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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

DISCOVERY ISLE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERLicense 3767008282 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 5/3/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Jeanette Sanchez, conducted a Case Management visit to address an issue separate from the complaint investigation (Complaint Control # 10-CC-20230317145028 ) conducted. LPA Sanchez met with Principal Megan Eckert. During the course of the complaint Investigation, it was observed that teacher aides are working alone to supervise children. On 3/23/23, LPA observed two aides who do not possess any postsecondary semester units or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development and are not currently enrolled, supervising 8 children, alone. On this date, LPA observed an aide with units and currently enrolled, supervising 11 children, alone. See LIC809D for cited deficiencies of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1. An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with Principal Megan Eckert. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Citations

4 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.

  • 101216.39(a)Type B

    101216.3 (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance...This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Bssed on interviews, record review and LPA observation. On this date, a teacher was alone with 18 children, while an aide was alone with 11 children. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights to persons in care.

  • 101538.3(B)Type B

    101538.3 (b) In combination programs, indoor activity space provided for school-age child care center children shall be physically separated from space provided for infant care and child care center children.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA observed 3 school age children in the classroom with preschool age children, which poses a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights to persons in care.

  • 101216.2(d)(1Type B

    An aide assisting a fully qualified teacher...shall meet the following requirements: (1) Completion of six postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development, or (2) Completion of at least two... units ...each semester or quarter following initial employment, and (3) Continuation...until six units have been completed. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:on 3/23/23, LPA observed two aides without completed units or enrollment supervising 8 children, alone. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights to persons in care.

  • 101216.2(e)Type B

    TEACHER AIDE QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES

    (e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: On 3/23/23 and 5/3/23, LPA observed aides working alone to supervise children. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 3, 2023 inspection of DISCOVERY ISLE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER?

This was a other inspection of DISCOVERY ISLE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER on May 3, 2023. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to DISCOVERY ISLE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER on May 3, 2023?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "101216.3 (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attend..."

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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