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CHILDREN'S CHOICE ACADEMYLicense 3767012261 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 3/19/2025 @ 9:16AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Nancy Diaz and Jody Dye conducted an unannounced inspection in reference to the above allegations. LPAs met and toured the facility with Site Director Amber Guttierez. Observed present today were 12 infants and toddlers in the following rooms: Toddlers 5 with staff Sarah Oconnell & Nikol Howell; 7 infants with staff Shannon Henry, Justine McMillan & Samantha Johnson. Staff interviewed today indicated that there was an infant in the room with medical condition that required child to be propped up during nap. According to staff, child has been placed in a rocker to nap for about 10 minutes. Other times, staff have been observed to rock the baby to sleep. The allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence has been met, therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12, Chapter number) the deficiency is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. The Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Amber Gutierrez, Site Director.

Citations

2 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.

  • 101430(a)(3)(E)Type B

    INFANT CARE ACTIVITIES

    INFANT CARE ACTIVITIES.If an infant falls asleep before being placed in a crib, staff shall move the infant to a crib as soon as possible.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview an infant was placed in a baby rocker (for about 10 minutes) to nap due to a medical condition.

  • 101170(e)(2)Type B

    CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE

    CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE.All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working,..Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance ...This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, facility failed to associate staff Sarah Oconnell to the facility.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the March 19, 2025 inspection of CHILDREN'S CHOICE ACADEMY?

This was a complaint inspection of CHILDREN'S CHOICE ACADEMY on March 19, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to CHILDREN'S CHOICE ACADEMY on March 19, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "INFANT CARE ACTIVITIES.If an infant falls asleep before being placed in a crib, staff shall move the infant to a crib as..."

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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