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Inspection visit

Incident investigation

LEUSD LAKELAND VILLAGE PRESCHOOLLicense 3348428631 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On March 7, 2024 at 2:05 pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Jessica Rubio and Kelly Gerth arrived unannounced to the facility for a case management visit to follow up on an unusual incident report (UIR) dated 2/15/2024 reporting that staff (S2) witnessed staff (S1) grab a child (C1) by the upper arm and forcefully push C1 into a chair. The UIR additionally reported S1 allegedly poked C1 in the eye while they were in the bathroom. LPAs interviewed Director Adria Galarza, Supervisor Claudia Leon, staff (S3) and attempted to interview child (C1). The interview with Director revealed S1 was placed on Administrative Leave immediately after being notified of the incident. Director also revealed they began an internal investigation that is ongoing and there have been additional allegations and disclosures made against S1. Director will submit follow up UIRs. Director disclosed that while on administrative leave, S1 resigned on 2/27/2024. 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 Director Adria Galarza. Due to the Type A citation, an LIC 9224 was provided. The form must be signed by parents and kept on file. 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.

  • 101223(a)(3)Type A

    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 the unusual incindent report and interview revealing that S1 grabbed and forcefully pushed C1 and poked C1 in the eye, which poses an immediate health, safety and or personal rights risk to children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the March 7, 2024 inspection of LEUSD LAKELAND VILLAGE PRESCHOOL?

This was a other inspection of LEUSD LAKELAND VILLAGE PRESCHOOL on March 7, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to LEUSD LAKELAND VILLAGE PRESCHOOL on March 7, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 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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