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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

KINGSTON ACADEMYLicense 3348456451 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 05/13/2022 at time listed above Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Justin Giese made an unannounced visit to the Facility for another purpose. LPA met with Facility Director, Karen Brazzill. At time of 12:00pm While conducting other matters LPA Giese was introduced to a new staff member Identified as Staff #1. Director stated Staff #1 was a new employee designated to the school age program as a bus driver, their primary roles is aiding the facility with after school pick ups and drop offs of school aged children. LPA was informed by Director Staff #1 was finger printed, cleared and associated to the facility. Upon review of staff records and facility staff associations, LPA noted that Staff #1 did not have proper fingerprint clearance and was pending association to the facility. The facility was found to be in violation of the following Title 22 regulation: 101170 (e)(1) Criminal Record Clearance (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department... See LIC809D for cited Type A deficiency Director immediately removed Staff #1 from the facility after LPA reviewed Facility's Employee roster and associations. Continued on LIC809C A Civil Penalty of $500 will be assessed during this inspection for Staff Criminal Record Clearance. Payment is due when billed and the check(s) or money orders shall be made payable to the “California Department of Social Services”. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INVOICE IN THE MAIL. DO NOT SEND MONEY UNTIL YOU RECEIVE YOUR INVOICE. DO NOT SEND CASH. LPA issued a Notice of Site Visit and verified it was posted in a prominent location at the facility. Licensees understands that the Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for the next 30 days along with a copy of all Type A deficiencies cited during this inspection. A copy of all Type A deficiencies cited during this inspection must also be immediately (within 24 hours of child’s next day in care) given to the parents of all children enrolled in the child care facility and any children enrolled into the child care facility over the next 12 months (at the time of enrollment). Licensees are required to have all parents sign and date the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC9224) and maintain a copy in each child’s file. A copy of this report, LIC9224 and Appeal Rights (LIC9058) were provided during this inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility representative, Karen Brazzill. A notice of site visit was given 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.

  • CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE

    Criminal Record Clearance. (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review...shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department... Based on records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff #1 did not have an active fingerprint clearance. This poses an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care. A Civil Penalty has been assessed.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 13, 2022 inspection of KINGSTON ACADEMY?

This was a other inspection of KINGSTON ACADEMY on May 13, 2022. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to KINGSTON ACADEMY on May 13, 2022?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Criminal Record Clearance. (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review...shall prior to working, residing o..."

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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