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Inspection visit

complaint

HAPPY HEARTS CHILDREN'S CENTERLicense 5438018701 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Director Holly was instructed to immediately stop the usage of the alarm in the director’s office as a form of punishment. Director Holly stated that she will disable the alarm. LPA Octavia recommended the Director Holly reach out to the Technical Support Program (TSP). LPA provided a copy of the TSP brochure. Director was informed that she will attend an Informal Meeting at the Fresno Regional Office. Based upon observations and information gathered through interviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, and the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Type A deficiency was cited. Upon receipt, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report and LIC 9224 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Holly Oliveira. Appeal rights were provided. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see LIC 9099-D). This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to 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.

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    101223(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, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a 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 when Director allowed staff to sound a loud alarm to frighten children in care as a form of punishment.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 14, 2024 inspection of HAPPY HEARTS CHILDREN'S CENTER?

This was a complaint inspection of HAPPY HEARTS CHILDREN'S CENTER on October 14, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to HAPPY HEARTS CHILDREN'S CENTER on October 14, 2024?

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

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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