complaint·February 28, 2023

The exact date is unknown. Records revealed that staff #1 did obtain an FBI and DOJ clearance through a different agency on or about 1/5/2023; however, it was not done through the Department of Social Services and he/she was not associated to this or any licensed facility. Staff #1 was determined not to have a proper criminal record clearance. Multiple interviews were consistent in revealing that staff #1 provided care and supervision by playing with the children, interacting with children when approached by children, and witnesses(s) revealed that staff #1 has taken children to the restroom. Staff #1 has since obtained a criminal record clearance; according to records the clearance was initiated on 2/9/2023. Upon arrival at the facility on 2/8/2023, it was disclosed that staff #1 (who was present) did not have any proof of any required educational units, proof of required immunizations, required licensing forms or identification to prove age, or that he/she graduated from high school. Per Site Supervisor, staff #1 did not have a personnel file at the facility or at their Administrative office, thus could not prove that staff #1 was qualified to be present at the facility or provide care and supervision to children. Through multiple interviews, it was determined that staff #2 started to work at the facility on approximately 1/10/2023. The exact date is unknown. Interviews and records revealed that staff #2 had not obtained a criminal record clearance through the Department of Social Services and that he/she was present on a daily basis since about 1/10/2023 for multiple hours at a time. Multiple interviews revealed that staff #2 provides care and supervision, including supervising children inside and outside and participating in play activities. On 2/8/2023, during the initial complaint inspection, Site Supervisor did not disclose any information regarding staff #2’s name or revealed that he/ she had been present at the facility. On 2/8/2023, Site Supervisor did not provide any personnel file for staff #2, thus was unable to prove that staff met all the requirements for him/her to assist at the facility. According to record review and interview, staff #2 went through the proper clearance only after the initial complaint inspection to the facility on 2/8/2023. Staff #2 initiated a criminal record clearance on 2/9/2023 and was approved and cleared shortly after. This Department has investigated the allegations stating that “unqualified staff are providing care and supervision to day care children” and “uncleared staff are providing care and supervision to day care children” and found that the allegations were SUBSTANTIATED, meaning the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. Report continued to 9099-C Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, the following deficiency was cited (see LIC 9099-D). A 500.00 civil penalty was assessed for staff #1 and staff #2, due to for failure to complete required criminal record clearance for each. Upon receipt of a Type A violation, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report 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. A copy of LIC 9224 was given to Site Supervisor. An Exit interview was conducted with Site Supervisor Renee Cervantes. Appeal Rights were provided. Copy of Notice of Site Visit LIC 9213 will be posted for 30 days. An exit interview was conducted with Site Supervisor Renee Cervantes. A Notice of Site Visit was posted on parent board. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. Appeal Rights were provided.