Office review·July 24, 2023

A virtual Informal Office meeting was conducted on this date via Teams with Director Ana Fragoso-Tovalin. Also, in attendance were Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Warren Birks and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Karen Chambers. The purpose of the informal meeting is to discuss teacher-child ratio concerns at the facility; in addition to direction from the department regarding proof of corrections. During this meeting, the events regarding three teacher-child ratio violations were discussed. Director Ana Fragoso-Tovalin informed LPA that she has currently hired four staff to meet ratio and capacity needs of the center. Director Fragoso-Tovalin also indicated that the facility has hired a new Assistant Director (which will assist staff recruitment as needed). The Director was informed to submit the following items for verification: 1. An updated LIC 500 Personnel form. 2. LIC 501 Personal Record/Job Application (for four new hires) 3. Transcripts (for four new hires) 4. Mandated Reporter training (for four new hires),5. CPR (if opening or closing alone for four new hires) Director was advised regarding compliant ratios when using aides under the supervision of qualified teachers. The Director was advised that the facility is to be in compliance with Title 22 at all times. LPA also informed Director Fragoso-Tovalin that the department is placing the facility on Required visit (three times a year for the next two years). A Technical Support Referral will also be referred for the facility. Exit interview (via teleconference) was conducted with Director Fragoso-Tovalin who is in agreement with the above. This report along with a copy of the appeal rights will be sent to the Licensee via email with a read receipt and scanned signature to confirm receipt of the report.