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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

CHALK PRESCHOOL RANCHO PALOS VERDESLicense 1974953131 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 03/07/2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Veronica Wheatley & Chartrice Johnson conducted a case management deficiencies visit. LPAs observed 21 children in care at the time of the inspection. On 01/15/2025, LPM Deborah Lowe was advised that the facility has started accepting toddlers before license approval. It has been determined that the facility Is caring for children under 2 years of age prior to obtaining the license and fire clearance. The facility is operating beyond the limitations of the license. This is an immediate health & safety risk for children in care & a TYPE A Limitations on Capacity violation. Please see type \342\200\234A\342\200\235 deficiency on the LIC 809-D Upon receipt of this report, the Licensee/Director shall post the Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) and any Licensing report documenting a type \342\200\234A\342\200\235 deficiency. The report and the Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required, will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty. A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). The Acknowledgement of Receipt (LIC 9224) form must be maintained in each child\342\200\231s file immediately upon receipt from parent. Director was provided with a copy of the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224). Exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report was provided. Appeal rights were reviewed and provided.

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.

  • 101161(a)Type A

    LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY

    101161 Limitations on Capacity(a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The facility is caring for children under 2 years of age prior to obtaining license approval. LPAs observed 3 children present in the facility under the age of 2 years old during this visit. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the March 7, 2025 inspection of CHALK PRESCHOOL RANCHO PALOS VERDES?

This was a other inspection of CHALK PRESCHOOL RANCHO PALOS VERDES on March 7, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to CHALK PRESCHOOL RANCHO PALOS VERDES on March 7, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "101161 Limitations on Capacity(a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitation..."

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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