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CHILDREN'S PARADISE INC. - VALE TERRACELicense 3720065151 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Regarding the allegation staff yelled at infant in care, LPA conducted interviews with 6 staff. 4 of 6 staff stated there have witnessed Staff 1 (S1) yell at infants in care. 1 confidential witness (W1) was interviewed and confirmed that they witnessed S1 yell at an infant in care. Regarding the allegation staff smacked infant’s hand, LPA interviewed 6 staff. 3 of 6 staff and 1 confidential witness interviewed confirmed they have witnessed S1 smack infant’s hand. 3 staff also stated they witnessed S1 spank Child 1 (C1) in the classroom in front of the other children and staff. The director stated that staff came to her with concerns regarding the allegations on 07/18/2025. S1 was interviewed and denied yelling, hitting, or spanking any child in care. Based on interviews and record reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore, the above allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1) are being cited on the attached LIC9099D. Appeal rights were issued and discussed with licensee and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed by Director, Elizabeth Arroyo. A notice of site visit was given to director and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to the interior side of the main door for 30 days. The report must be made available to the public for three years. 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.

  • 101223.2(a)Type B

    DISCIPLINE(a) Any form of discipline or punishment that violates a child's personal rights as specified in Section 101223 shall not be permitted regardless of authorized representative consent or authorization.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that one staff spanked, slapped the hand of and yelled at a child in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 17, 2025 inspection of CHILDREN'S PARADISE INC. - VALE TERRACE?

This was a complaint inspection of CHILDREN'S PARADISE INC. - VALE TERRACE on July 17, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to CHILDREN'S PARADISE INC. - VALE TERRACE on July 17, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "DISCIPLINE(a) Any form of discipline or punishment that violates a child's personal rights as specified in Section 10122..."

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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