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Inspection visit

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HEATHER RIDGE INFANT CENTERLicense 4554019991 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Three parents were interviewed on 11/6/24, 11/7/24 and 11/21/24 and P1 and P3 had no knowledge of what the ratio requirements were. P2 stated that P2 was aware of what the ratio requirements were but had not observed the facility being out of ratio. On 9/13/24 LPA Sims observed one was teacher alone with 12 infants and 3 of the infant were awake. During today’s inspection, the facility was toured and LPA Sims observed 8 children in care. Based on 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), is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Kristen Walworth.. Appeal rights were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

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.

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, staff mock C1's medical condition while in care which poses an immediate OR potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

  • 101416.5(d)Type B

    There shall be one teacher to every 12 sleeping infants provided the remaining staff necessary to meet the ratios specified in (b) above are immediately available at the center. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above, by not complying with the ratio requirements.

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What happened during the December 2, 2024 inspection of HEATHER RIDGE INFANT CENTER?

This was a complaint inspection of HEATHER RIDGE INFANT CENTER on December 2, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to HEATHER RIDGE INFANT CENTER on December 2, 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, intimidation, ridicule... This requirem..."

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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