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LITTLE STAR PRESCHOOL AND CENTERLicense 5036067601 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Roman Iglesias and Cynthia Brannon, conducted an unannounced complaint inspection to provide findings for the above allegation. LPAs met with Director Linda Wiggins, reviewed the allegation with her, and took a census. Staff #1 admitted he pulled the daycare children’s ears/rubbed the daycare children’s heads in a “playful manner” and stated he was unsure if he could stop doing that, as he did it to show affection towards the children. LPAs advised Staff #1 he is to discontinue pulling children’s ear/ rubbing their head, as it is not appropriate. Based on the investigation conducted, the findings determined the allegation found to be as substantiated due to staff #1 admitting to pulling daycare children’s ears/ rubbing daycare children’s head. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, this deficiency is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. An exit interview conducted with Director, Linda Wiggins. A copy of this report and Appeal Rights were provided and discussed with Mrs. Wiggins. A Notice of Site Inspection Form was posted to parent's board 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.

  • 101223(a)(4)Type A

    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 staff #1 admitting to pulling children's ears/ rubbing their hair in a "playful" manner. This is a potential risk to personal rights, health and safety of children in care.

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What happened during the July 22, 2021 inspection of LITTLE STAR PRESCHOOL AND CENTER?

This was a complaint inspection of LITTLE STAR PRESCHOOL AND CENTER on July 22, 2021. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to LITTLE STAR PRESCHOOL AND CENTER on July 22, 2021?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Personal Rights. To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicul..."

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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