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CHILDTIME CHILDREN'S CENTERLicense 5003117871 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Therefore, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met and the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Children need to be in a safe, healthful, and comfortable environment. This is a violation of CCR101223(a)(3) and poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights to children in care. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, a Type A citation will be issued for violation of CCR 101223(a)(3) as a result of substantiated allegation. An exit interview conducted with Director Sonja Stephens. A copy of this report and Appeal Rights were provided and discussed. A Notice of Site Visit was given and will be posted for 30 days. Upon receipt of a Type A violation, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. A copy of the Fact Sheet - Child Care Parent Notification Requirements and a copy of LIC 9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports was given to Director Sonja Stephens.

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.

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain ... other actions of a punitive nature ... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and LPA observation, on 05/30/2025, Staff 7 was observed spanking Child 3 once on the buttocks, lifting the child, turning the child around and sitting the child down. In addition to spanking a child, the same staff was also observed inappropriately handling Child 4 in care by dragging the child by the feet and picking up Child 4 from the ground by their wrists/forearm.

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What happened during the June 30, 2025 inspection of CHILDTIME CHILDREN'S CENTER?

This was a complaint inspection of CHILDTIME CHILDREN'S CENTER on June 30, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to CHILDTIME CHILDREN'S CENTER on June 30, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To b..."

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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