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Inspection visit

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HAPPY HEARTS PRESCHOOLLicense 4344171641 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Marilou Monico, conducted a Case Management Inspection. LPA met with Licensee, Nikitha Kandukuri. LPA and Licensee toured the facility. At approximately 8:55 AM, LPA observed three staff members supervising 3 infants and 5 preschool age in the Breakfast Room. Licensee indicated that a waiver request was submitted to Licensing to commingle the three programs (infant, preschool, and school age) in the morning from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM in the Breakfast Room and in the afternoon for the infant and preschool from 5 PM to 6 PM in the Panda's Room. LPA advised licensee that the three programs shall be physically separated and can only commingle once the waiver request is approved by Licensing. As a result, Type B deficiency is cited on the following page. Exit interview conducted and the report was reviewed with Licensee, Nikitha Kandukuri. A Notice of Site Visit was issued 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.

  • 101175(a)Type B

    Waivers and Exceptions for Program Flexibility - (a) Unless the licensee receives prior written departmental approval for a waiver or an exception as specified in (b) below, the licensee shall maintain continuous compliance with all licensing regulations. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA observed 3 infants and 5 preschool age commingling in the Breakfast Room without prior approval from Licensing. This poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.

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What happened during the April 14, 2025 inspection of HAPPY HEARTS PRESCHOOL?

This was a other inspection of HAPPY HEARTS PRESCHOOL on April 14, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to HAPPY HEARTS PRESCHOOL on April 14, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Waivers and Exceptions for Program Flexibility - (a) Unless the licensee receives prior written departmental approval fo..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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