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Inspection visit

Complaint

STANFORD MADERA GROVE CHILDREN'S CENTERLicense 4344153291 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 11/21/2024 at 2:50pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jialing “Julianne” Zhu conducted an UNANNOUNCED COMPLAINT SITE INSPECTION. LPA met with director, Kimberly Kostepen. LPA advised director the purpose of this visit is to deliver findings for the complaint investigation. Present during the inspection were 22 fingerprint-cleared staff and 95 children in care. During today’s inspection, LPA conducted a health and safety inspection. LPA also conducted an interview with the director and assistant director. Based on LPA’s observations and the evidence obtained, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, Article 06, 101212(d), is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Report was reviewed, exit interview was conducted, and Appeal Rights were provided with director, Kimberly Kostepen. Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

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.

  • 101212(d)Type B

    REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

    Reporting Requirements 101212(d) ... 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 containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there is no record of the incident reported to Licensing, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 21, 2024 inspection of STANFORD MADERA GROVE CHILDREN'S CENTER?

This was a complaint inspection of STANFORD MADERA GROVE CHILDREN'S CENTER on November 21, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to STANFORD MADERA GROVE CHILDREN'S CENTER on November 21, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Reporting Requirements 101212(d) ... during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)..."

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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