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CHILDREN'S CHOICE ACADEMY, INC - PRESCHOOLLicense 3767014972 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 8/8/24 at 11:30am, Licensing Program Analyst LPA Adrian Castellon conducted an unannounced inspection to deliver complaint findings for the allegations listed above. LPA met with director Brenda Casillas to discuss the purpose of the inspection and toured the facility. Based on the interviews conducted and staff admissions, the allegations are substantiated. Child in care was left outside of classroom without staff knowledge for approximately thirty seconds to one minute. Incident was not reported as required to the licensing office. As such, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Violations of the California Code of Regulations, Tittle 22, are being cited on the attached LIC9099D. One Type A citation is issued and one Type B citation issued. Exit interview was conducted, report reviewed, and Appeal Rights discussed with assistant director. LPA informed assistant director to provide a copy of this report that documents Type A citation to parents/guardians of children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day children are in care, and to newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from this date. LPA discussed LIC9224 process. Civil penalty of $500 also issued on this date.

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.

  • 101212(d)Type B

    REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

    101212 Reporting Requirements: (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report "... shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event." This requirement was not met as evidenced by facility did not report child left unattended. This may pose a threat to the health and safety of children in care.

  • 101229(a)(1)Type A

    RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION

    101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision : (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by child in care was left outside of classroom without the knowledge of staff for approximately thirty seconds to one minute. This poses an immediate threat to the health and safety of children in care.

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What happened during the August 8, 2024 inspection of CHILDREN'S CHOICE ACADEMY, INC - PRESCHOOL?

This was a complaint inspection of CHILDREN'S CHOICE ACADEMY, INC - PRESCHOOL on August 8, 2024. 2 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to CHILDREN'S CHOICE ACADEMY, INC - PRESCHOOL on August 8, 2024?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (1 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "101212 Reporting Requirements: (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the eve..."

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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