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KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERLicense 4930018311 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

During the investigation, the LPA interviewed staff members S1-S7 regarding the allegation. Staff S5 was interviewed during the investigation and stated that she denies that she made any inappropriate comments regarding any daycare child. Staff S8 could not be reached for an interview. The LPA was able to corroborate through interviews with the center’s staff that S5 and S8 made inappropriate comments regarding daycare children. Several staff members interviewed stated that they have personally heard S5 and S8 teasing children about their appearance and/or personal hygiene. Based on information obtained from interviews and documents obtained during the investigation, 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 9099-D. An exit interview was conducted, and this report was read and discussed with the facility’s director, Alex Pepper. Appeal rights were provided. The Notice of Site Visit shall be 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.

  • 101223(a)(3)Type B

    PERSONAL RIGHTS

    The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: 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 including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on information obtained through interviews, the center director's own admission, and documents obtained during the investigation, it was corroborated that children's personal rights were violated while at this facility. Specifically, it was corroborated through interviews that S5 and S8 have made inappropriate statements to children regarding their appearance and/or personal hygiene. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care.

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FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 12, 2023 inspection of KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER?

This was a complaint inspection of KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER on October 12, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER on October 12, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be free from corporal or unusual..."

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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