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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

STEPPING STONES CHILDREN'S CENTERLicense 1974011061 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On November 19, 2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Liana Stepanyan and Licensing Program Manager, Mariela Ramon met with licensee for the purpose of conducting a Case Management Inspection. Upon arrival LPA observed 27 children in care with 4 staff members. On 10-19-21, Licensee and Director notified LPAs Liana Stepanyan and Lady King-Lewis that the facility created a waiver allowing parents to decide whether they wanted their children to wear a facial mask or opt-out of the mask mandate. The waiver is signed by children’s parents stating parents choose not to have their children wear a facial mask. The facility failed to contact the Department to inquire about whether the waiver was appropriate to implement. During this inspection, the facility was cited a Type B deficiency for Conduct Inimical. Please see Facility Evaluation Report LIC 809D for deficiency cited. An exit interview was conducted with licensee and appeal rights were discussed and provided. Notice of Site Visit posted. Failure to maintain posted for 30 Days will result in an immediate civil penalty.

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.

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    Personal Rights: The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: to be accorded safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidence by On October 19, 2021, during the complaint investigation inspection, interviews conducted, LPA’s observation and documents provided from the facility, there is sufficient evidence to substantiate the allegation that facility is not enforcing children to wear face mask. This is a type B deficiency which poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.

  • HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION

    Conduct which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility or the people of this state. This requirement was not met as evidenced by on 10-19-21, licensee and director provided LPA a waiver signed by children’s parents stating parents choose not to have their children wear a facial mask. The facility failed to contact the Department to inquire about whether the waiver was appropriate to implement. This is a type B deficiency which poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 19, 2021 inspection of STEPPING STONES CHILDREN'S CENTER?

This was an other inspection of STEPPING STONES CHILDREN'S CENTER on November 19, 2021. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to STEPPING STONES CHILDREN'S CENTER on November 19, 2021?

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

What type of inspection was this?

This was an other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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