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KINGSTON ACADEMYLicense 3348456461 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

It was reported, a staff member may be working in the infant classroom with out infant units. While conducting interviews it was disclosed a staff member (S1) has been working as a floater covering breaks in the infant classroom. After conducting a review of S1s file, it was determined they did not have the necessary units needed to work in the infant classroom. Based on LPAs interviews, and record review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation(s) is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 1), are being cited on the attached LIC9099D. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Jennifer House.

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.

  • 101416.2(b)Type B

    INFANT CARE TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES

    (b) Prior to employment, an infant care teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least three postsecondary semesters or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development, and three postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units related to the care of infants, at an accredited or approved college or university. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, S1 was working in the infant classroom alone without the necessary units, which poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.

  • 101430(a)(3)(E)Type A

    INFANT CARE ACTIVITIES

    (a) Notwithstanding Section 101230, the following shall apply:(3) All infants shall be given the opportunity to sleep without distraction or disturbance from other activities at the center whenever the infant desires.(E) If an infant falls asleep before being placed in a crib, staff shall move the infant to a crib as soon as possible. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observation, an infant was seen sleeping in a high chair, which poses an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.

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What happened during the September 3, 2025 inspection of KINGSTON ACADEMY?

This was a complaint inspection of KINGSTON ACADEMY on September 3, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to KINGSTON ACADEMY on September 3, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "(b) Prior to employment, an infant care teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least three postsecondary ..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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