Follow-up·February 8, 2024

On February 8, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA)Lorraine Dacanay Breaux arrived at the Facility unannounced for a complaint investigation against the license. LPA met with director, Jacqueline Dia DeLeon. Also present during the inspection was three (3) staff and seven (7) preschool children in care. LPA found a deficiency unrelated to the complaint resulting in this case management report. Upon arrived LPA Dacanay Breaux observed the room temperature was at 57 degrees, LPA informed the facility representative that it was too cold and the heater needed to be turned on, per Title 22 regulations room temperature should be at least 68 degrees. The facility representative stated the heater was broken and showed the LPA one portable heater located on the left side of the room where the children would nap. Facility representative stated that the heater for the site is broken and has not been working for a few months. At 1:35PM the temperature at the site was 61 degrees, LPA noted that the children had on coats to sleep and blankets. LPA did a consultation with the director and provided copies of the following Title 22 Regulations : 101239 Due to the classroom temperature not being maintained at a comfortable level of at least 68 degrees, a Type B Violation is being cited today. Please see the attached deficiency page LIC 809-D. LPA requested for the staff file and after reviewing LPA discovered the staff files are to be found incomplete. Four (4) Staff files were reviewed (including the director) did not have the following: Mandated Reporter Training, transcripts, Child abuse, Employee Rights and immunization records. Facility missing LIC 500 and LIC 9040. LPA provided copies to director . LPA did a consultation with the director and provided copies of the following Title 22 Regulations : 101215.1 (Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties) and 101217 (Personnel Records) Due to the school not having the personnel records available, LPA unable to verify qualifications a Type B Violation is being cited today. Please see the attached deficiency page LIC 809-D. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeals rights were given and reviewed. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Jacqueline Dia De Leon.