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Complaint

SHANEL VALLEY ACADEMY EARLY LEARNING CENTERLicense 2330104891 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Robert Maciel conducted an unannounced complaint visit, and met with Director Kristi Mccullough. It was alleged that a staff member restrained a child in care, specifically that on 11/16/23 and 2/14/24, C1 was restrained and prevented from leaving the bathroom. During today’s visit, the facility was toured, records were reviewed. Interviews with staff and adults conducted from 2/23/24 to 3/8/24 corroborate the allegation. Based on the evidence obtained, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegation is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Appeal rights were provided. Exit interview conducted, and report was reviewed with the Director Kristi Mccullough. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

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)(6)Type B

    The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:Not to be locked in any room, building or center premises by day or night.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, C1 was restrained in the preschool bathroom on 11/16/23 by A9 and on 2/14/24 by A8. This poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.

  • 101212(d)(1)(C)Type B

    REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

    101212 ...during the operation of the child care center if any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by… next working day... In addition, a written report…shall be submitted to the Department within seven days...(1)Events reported shall include the following: (C)Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review staff who directly observed or later became aware of the incidents did not report it to the Department and did not submit a written incident report as required. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the March 13, 2024 inspection of SHANEL VALLEY ACADEMY EARLY LEARNING CENTER?

This was a complaint inspection of SHANEL VALLEY ACADEMY EARLY LEARNING CENTER on March 13, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to SHANEL VALLEY ACADEMY EARLY LEARNING CENTER on March 13, 2024?

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:Not to be locked in any room, buildi..."

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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