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Inspection visit

complaint

SMART START ACADEMYLicense 3648178621 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Thompson-Miller conducted an unannounced complaint inspection for the purpose of delivering finding for the above allegation and met with Director, Melissa Moon. There are 96 children and 13 staff along with the Director present. A tour of the center was provided, interviews were conducted with staff, parents and children which determined the following allegation finding. LPA investigation has determined the staff nor children were wearing facial covering and continued to not wear facial coverings per California Department of Public Health Guidance. Director did not ensure the personal rights of persons in care to safe and healthful accommodations and engaged in conduct inimical to the health, welfare, and safety of persons/children in care, in that facility staff and children did not wear face coverings while in the facility, as required by the California Department of Public Health Guidance on the Use of Face Coverings issued on June 18, 2020 and updated November 16, 2020 and an individual mask exception did not apply. LIC9099D issued. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report was read and provided to the Director, Melissa Moon on this date.

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.

  • 101223(a)Type B

    Personal Rights – 101223(a)(2) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Center did not ensure staff and children wore facial covering (mask) during indoor settings (exception: sleeping and eating).

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 1, 2021 inspection of SMART START ACADEMY?

This was a complaint inspection of SMART START ACADEMY on December 1, 2021. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to SMART START ACADEMY on December 1, 2021?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Personal Rights – 101223(a)(2) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To b..."

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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