complaint·April 28, 2021

Based on the interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. Therefore, the allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 is being cited on 9099-D page. Due to the issuance of a Type A Citation during today's inspection, a copy of this Licensing Report must be POSTED in the facility and PROVIDED to each existing parent by the end of today or next day child is in care. Report also has to be PROVIDED to the parent of children who are enrolled over the next 12 months. In addition, a copy of the LIC 9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports must be signed by each parent and kept in each child's file . LPAs discussed with Administrator the seriousness of the substantiated finding for this complaint keeping in mind facility's recent past history of similar allegations that were also substantiated. Administrator was informed that possible administrative action may be taken. Exit interview was conducted, where this report, the deficiency, plan of correction, and appeal rights were discussed with Administrator, Stella Cabacungan. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED, AND MUST BE POSTED ON OR ADJACENT TO THE INTERIOR SIDE OF THE MAIN DOOR INTO THE FACILITY FOR 30 CONSECUTIVE DAYS.