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Inspection visit

Incident investigation

BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL - A PARENT COOPERATIVELicense 3403116081 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analysts Erwina Pascual-Golamco and Jennifer Velasco (LPA) met with Facility Representative, Terri Smith (D1), for an unannounced case management inspection conducted for the purpose of following up on a self-reported incident. Upon arrival, LPA observed 21 children in care being supervised by three classroom staff and 10 parent volunteers. D1 was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 2:15 PM. The facility reported to the Department that when a child (C1) did not want to transition to a new location within the facility, a staff (S1) moved C1 bodily through a gate to the new location. During today's inspection, LPA conducted interviews and reviewed facility documents. A deficiency is cited on the following LIC 809-D. An exit interview with conducted with the Facility Representative, who was provided with a copy of this report and appeal rights. A notice of site visit (NOS) was also provided and must be posted where visible to parents 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.

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Witness statements and facility documentation provided evidence that a staff (S1) moved a child (C1) from one location to the other by bodily moving the child. This constitutes a potential risk to the health, safety, and/or personal rights of children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the March 8, 2023 inspection of BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL - A PARENT COOPERATIVE?

This was a other inspection of BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL - A PARENT COOPERATIVE on March 8, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL - A PARENT COOPERATIVE on March 8, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To b..."

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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