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Inspection visit

Incident investigation

LITTLE FEET CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL INC.License 1638086561 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 07/11/2023, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Candis Rodriguez and Aurelio Mendoza conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection at facility. LPAs met with Owner Laurie Raths, explained purpose of inspection, and took a census. On 07/03/2023, facility reported to Community Care Licensing (CCL) that Teacher #1 slapped Child #1 on the face. Facility conducted an investigation and reported that Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 witnessed Teacher #1 slap Child #1. Facility reported that Teacher #1 was terminated on the day of the incident. Child #2 and Child #3 are not present at the facility today to be interviewed. LPAs interviewed Child #4. Child #4 stated he witnessed Teacher #1 slap Child #1 on the face, with her left hand in an open position. Director stated parents of Child #1 were notified of the incident. Child #1 is present today, but due to being non-verbal was not interviewed by LPAs. LPA obtained copies of statements gathered by facility during investigation. Due to multiple children witnessing Teacher #1 slap Child #1, facility will be cited for violating Child #1's personal rights. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see next page, LIC 809-D). Owner was provided a copy of their appeal rights. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Owner.

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.

  • 101223Type B

    "(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..." This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and document review, facility did not ensure Child #1's personal rights were not violated in that Teacher #1 slapped Child #1. This posed a potential 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 July 11, 2023 inspection of LITTLE FEET CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL INC.?

This was a other inspection of LITTLE FEET CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL INC. on July 11, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to LITTLE FEET CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL INC. on July 11, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: ""(a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or..."

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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