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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

MY ACADEMY PRESCHOOLLicense 1980210372 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cynthia Reyes conducted an unannounced case management Inspection to ensure the health and safety standards as required by the regulations governing child care centers are met. LPA met with Assistant Director Arpine Patatanyan . Director Lianna Navarardyan arrived shortly after. Todays inspection was to interview children regarding a previous incident. During LPAs tour of the facility, staff names. positions and children census was taken. The facility was observed to be over capacity. The facility is licensed for 58 preschool children only and LPA observed and counted a total of 66 children in care on this date. LPA observed: Red class room: 18 children with 2 staff Yellow class room: 13 children with 2 staff Green class room: 11 children with 2 staff Orange class room: 24 children with 2 staff. (This class room was outside on the play ground with 22 orange class children plus 2 more children from the green class room). LPA observed 1 teacher in the graduation/orange class room attending to an injured child of the orange class and when LPA walked outside LPA observed 1 teacher alone with 23 children. The teacher that was inside with the injured child was suppose to be outside with the other one staff and the other 23 children. A few minutes after the Assistant Director Arpine came outside and LPA informed her of the teacher child ratio and the staff being alone with the 23 children. Arpine stated the teacher came inside to clean a child scrap and she was coming outside. LPA informed her that LPA observed the teacher alone with the 23 children and the staff should have called for help and waited for someone to come before going inside and leaving the one staff alone with the 23 children. LPA also informed the director that she could have taken the child inside to help with the child's injury while the 2 staff stayed outside with the 23 children. Page 2 The following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children\342\200\231s health & safe. Two (2) Type A - 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 form must be maintained in each child\342\200\231s file immediately upon receipt from parent Licensee/Director was provided with a copy of the parent Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports Form during this visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Lianna Navarardyan

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.

  • 101161(a)Type A

    LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY

    Limitation on Capacity and Ambulatory Status: A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: The facility is licensed for 52 preschool and 6 toddlers. LPA observed and counted a total of 66 children in care on this date. LPA observed the toddler option is licensed for 6 and had 12 in their class room. This poses/posed a immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.

  • TEACHER-CHILD RATIO

    Teacher-Child Ratio: There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observed 1 teacher in the graduation/orange class room attending to an injured child of the orange class and when LPA walked outside LPA observed 1 teacher alone with 23 children. The teacher that was inside with the injured child was suppose to be outside with the other staff and the other 23 children. This poses/posed a immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 31, 2024 inspection of MY ACADEMY PRESCHOOL?

This was a other inspection of MY ACADEMY PRESCHOOL on July 31, 2024. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to MY ACADEMY PRESCHOOL on July 31, 2024?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Limitation on Capacity and Ambulatory Status: A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and..."

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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