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AKA HEAD START - CASA DE OROLicense 3766001351 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 01/18/2023 LPA, Dana Stevens, conducted an unannounced complaint visit regarding the above allegation. LPA met with Lead Teacher Gardenia Gresham. There were no children present at the time of the inspection due to minimum day. During the investigation LPA conducted confidential interviews with Staff and it was determined that a child under the age of 3 was enrolled in the preschool program, which is licensed to serve children ages 3-5. Director advised analyst that the child was placed in the facility at the directive of the Assistant Executive Director of the AKA Head Start main office. Based on information obtained in interviews and record review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation(s) is found to be SUBSTANTIATED, California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Section 101161(a)) are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Exit interview conducted and Gardenia Gresham was provided with a copy of this report and appeal rights. Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days

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.

  • 101161(a)Type B

    LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY

    Limitations on Capacity and Ambulatory Status. A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement was not met when it was determined that facility, who's program is licensed to solely serve 3 - 5 year olds, enrolled a child who had not reached three years of age. Having children who don't meet program age requirements is a potential risk to their health and safety.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 18, 2023 inspection of AKA HEAD START - CASA DE ORO?

This was a complaint inspection of AKA HEAD START - CASA DE ORO on January 18, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to AKA HEAD START - CASA DE ORO on January 18, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Limitations on Capacity and Ambulatory Status. A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions an..."

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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