Complaint·March 29, 2023

LPA received a copy of the children sing-in/sign-out log and teacher time sheets for 01/13/23. On 01/13/23 the facility was out of ratio. Staff 3 clocked in at 6:27 AM and at 7:50 AM 2 children were signed in putting the facility at a ratio of 14 children to 1 staff. Staff 4 arrived at the facility at 8:00 AM putting the facility back into ratio. On 03/24/23, LPA interviewed staff 1-5. Staff 3 disclosed that during nap time if the classroom has 12 children sleeping and 2 children are awake, one teacher can stay with all 14 children. Staff 4 disclosed that nap time is from 12:00-2:00 PM and ratios during this time are 1 teacher to 24 children and that not all children sleep during this time. The following Two Type A deficiencies were cited during today's inspection (see LIC 809Ds). Each report ( documenting a Type A citation) shall remain posted for 30 days along with the Notice of Site Visit. In addition, A copy of this report must be provided to the authorized representatives of all currently enrolled children and any newly enrolled child for the following 12 months. The ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF LICENSING REPORTS (LIC9224) shall be signed and kept in each of the children’s records. The report shall be provided no later than the next business day or the next day the child is in care. 1. 101216.3 (a) Teacher-Child Ratio , There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. 2. 101230 (c) Activities , A teacher-child ratio of one teacher supervising 24 napping children is permitted provided that the remaining teachers necessary to meet the overall ratio specified in Section 101216.3(a) are immediately available at the center. Based on LPAs interviews which were conducted and record reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 1, are being cited on the attached LIC9099D. A copy of this Report, Notice of Site Visit, and Appeal Rights were explained and provided to Dilcia Marquina, Administrator. On 03/24/23, LPA interviewed staff 1-5. All 5 staff are reporting that they have Incident reports that they fill out when a child in care has any incident that requires parents to be notified. Staff are reporting that they fill out the incident reports, give them to parents and parents are notified of the incidents during pick up. Staff are reporting that if needed, depending on the incident they will call the parents over the phone. Parents interviewed disclosed that they are content with the childcare services they are receiving from the Child Care Center. Parents disclosed that when their children sustain an injury or there is an issue at the Child Care Center, they are notified by the facility staff. After considering the available information LPA is unable to corroborate the allegation, Staff do not report unusual incidents to parents. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated. A copy of this Report, Notice of Site Visit, and Appeal Rights were explained and provided to Dilcia Marquez, Administrator.