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CATALYST KIDS - ROBERT E. WILLETTLicense 5703126701 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

...positive reinforcement, redirection, bonding activities, increased supervision or shadowing, and discussions with Child 1 about emotions. However, according to staff, parent, and children\342\200\231s interviews, Child 1\342\200\231s behaviors have continued, resulting in an unsafe environment to other children in care. Based on interviews, file review, and observations conducted the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. A Type-B Deficiency is cited on a subsequent 9099-D page. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the Lead Teacher, Alex Lu. LPA provided Lead Teacher Alex Lu with Appeal Rights. A Notice of Site visit was posted by LPA and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Citations

4 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.

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. LPA learned through staff and children interviews that Child 1 has been using verbal insults and physical violence towards other children in care. This poses an immediate health & safety and personal rights risk to children in care.

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:..(3) To be free from... infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions ....This regulation was not met as evidenced by: LPA learned that under the supervision of facility staff, Child 1 caused injury to Child 2 which required serious medical attention. This poses an immediate health & safety and personal rights risk to children in care.

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:...(2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations... to meet his/her needs.This regulation was not met as evidenced by: LPA learned that Child 1 has been causing injury to other children in care. This poses a potential health & safety and personal rights risk to children in care.

  • TEACHER-CHILD RATIO

    101516 Teacher-Child Ratio...(b) There shall be a staffing ratio of one teacher and one aide present to every 28 children in attendance.(1) A teacher shall supervise no more than 14 children or with an aide a maximum of 28 children.This regulation was not met as evidenced by: LPA learned through interview and record review that the facility has been out of ratio on multiple occasions. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 29, 2024 inspection of CATALYST KIDS - ROBERT E. WILLETT?

This was a complaint inspection of CATALYST KIDS - ROBERT E. WILLETT on August 29, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to CATALYST KIDS - ROBERT E. WILLETT on August 29, 2024?

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