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LAUNCHING PAD, THELicense 1974198372 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

The interview with Child #3 revealed that Staff #1 flicked the child on the ear after child did not listen to instructions provided. Based on interviews conducted with staff, parents, and children, the allegations referenced on this report are Substantiated. A finding of Substantiated means that the allegations are valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. During the course of this investigation it was also alleged that Staff #2 flicked children on the ear. During interviews with children and staff, and a review of personnel documents, LPA did not find any corroborating evidence to this allegation therefore no citations or deficiencies are issued regarding Staff #2. Type A deficiencies were cited during today's inspection regarding the allegations referenced on page one of this report, see LIC9099-D for details. Each report ( documenting a Type A citation shall remain posted for 30 days along with the Notice of Site Visit. **In addition; A copy of this report must be provided to the authorized representatives of all currently enrolled children and any newly enrolled child for the following 12 months. The ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF LICENSING REPORTS (LIC9224) shall be signed and kept in each of the children’s records. The report shall be provided no later than the next business day or the next day the child is in care. Director Parker was advised that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days. Exit interview conducted with Director Parker and Division Vice President Ventimiglia. A copy of this report, notice of site inspection, Appeal Rights (LIC 9058), were explained and will be provided.

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.

  • 101223(a)(1)Type A

    PERSONAL RIGHTS

    Personal Rights. 101223(a)(1). (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: based on interviews conducted with staff, parents, and children, and a 2019 personal rights violation by Staff #1, it was found that Staff #1 yelled at child and grabbed child in a rough manner. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

  • 101223(a)(3)Type A

    PERSONAL RIGHTS

    Personal Rights. 101223(a)(3). (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... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: based on interviews conducted with staff, parents, and children, and a 2019 personal rights violation by Staff #1, it was found that Staff #1 yelled at child and grabbed child in a rough manner. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 15, 2021 inspection of LAUNCHING PAD, THE?

This was a complaint inspection of LAUNCHING PAD, THE on September 15, 2021. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to LAUNCHING PAD, THE on September 15, 2021?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Personal Rights. 101223(a)(1). (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: ..."

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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