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AMES CHILD CARE CENTERLicense 4344080361 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melanie Otsuji arrived to the facility unannounced to conduct an initial inspection into the above allegation. LPA met with Director, Thao "Kryssie" Nugyen. Also present during today's visit were 12 additional staff members and 27 infant aged children. During the course of the investigation LPA conducted observations, record reviews and conducted interviews. Interviews stated there was at least one incident where S1 was observed to hit a child's hand in response to not following directions. Based on LPAs observations and record review(s), the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Health and Safety Code 1596.80 is being cited on the attached LIC. 9099D. An exit interview and report reviewed with Director, Thao Nguyen.

Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 101223(a)(3)Type B

    PERSONAL RIGHTS

    To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation...or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to... This requirement is not being met as evidence by: Director stated that S1 wasobserved to hit a child's hand and telling the child to stop what they were doing. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety to the children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 31, 2024 inspection of AMES CHILD CARE CENTER?

This was a complaint inspection of AMES CHILD CARE CENTER on January 31, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to AMES CHILD CARE CENTER on January 31, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation...or other actions of a punitive nature ..."

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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