's visit. Present during inspection were 37 preschool aged children with 6 staff (3 teachers and 3 teacher's aide) between 3 classrooms. Owner stated 41 children are currently enrolled. All staff present had Criminal Record Clearance. Upon inspection of the facility, LPA observed two staff were supervising 13 preschool . During record review and interviews, it was discovered that there were 2 teacher's aide supervising and caring for children. Staff interviews disclosed that 1 teacher's aide was providing a break to the Fully Qualified staff when LPA entered and inspected the facility. Also, during file review, it was discovered opening staff currently do not possess an up to date ESMA First Aid/CPR certificate. LPA informed and reminder that owner the importance and requirement for one staff member that opens the facility to have a current ESMA approved First Aid/CPR certificate. LPA asked owner on multiple occasions the whereabouts of the Area Manager who is currently Interim Director and owner gave multiple statements as to where the Area Manager location. Interviews disclosed that Area Manager was at another location. When interviewed, staff could not determine which staff was in charge. When LPA asked who was in charge, Owner was unable to identify any staff who were in charge. These are violations of California Code of Regulations, Title 22. LPA Christina Watts informed Owner, ZhenZhen Li that this report dated 08/02/23 with 1 Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Furthermore, LPA Watts informed the Owner to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 08/02/23 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. *SEE LIC 809-D FOR DEFICIENCIES* Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the owner, ZhenZhen Li. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days.