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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERLicense 3348090812 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On May 4, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Rubio visited the facility due to an unrelated matter. LPA met with Director Tara Martinez and conducted a tour and census of the three preschool classrooms. LPA observed the first classroom to have 23 children with two staff present (S1 and S2). One staff stated they were an aid and the other staff, Director stated was a teacher. LPA observed the second classroom with 26 children and three staff present (S3, S4 and S5). One staff stated they were a fully qualified teacher and the other two stated they were aids with no units. LPA observed the third classroom with 22 children present and two staff present (S6 and S7). Both staff stated they were both fully qualified teachers. Due to the staff to child ratio and the information received in the census, LPA conducted file reviews of the staff and also interviewed the Director regarding qualifications and ratios. Interview and record reviewed revealed that staff, S4 and S5 in the second classroom do not meet the requirements for Teacher aides, and in addition, the classroom was out of ratio. Classroom one was out of ratio as well. The facility is being cited to Title 22 Regulation Sections 101216.2 and 101216.3. See LIC 809D for cited deficiencies. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights were provided to Director Tara Martinez. A notice of site visit was also provided and must remain posted for 30 days.

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.

  • 101216.2(d)(1)(2)(3)Type B

    (d) An aide assisting a fully qualified teacher... in the supervision of up to 18 preschool-age children,...shall meet the following requirements:...This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, S4 and S5 do not meet the requirements for teacher aides and were providing care to 26 children along with a qualified teacher, which poses a potential health, safey and/or personal rights risk to children in care.

  • 101216.3(b)(1)Type B

    (b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio...(1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher...and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed....This requirement was not met as evidenced by:(1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c)) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d). based on observations and record review, one room was out of ratio with 23 children and one fully qualified staff (S1) and one qualified aide (S2) providing care, which poses a potential health, safey and/or personal rights risk to children in care.

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What happened during the May 4, 2023 inspection of KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER?

This was a other inspection of KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER on May 4, 2023. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER on May 4, 2023?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "(d) An aide assisting a fully qualified teacher... in the supervision of up to 18 preschool-age children,...shall meet t..."

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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