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Inspection visit

complaint

CATALYST KIDS - SOUTH LAKE TAHOELicense 0903063701 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Soleil Marx met with Director, Baljit Kaur, for the purpose of delivering findings to a complaint investigation alleging that staff wrongfully suspended or expelled child from care (AB 2806). The purpose of today's inspection was explained. Throughout the course of the investigation, LPA made observations, conducted interviews, and reveiwed records. It was determined that the facility was not abiding by the admission agreement regarding the sub section of handbook titled serious and persistent behavior procedures as set by Title 5 AB2806. Interview and record review revealed the facility was utilizing exclusionary discipine practices without following the agreed upon procedures and documentation within the admission agreement prior to suspension. Based upon evidence obtained through record review and interview, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. One Type B deficiency is being cited on the 9099-d page. Appeal Rights provided. Report was reviewed with Director. Exit interview conducted. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 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.

  • 101219(f)Type B

    ADMISSION AGREEMENTS

    101219 Admission Agreements(f) The licensee shall comply with all terms and conditions set forth in the admission agreement.This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not ensure the admission agreement was followed, which poses a potential Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care

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What happened during the June 23, 2025 inspection of CATALYST KIDS - SOUTH LAKE TAHOE?

This was a complaint inspection of CATALYST KIDS - SOUTH LAKE TAHOE on June 23, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to CATALYST KIDS - SOUTH LAKE TAHOE on June 23, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "101219 Admission Agreements(f) The licensee shall comply with all terms and conditions set forth in the admission agreem..."

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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