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Incident investigation

BRET HARTE PRESCHOOLLicense 1604066442 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 08/29/2023, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Gloria Reyes and Lady Cabrera conducted an unannounced case management visit. LPAs met with Mrs. Contreras and Director Linda Reis. The purpose of the visit was to address deficiencies that were found during a complaint investigation. On 08/18/2023 during school dismissal at approximately 11:15a.m., Teacher #2 released Child #1 to the incorrect authorized representative, who then left facility premises. Based on interview and record review, facility did not verify sign in/out sheet for Child #1 correct authorized representative. On 08/18/2023, Unusual Incident occurred, and Licensee did not notify the Department by telephone or fax of the unusual incident within the Department\342\200\231s next working day and during its normal business hours. Per records reviewed, Licensee notified the Department of the incident on 08/22/2023. On 08/25/2023, CCL received Unusual Incident/Injury Report via email. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are found on LIC809-D. Exit interviewed conducted and Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC9213 Notice of Site Visit is required to be posted for 30 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.

  • 101212(d)(1)(C)Type B

    REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

    Upon the occurrence,..the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day…(d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days ...(1) E...(C)Any unusual incident or child absence...This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and records reviewed, Licensee failed to submit unusual incident report to the Department within the Department’s next working day. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children.

  • 101229.1(b)Type B

    SIGN IN AND SIGN OUT

    The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, facility did not verify sign in/out sheet for Child #1 correct authorized representative. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.

  • 101229(a)Type A

    RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION

    The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary...(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interviews, facility did not ensure Child #1 was supervised by facility when releasing Child #1 to an incorrect individual, who then left facility premises. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 29, 2023 inspection of BRET HARTE PRESCHOOL?

This was a other inspection of BRET HARTE PRESCHOOL on August 29, 2023. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to BRET HARTE PRESCHOOL on August 29, 2023?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Upon the occurrence,..the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax..."

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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