complaint·April 14, 2021

Due to State of Emergency Order due to COVID-19 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Aruna Sridharan met with the Licensee virtually via Facetime to deliver the finding for the above allegation. The report will be emailed to applicant for signatures and documented in 812. The Licensee stated she was caring for seven children which includes two infants, one preschooler and four school age children today, April 14, 2021. The Reporting Party stated that they have observed 10 to 12 children of all ages outside without any adult supervision at least a block away from the Licensee’s facility. During the investigation, LPA Sridharan interviewed the Licensee, and several witnesses. The Licensee stated, there are times when she needs to go inside her facility to change a child’s diaper and leaves the children outside in her front yard, however, she said she can observe the children through her front window. Witness (W1) stated they have arrived at the facility and observed children outside in the front of the facility alone while the Licensee was inside. Based on the disclosure from the Licensee and W1’s observation there is a preponderance of evidence to substantiate the above allegation. Therefore, a Type A Deficiency was cited on the following LIC9099D document. LPA Sridharan provided LIC 9224 to have parents acknowledge the receipt of a copy of this licensing report that documents a Type A deficiency cited at this facility on 4/14/21. Upon receipt of Type A citations, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report for parents/guardians of children in care and for parents/guardians of newly enrolled children for the next 12 months. Licensee must also keep the signed LIC 9224, acknowledging receipt of LIC 9099 D in each child's file. LPA discussed appeal rights and Appeal rights were provided.