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Inspection visit

complaint

KENSINGTON L'ACADEMY LANGUAGE IMMERSION PRESCHOOLLicense 0734089041 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 09/01/2023 at 1:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Watts conducted an Unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at Kensington L'Academy Language Immersion Preschool. LPA met with Director, Eva Poon and explained purpose of investigation. During today's inspection, there was 28 preschool children in care with 6 staff. Director stated they are 37 children enrolled. Finding for the above allegation was delivered during the inspection. Complainant alleges that child sustained multiple insect bites due to vermin at facility. During the course of the investigation, LPA inspected the facility, reviewed records and conducted interviews. It was determined that C1 did sustain multiple insect bites due to the condition of the sandbox in the facility. Based on the interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. Therefore, the allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 is being cited on 9099-D page. Exit interview was conducted with Director, Eva Poon. Appeal rights were provided. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 CONSECTIVE DAYS.

Citations

3 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.

  • 101238(a)Type B

    BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

    101238 Building & Grounds (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observed fungal growth inside plastic wall of the boat sandbox. The plastic tarp under soft mulch was exposed in several areas, posing a tripping hazard. This poses a potential risk to health/safety of children in care.This is a repeat violation within 12 months. Civil penalty of $250 assessed.

  • RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION

    101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: C1 was left outside unattended and without visual supervision, alone for approximately 5-7 minutes. Another staff entering playground saw C1 and brought them back and informed Director. Child's room teachers were unaware they were missing a child. This posed an immediate risk to health & safety of child in care. $500 civil penalty assessed.

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Facility failed to upkeep the sandbox which resulted in C1 receiving mulitple vermin bites on their body which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the September 1, 2023 inspection of KENSINGTON L'ACADEMY LANGUAGE IMMERSION PRESCHOOL?

This was a complaint inspection of KENSINGTON L'ACADEMY LANGUAGE IMMERSION PRESCHOOL on September 1, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to KENSINGTON L'ACADEMY LANGUAGE IMMERSION PRESCHOOL on September 1, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "101238 Building & Grounds (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to en..."

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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