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STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL & INFANT CARELicense 4344144342 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 05/12/2022 at 1:00pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Uribe conducted an unannounced visit for the purpose of investigating a complaint which alleged a personal rights violation. LPA met with Site Director, Kelly Lindor. Also present during today’s visit is 6 staff & 29 children. Based on interviews which were conducted with multiple individuals of a random sample, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation of staff yelling at daycare children is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, Section 101223(a)(3) is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Copy of appeal rights and report was given. Exit interview was conducted with director, Kelly Lindor.

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.

  • 101223(a)(1)Type B

    PERSONAL RIGHTS

    Section 101223(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on interviews conducted which showed a preponderance of evidentiary statements that staff made inappropriate comments to daycare child which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to the persons in care.

  • 101223(a)(3)Type B

    PERSONAL RIGHTS

    Section 101223(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature... This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on interviews conducted which showed a preponderance of evidentiary statements that staff yell at daycare children which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to the persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the May 12, 2022 inspection of STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL & INFANT CARE?

This was a complaint inspection of STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL & INFANT CARE on May 12, 2022. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL & INFANT CARE on May 12, 2022?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Section 101223(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorde..."

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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