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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

CRYSTAL STAIRS HEAD START - INGLEWOOD SOUTHSIDELicense 1974943231 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 02/12/2026,  Licensing Program Analysts, LPA, Tyra Chavies conducted an unannounced case management visit- Deficiencies. LPA Chavies toured the facility and met with Aida Escobar, Site Supervisor. There were 23 children in care being supervised 4 by staff members. On 12/12/2025 LPA Chavies received camera footage via email from Education Manager, Dr. Terri Jonhson. On 12/31/2025 LPA Chavies reviewed camera footage where it was observed S1 physically picking up C1, placing C1 on couch and restrained him for a period of time. Based on review of camera footage, this facility is being cited a Type B. (Please see LIC 809-D) An exit interview was conducted, report was reviewed and provided to Site Supervisor. Notice of site visit was provided and must be posted for 30 days.

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

    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... This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on a review of video on 012/31/26.This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

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What happened during the February 12, 2026 inspection of CRYSTAL STAIRS HEAD START - INGLEWOOD SOUTHSIDE?

This was a other inspection of CRYSTAL STAIRS HEAD START - INGLEWOOD SOUTHSIDE on February 12, 2026. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to CRYSTAL STAIRS HEAD START - INGLEWOOD SOUTHSIDE on February 12, 2026?

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

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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