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Inspection visit

complaint

PSD/ONTARIO HEAD STARTLicense 3648012141 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Based on records review, interviews conducted and staff's own admission. It was confirmed that the facility was out of compliance. Therefore the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, divisions & chapter number are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.) Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, William Alvarez. Appeal rights were discussed, and 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.

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.

  • TEACHER-CHILD RATIO

    (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below....This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Per LPAs observations and Staff own admission facility has been out of ratio approximately 3-5 times during 03/23 and 04/2023. In addition, Upon arrival to the facility LPA Ruiz observed 15 children in the multipurpose room (Classroom N.61) under the supervision of Staff N.1. Few minutes later Staff N.2 arrived to remove additional children and they were taken to Classroom N.93 with Staff N.3. "This is an immediate Health and Safety risk for the children".

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 20, 2023 inspection of PSD/ONTARIO HEAD START?

This was a complaint inspection of PSD/ONTARIO HEAD START on April 20, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to PSD/ONTARIO HEAD START on April 20, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, exc..."

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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