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Inspection visit

Follow-up

BARSTOW HEAD START/STATE PRESCHOOLLicense 3677500092 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On December 18, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Calloway conducted an unannounced inspection to the above facility. The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a case management inspection to follow up on an incident that occurred at the facility. LPA met with the Neena Malhotra, who granted access. LPA toured the facility with the representative and observed five-day care children and two staff in care. On December 5, 2025, at 11:17 AM, a Child (C1) was trying to help get a toy under the changing table when their finger got caught underneath the table. LPA conducted interviews with all relevant parties. Based on interviews, Staff had to assist C1 in removing their hand from underneath the changing table and C1 sustained an injury to their left index finger fingernail. Staff cleaned the child’s finger with soap and water and provided an ice pack. The incident was reported to C1’s parent and a written incident report was completed. The Staff followed the necessary protocol in providing aid and reporting the incident to the parent. The Staff did not report the incident to the Community Care Licensing (CCL) office when the incident occurred according to the regulations. During this inspection, LPA observed C1’s injury and the changing table where the injury occurred. The diaper changing table has two open gaps at the bottom on each side of the table. These openings are within the reach of children and create a potential entrapment hazard as a child could place their hand into the gaps and become caught and/or injured. There are two Type B deficiencies cited during this inspection. See LIC 809D pages attached to this report. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was read, a Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213), and Appeal Rights were provided to Neena Malhotra, at the facility. A Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for thirty (30) consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting will result in a $100 civil penalty.

Citations

3 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.

  • 101221(b)(8)Type B

    101221(b)(8)- Child’s Records- (8) Medical assessment, including ambulatory status as specified in Section 101220, and the following health information: This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review the children's records were missing the medical assessment forms from the child's physician and children were allowed to enroll and remain in the program beyond the thirty (30) day allotment which is a potential health, safety, or personal rights risks to the persons in care.

  • 101212(d)(1)(C)Type B

    REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

    101212(d)(1)(C)ReportingRequirements (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events...report shall be made to the Department...(1)Events reported shall include the following:(C) Any unusual incident...This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review Child 1 (C1) tried to help get a toy from underneath the changing table when their left hand was caught underneath the table. C1 sustained an injury to the left finger fingernail. Staff provided aid and reported the incident to the parent, but did not report the incident to the Community Care Licensing (CCL) office which is a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to the persons in care.

  • 101223(a)(2)Type B

    PERSONAL RIGHTS

    101223(a)(2) Personal Rights(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation interview and record reivew. LPA observed the diaper changing table inside the classroom with two gapped openings at the bottom on each side. The openings are in reach of the children and they can place their hand inside causing entrapment and/or injury which is a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to the persons in care

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 18, 2025 inspection of BARSTOW HEAD START/STATE PRESCHOOL?

This was a other inspection of BARSTOW HEAD START/STATE PRESCHOOL on December 18, 2025. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to BARSTOW HEAD START/STATE PRESCHOOL on December 18, 2025?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "101221(b)(8)- Child’s Records- (8) Medical assessment, including ambulatory status as specified in Section 101220, and ..."

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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