Office review·September 13, 2023

On 09/13/2023, an Informal Office Meeting was conducted at the Fresno South Regional Child Care Office. In attendance at the meeting were Licensing Program Manager Luisa Gavoutian, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Paul Garcia, LPA Lady Cabrera, Director Linda Kroff-Reis and Site Supervisor/Teacher Marisela Contreras. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss a recent violation of Title 22 regulations, that if not corrected, would pose an immediate and potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care. The following issue/violation was discussed: Type A Deficiency: Type A Deficiency cited: 101229(a)(1) Care and Supervision. On 08/18/2023, Child #1 was released to unauthorized person who was there to pick up Child #2 but received Child #1 by mistake. Based on interviews and records conducted, Child #1 was absent from the facility with an unauthorized person anywhere between ten and fifteen minutes. Licensee stated on 08/23/2023 all staff were trained on the updated dismissal protocols and staff received disciplinary letters. Director and Site Supervisor stated only the classroom lead teacher will only dismiss the children. Type B Deficiency: Type B Deficiency cited: 101229.1(b) Sign in and Sign out. Based on interview and record reviewed, facility did not verify sign in/out sheet for Child #1 correct authorized representative. Director and Site Supervisor stated lead teacher will verify the sign-out sheet and pick-up list during classroom dismissal. (Continue LIC809C) Type B Deficiency cited: 101212(d)(1)(C) Reporting Requirements Based on observations and records reviewed, Licensee failed to submit unusual incident report to the Department within the Department\342\200\231s next working day. Site Supervisor stated the reporting procedure is that she will notify the Director, and Site Supervisor will contact CCL via phone regarding unusual incidents. Director will submit the unusual incident report to CCL. It was discussed that continued violation of Title 22 regulations and failure to maintain compliance will result in a Non-Compliance Conference and may be referred to Legal Division for possible Administrative Action. No deficiencies cited during today\342\200\231s visit. A copy of this report was given to Linda Kroff-Reis and Marisela Contreras today, 09/13/2023.