other — Case Follow-Up1 citation

July 16, 2024

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - EASTLAKE

What Happened

Case management investigation of three self-reported incidents resulted in Type A deficiency citation for unsupervised children on playground. Two other incidents (allergic reaction and fall) determined to not warrant citations.

Observations

  • One Type A deficiency: Staff Members #3 and #4 left Child #3 unattended and unsupervised for approximately 3 minutes on playground on 7/9/24
  • Child #1 allergic reaction on 7/5/24 determined to have unknown cause; no deficiency
  • Child #2 fall injury on 7/15/24 determined to be accident; no deficiency
  • $500 civil penalty assessed

Inspector Focus

Supervision/Ratios

Citations Issued

Type A101229(a)(1)

101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and S3 and S4s own admission, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that it was determined that on 7/9/24 there was an Absence of Supervision resulting in C3 was left unsupervised, which poses an immediate health and safety risk for persons in care.

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