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CIRCLE OF FRIENDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERLicense 4830101141 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Robert Maciel conducted an unannounced complaint visit, and met with Facility Representative Farm Saelee. It was alleged that a staff member grabbed a child by the arm and forced them into a chair and yelled at them. Interviews with adults and staff and observations made at the facility corroborate the allegations. During today’s visit facility was toured and records were reviewed. LPA observed security camera footage of the incident and obtained a statement written by the director. Based on the evidence obtained, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegations are found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22), is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Appeal rights were provided. Exit interview conducted, and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative Farm Saelee. 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

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)(1)Type B

    PERSONAL RIGHTS

    To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and interviews, C1 was grabbed by the arm and placed onto a chair and was yelled at by S3. This poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to the children in care.

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What happened during the February 28, 2024 inspection of CIRCLE OF FRIENDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER?

This was a complaint inspection of CIRCLE OF FRIENDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER on February 28, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to CIRCLE OF FRIENDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER on February 28, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.This requirement is not met as evi..."

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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