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KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - PURSLANE (PS)License 3436030191 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On March 14, 2023 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Lea Habtom and Amanda Blesi met with Assistant director, Lucia Vargas, to deliver the findings for a complaint that was opened on February 2, 2023. During today's inspection there was a census of 37 preschool children in rooms 2s, 3s & TK being supervised by 6 staff, The complaint alleges unqualified staff are caring for preschool children. During today's inspection, LPAs confirmed that staff caring for preschool children do not have the 12 early childhood education core classes. Assistant director could not provide LPAs with transcripts to validate core classes. Based on observation and the investigation, LPA Habtom gathered that the facility does not have qualified staff to be SUBSTANTIATED: meaning that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. Title 22 deficiencies were cited on today's inspection on 9099-D. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted with licensee.

Citations

4 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.

  • 101216.1(c)(1)A)Type A

    Teacher qualifications and duties 101216.1(c)(1)(A): To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: Twelve post-secondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; shall include general areas of child growth and development, or human growth and development; child, family and community, or child and family; and program/curriculum. This requirement was not met as evidenced by some missing transcripts & some missing 12 units with core classess which posses an immediate health & safety risk to children in care.

  • 101216.3(b)(1)Type A

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 4 aides were supervising 23 preschool children which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101238(a)Type B

    BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 1 toilet was broken in the 3s classroom which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B

    ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that multiple staff did not have proof of immunizations which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the March 14, 2023 inspection of KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - PURSLANE (PS)?

This was a complaint inspection of KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - PURSLANE (PS) on March 14, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - PURSLANE (PS) on March 14, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Teacher qualifications and duties 101216.1(c)(1)(A): To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the fo..."

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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