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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

TOWN & COUNTRY DAY SCHOOLLicense 3309009762 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

***********************AMENDED REPORT**************************************** Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kay Phillips and Blanca Ruiz conducted and inspection at the facility to follow up on an incident learned during an investigation of complaint 09-CC-20211203111317. Legal guardian(s) of the child involved are aware of the incident. During the inspection, it was learned that Child# 1 stuck a pom-pom up his/her left nostril. This occurred while staff was working on a craft project for open house inside classroom #3 . Per information disclosed by staff at the facility, emergency services were called to the facility site by the child's representative to check on child\342\200\231s well-being after being contacted by the facility due to the incident. Per staff's disclosure, the child\342\200\231s left nostril was obstructed by a cotton made pom-pom, approximately the size of a pea. Pertinent parties indicated medical attention was required to extract the object from the child's nose. Child returned to school the following day. Per documents reviewed at the facility, the child's nose was obstructed for approximately 2-3 hours prior to adequate medical attention being sought. Facility staff discussed the incident with director and action was taken to make sure adequate and active supervision is provided during craft activities. Staff did not report the incident to licensing within the 24 hours of the occurrence and seek medical attention for the child. The following deficiencies were cited: PLEASE SEE LIC-809-D Continued, Page 2 101229(a)(1) Care and Supervision. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision, including visual observation, of a teacher at any time except as specified in sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). 101223(a)(3) Personal Rights. To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. 101212(d)(1)(C) Reporting Requirements. Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of a child shall be reported to the Department within 24 hours of the occurrence. Upon receipt, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility for the next 12 months. The Notice of Site Visit and Type A Deficiencies from today\342\200\231s visit must be posted for 30 days. Failure to keep these posted for the entire 30 days will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty for each.

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.

  • 101212(d)(1)Type B

    101212(d)(1)(C) Reporting Requirements. Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of a child shall be reported to the Department within 24 hours of the occurrence. The center failed to report the incident of Child#1 to community care licensing (CCL). This requirement was not met as evidenced by:Based on LPA's interviews conducted and per staff’s own admission the day in question. Facility failed to report the incident for Child#1 to the Department and failed to ensure child’s follow up in timely manner for the obstructed nostril and the need that medical attention was sought. This presents a potential risk to health and safety risk for the children.

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    Personal Rights -To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on the LPA's interviews conducted and per staff's own admission the day in question. Staff was aware of the child's obstructed nostril and failed to seek adequate medical attention in a timely manner. This is an immediate health and safety risk for the children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the January 6, 2022 inspection of TOWN & COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL?

This was a other inspection of TOWN & COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL on January 6, 2022. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to TOWN & COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL on January 6, 2022?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "101212(d)(1)(C) Reporting Requirements. Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional ..."

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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