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Complaint

DISCOVERYLAND INFANT CARE OF SOUTH BAY JR. ACADEMYLicense 1916029322 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 9/6/2023 interviews of staff and director were initiated. On 11/21/2023 interviews of all relevant parties were completed. On 8/28/2023 at approximate 4:40 pm , one teacher was left supervising 5 infants; 4 infants from the cuddle bug room and 1 infant from the sunflower room. On 11/21/2023 at 12:05 LPA observed 4 sleeping infants with 6 other infants supervised by 2 staff members. At approximate 12:20 Director arrived at the classroom which allowed classroom to met ratios. Based on LPAs interviews which were conducted and record review(s), the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 1, are being cited on the attached LIC9099D. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report was provided with appeal rights to Violet Edward Ferguson.

Citations

2 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.

  • 101416.5(b)Type A

    STAFF-INFANT RATIO

    101416.5(b) Staff-Infant Ratio, there shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance.This requierment is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, 1 out of 2 infant classroms was out of ratio on 8/28/2023, one teacher supervising 5 children, which poses an immediate or Health and Safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101416.5(d)Type A

    101416.5(d) Staff-Infant Ratio, There shall be one teacher to every 12 sleeping infants provided the remaining staff necessary to meet the ratios specified in (b) above are immediately available at the center.This Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, facility was out of ratio during nap period, on 11/21/2023 2 staff member were supervising 4 sleeping children and 6 children who were awake, which poses an immediate or Health and Safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the November 21, 2023 inspection of DISCOVERYLAND INFANT CARE OF SOUTH BAY JR. ACADEMY?

This was a complaint inspection of DISCOVERYLAND INFANT CARE OF SOUTH BAY JR. ACADEMY on November 21, 2023. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to DISCOVERYLAND INFANT CARE OF SOUTH BAY JR. ACADEMY on November 21, 2023?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "101416.5(b) Staff-Infant Ratio, there shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance.This requierm..."

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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