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CHILDREN'S PLACE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER LLC, THELicense 3348461271 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Confidential interviews revealed Staff #1 spoke inappropriately to C1. Interviews conducted revealed that after food was spilled on the floor by C1, S1 was speaking to C1 and referred to C1 by making derogatory remarks in regard to C1’s mother. Interviews conducted revealed, S1 made a verbal threat to choke C1. LPA Valenzuela also conducted a review of a video with audio that was taken inside the facility classroom; the video is date stamp 04/11/2023. In the video, LPA Valenzuela observed Staff #1 (S1) speaking to Child #1 (C1) inappropriately. Video observations corroborated S1 is observed stating S1 was going to “choke” C1. Based on interviews, video observations and records review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, and the allegation the facility Staff #1 (S1) spoke inappropriately to a daycare Child #1 (C1) while in care, is SUBSTANTIATED. The facility is being cited under Title 22, Section 101223 (a) (3) Personal Rights. See deficiency report, LIC 9099-D for citation cited. LPA Valenzuela informed licensee/Director America Figueroa that this report dated 04/27/2023 document(s) (1) Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Valenzuela informed the licensee/Director America Figueroa to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 04/27/2023 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. An exit interview was conducted, and report was reviewed with Director America Figueroa, and a copy of this report, LIC 9099-D, and appeal rights was provided to the Director America Figueroa. A Notice of Site Visit was issued and posted.

Citations

6 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)(1-3)Type A

    Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that S1 and S3 do not have any college units, nor are they enrolled in college, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B

    ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that S1, S5 and S6 do not have current mandated reporter trainings, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101223(a)(3)Type A

    PERSONAL RIGHTS

    101223 (a)(3) Personal RightsThe licensee shall ensure that each child is...To be free from… unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature… This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, video observations, and records review, the facility did not ensure Child #1’s personal rights due to Staff #1 spoke inappropriately to Child #1 by threatening to choke Child #1 on at least one occasion. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to the children in care.

  • 101173(d)Type B

    101173 Plan of Operation (d) The child care center shall operate in accordance with the terms specified in the plan of operation.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: A child with "three strikes" continues to be enrolled in the child care center. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to the children in care.

  • 101212(d)(1)(C)Type B

    REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

    101212 (d)(1)(C) Reporting Requirements...a report shall be made to the Department...Events reported shall include...Any unusual incident...that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requirement was not met as evidence by:Based on interviews and records review, the facillity did not ensure several incidents involving Child #1 were reported to the Department. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to the children in care.

  • 101229(a)(1)Type B

    RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION

    101229 (a) (1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision.The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs...Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:Based on interviews and video observations, the facility did not ensure staff provided visual supervision at all times, to children in care. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to the children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 27, 2023 inspection of CHILDREN'S PLACE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER LLC, THE?

This was a complaint inspection of CHILDREN'S PLACE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER LLC, THE on April 27, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to CHILDREN'S PLACE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER LLC, THE on April 27, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that S1 and S3 do no..."

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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