Follow-up on corrections·May 15, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. García conducted a Case Management Deficiencies Inspection to address citations observed during today’s inspection. LPA met with Lana Shifflet, Director who provided LPA with a tour of the facility both indoors and outdoors. There were sixty-five (65) children present in the facility at the time of inspection. During a walk-through of the facility, LPA observed in the outdoor 2-year-old side yard that Staff #1 Teacher, Alexandra M. Ragos is not associated to the facility. Upon inspection of the ladybug room LPA observed that Staff #2 Teacher, Deysi Ahumada was also not associated to the facility. LPA also observed in the outdoor sand play area that Staff #3 Teacher, Victoria Castillo-Estrada is not associated to the facility. LPA called the Regional Office and determined through Department of Social Services (DSS) Guardian Background Check System and Licensing Information System (LIS) that Staff #2, #3 are both fingerprint cleared; however, they are not associated to the facility. Director and Staff #2 both stated that Deysi has been employed with the facility since two weeks ago. Director and Staff #3 both stated that Victoria has been employed with the facility since August of 2021. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 1 OF 2. In records review of Staff #1 file, LPA Garcia observed DSS Caregiver Background Check Bureau (CBCB) letter head dated 02/21/2020 for immediate action required-Criminal Record Exemption needed for Alexandra Ragos. During this inspection Director could not provide LPA with exemption approval/denial from CBCB. Per Director supporting documentation for an exemption request was submitted via mail to CBCB on 03/25/2020 however, Director could not provide LPA with any proof of mailing. Director states, Staff #1 was not removed from the facility and remained in the facility while the exemption request was evaluated however, when LPA Garcia asked Director, if follow up was completed on this matter to ensure that Staff #1 exemption was approved or denied Director could not respond. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. A civil penalty of $1,500.00 was assessed on this day. The deficiencies listed on the following pages were observed by the LPA and are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22 and/or the Health and Safety Code. Please see attached LIC 809d. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety. A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). Acknowledgement of Receipt (LIC 9224 form) must be maintained in each child’s file immediately upon receipt from parent Director was provided with a copy of the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) Form (English/Spanish/Chinese). A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative, Lana Shifflet. REPORT ENDS HERE PAGE 2 OF 2.