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CREATIVE KIDS PRESCHOOL & DAYCARELicense 5154046151 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On January 17, 2024, at 11:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Laura Chavez conducted a case management inspection and met with Licensee Michelle Lightle. A review of the facility's Guardian Roster Report dated 1/16/2024 indicates criminal record clearances were not obtained for Staff #1 and Staff #2 prior to allowing them to work at the facility. The following deficiency was cited: 101170 (e)(1) Criminal Record Clearance. See LIC 809D. LPA Laura Chavez informed licensee Michelle Lightle that this report dated 1/17/2024 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Laura Chavez informed Licensee Michelle Lightle to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 1/17/2024 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Appeal Rights and a Notice of Site Visit were given. The Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.00. All licensing reports are public information and must be made available upon request for at least three years. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Licensee/Director Michelle Lightle.

Citations

3 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.

  • 101170(e)(1)Type A

    CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE

    Criminal Record Clearance: All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to H&S Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, or volunteering in a licensed facility: Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: The licensee failed to obtain a Criminal Record Clearance for Staff #1 and Staff #2 prior to prior to allowing them to work at the facility.

  • 101215.1(d)Type B

    Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties: The child care center director, or the substitute director, shall be on the premises during the hours the center is in operation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: adult and staff interviews conducted revealed the Director is not on-site for the required amount of time to manage the daily operation of the facility.

  • 101223(a)(1)(3)Type B

    Personal Rights: The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons and 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.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Staff, parent and child interviews disclosing knowledge of staff yelling and handling a child in a rough manner.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 17, 2024 inspection of CREATIVE KIDS PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE?

This was an other inspection of CREATIVE KIDS PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE on January 17, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to CREATIVE KIDS PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE on January 17, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Criminal Record Clearance: All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to H&S Code Section 1596.871 sha..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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