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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

KIDS INC PRESCHOOL & DISCOVERY CENTERLicense 3436230671 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On January 7th, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kelly Ferrara conducted a Case Management Inspection and met with Co-Director Alexandria Gray. Today's census included 54 preschool children in care with nine staff. LPA received an Unusual Incident Report from the facility regarding an incident that occurred on December 20th, 2021. During today's inspection, LPA spoke to Co-Director regarding the incident. LPA had previously spoken to Licensee Kelli Vaccaro regarding the incident over the phone. Licensee stated that she had observed a child kicking and grabbing Staff #1 while the child was upset. Licensee stated that Staff #1 then grabbed the child\342\200\231s hands and held them in the child\342\200\231s lap, thereby restraining the child. Licensee stated Staff #1 has been terminated from Kids Inc. Based on the information received, a Title 22 personal rights violation has occurred. See page 809-D for deficiency cited. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was given to the Co-Director. Notice of site 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.

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    Personal Rights (a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment…or other actions of a punitive nature… This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensee stated that Staff #1 grabbed a child by their hands and held them in the child’s lap, thereby restraining the child. This is a health and safety risk to children in care.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 7, 2022 inspection of KIDS INC PRESCHOOL & DISCOVERY CENTER?

This was a other inspection of KIDS INC PRESCHOOL & DISCOVERY CENTER on January 7, 2022. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to KIDS INC PRESCHOOL & DISCOVERY CENTER on January 7, 2022?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Personal Rights (a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free f..."

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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