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Inspection visit

Incident investigation

LEUSD MACHADO PRESCHOOLLicense 3309105801 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On December 9, 2024, at 10:45 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) William Chancellor arrived unannounced to the facility for a case management visit, to follow up on an unusual incident report (UIR) dated 11/7/24. LPA was greeted by the LEUSD school principal and the site Supervisor (S2), Claudia Leon was contacted. Upon arrival, S2 was notified of reason for case management visit. The facility self reported that staff (S1) witnessed staff (S4) mishandling of students. The UIR additionally reported, S4 was witnessed yelling and being forceful with students during nap time. LPA interviewed Supervisor, (S2) Claudia Leon, two additional staff that witnessed (S1 and S2) and LPA attempted to interview child (C1). The interview with S2 revealed S4 was placed on Administrative Leave immediately after being notified of the incident. LPA confirmed that S4 is no longer associated to the facility as of 11/7/24. The facility is being cited for Title 22 Regulation Section 101223 (a)(3). See LIC 809D for cited deficiency. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report and appeal rights were reviewed and provided to Supervisor Claudia Leon. A notice of site visit was also provided and must remain 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

    (a) 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...This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on three of three interviews and record review, it was confirmed that C1 was forcefully grabbed and yelled at by S4. Which poses a potential health, safety and or personal rights risk to children in care.

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What happened during the December 9, 2024 inspection of LEUSD MACHADO PRESCHOOL?

This was a other inspection of LEUSD MACHADO PRESCHOOL on December 9, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to LEUSD MACHADO PRESCHOOL on December 9, 2024?

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

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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