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Inspection visit

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KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERLicense 3648090751 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Based upon the information gathered, there is not a preponderance of evidence to support or dismiss the allegation. The above allegation is ruled unsubstantiated at this time. Exit interview was conducted with director Alisa Holtegarrd. Notice of Site Visit was issued and must be posted for 30 days. A copy of this report was provided to the facility. This report must be made available at the facility for 3 years for public review upon request. California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 12, Section 101229(a)(1) requires no child(ren) be left without the supervision, including visual observation, of a teacher at any time. Based on the information obtained, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. The allegation is therefore substantiated. See LIC9099D for deficiencies cited per California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 12. An exit interview was conducted with Ms. Holtegarrd. Appeal rights discussed, Notice of Site Visit was issued and must be posted for 30 days. A copy of this report was provided to the facility. Ms. Holtegarrd was provided with a copy of the appeal rights (LIC9058 12/2015) and her signature on this report acknowledges receipt of those rights. A COPY OF ALL TYPE A DEFICIENCIES (LIC9099D) CITED DURING THIS INSPECTION MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. A COPY OF ALL TYPE A DEFICIENCIES CITED DURING THIS INSPECTION MUST ALSO BE IMMEDIATELY (within 24 hours of the child’s next day in care) GIVEN TO THE PARENTS OF ALL CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE CHILD CARE FACILITY AND ANY CHILDREN ENROLLED INTO THE CHILD CARE FACILITY OVER THE NEXT 12 MONTHS. This report must be made available at the facility for 3 years for public review upon request.

Citations

2 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.

  • RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION

    Care and Supervision. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision, including visual observation, of a teacher at any time ... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: In or about June 2021, there had been at least two different occasions that children were left unsupervised while staying in the front office area waiting for additional teaching staff to arrive to work in the morning. The children were in the hallway around the corner of the front counter and in the staff room without any staff member physically present with them in the same area. That presented immediate risks to the children's health and safety.

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    Personal Rights. The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded...accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: In or about June 2021, due toinsufficient teaching staff to maintain proper teacher-child ratio in the class, some children were made to stay in the front office, staff room and the director's office with office staff for extensive period of time. That was a violation of the children's personal rights as those areas are not licensed as part of the child care activity areas and not age-appropriate for the children.

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What happened during the August 11, 2021 inspection of KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER?

This was a complaint inspection of KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER on August 11, 2021. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER on August 11, 2021?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Care and Supervision. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision, including visual observation, of a teacher a..."

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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