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ISLA VISTA CHILDREN'S CENTER AKA PHELPS INFANTLicense 4262101531 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Review of staff qualifications revealed staff #1 does not have 3 infant units which is required for an infant teacher. Review of the Children's Center Personnel Roster lists staff #1 as a Bunnies Teacher. Interviews conducted with 9 out of 10 parents revealed they are satisfied with the care. However, some of the parents indicated they do not enter classroom due to COVID-19. The following Type A deficiencies are cited on page #3 according to CCR, Title 22, Division 12. Based on LPA's, interviews, and record review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. The following Type A deficiency is cited on page #3 according to California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter number 102416.5 (b)(1) (A)(B) Staff-Infant Ratio are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. An exit interview was conducted, and Plan of Correction was reviewed and developed with the Site Supervisor and Program Manger (telephone). A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and left with the Site Supervisor Upon receipt, post and provide copies of this licensing report: to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardian of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. Licensee shall obtain signatures of parents/guardian on the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports LIC 9224 LPA observed the Notice of Site Visit posted.

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.

  • 102416.5(b)(1)(A)(B)Type A

    101416.5 (b)(1) (A)(B) Staff-Infant Ratio There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. An aide may be substituted for a teacher when all of the following conditions are met: There is a fully qualified teacher directly supervising no more than 12 infants; and Each aide is responsible for the direct care and supervision of a group of no more than four infants. This requirement is not met as evidenced by LPAs interviews and record review which revealed Staff #1 was utilized as an infant teacher and does not have infant units. In addition, two other staff have supervised more than 4 infants alone on more than one ocassion which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

  • 101416.2(c)(1)(AType B

    Infant Care Teacher Qualifications and Duties: To be a fully qualified infant care teacher, a teacher shall have the following: Completion, with passing grades, of 12 postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood or child development education at an accredited or approved college or university. At least three of the units required in (c)(1) above shall be related to the care of infants or shall contain instruction specific to infants. This requirement is not met as evidenced by LPAs interviews and record review which revealed Staff #1 was utilized as an infant teacher and does not have infant units.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 22, 2021 inspection of ISLA VISTA CHILDREN'S CENTER AKA PHELPS INFANT?

This was a complaint inspection of ISLA VISTA CHILDREN'S CENTER AKA PHELPS INFANT on November 22, 2021. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to ISLA VISTA CHILDREN'S CENTER AKA PHELPS INFANT on November 22, 2021?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "101416.5 (b)(1) (A)(B) Staff-Infant Ratio There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. 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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