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Inspection visit

Incident investigation

HANFORD LEARNING CENTERLicense 1638086481 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 03/04/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Denisia Jimenez arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced Case Management inspection. LPA met with Site Supervisor, Maria Lopez. LPA toured the facility, and a census was taken. The purpose of today's inspection was regarding an unusual incident that was reported to the Fresno Childcare Regional Office on 02/12/25 regarding a child\342\200\231s personal rights being violated. Incident occurred at the facility where a child alleged that staff #1 had grabbed Child #1 by the wrist. Through staff interview it was revealed that an incident did occur where staff #1 squeezed child #1 wrist because child #1 did not want to move out of the way during recess. Facility also failed to report the incident to child #1 parents. Site Supervisor spoke with Staff #1 regarding personal rights of a child and reporting requirements. Staff #1 has resigned from the facility. LPA reviewed personal rights of children in care, reminding Site Supervisor that staff must comply with personal rights of a child and not violate their rights. LPA also reminded Site Supervisor to report any type of incidents to parents/authorized representatives. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, this deficiency is being cited on the attached LIC 809D. Exit interview conducted with Site Supervisor, Maria Lopez. Appeal rights were given. This report is to be made available to the public upon request.

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.

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff #1 squeezed child #1 wrist which posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the March 4, 2025 inspection of HANFORD LEARNING CENTER?

This was a other inspection of HANFORD LEARNING CENTER on March 4, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to HANFORD LEARNING CENTER on March 4, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To b..."

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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