Follow-up on corrections·September 25, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tatiana Bickham conducted an unannounced Case Management Visit to this facility. At time of arrival 11:40 AM Licensee was not present. An adult (A1) Darcya residing in the home were taken care of the 3 day-care children. Licensee arrived at 1:00 PM LPA Bickham conducted a previous visit on 9/23/24 from 9:05 AM to 11:45 PM, Licensee was not present. LPA Bickham spoke to the Licensee on 9/24/24 and Licensee stated she is taking a course and part of the course requirement is that she works a center. Licensee stated she can be called anytime from 7:30 AM-3:30 PM. LPA Bickham spoke with Licensee and went over the Title 22 Regulation 102417 (a) Operation Of A Family ChildCare Home, which states "The licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times. When circumstances require the licensee to be temporarily absent from the home, the licensee shall arrange for a substitute adult to care for and supervise the children during his/her absence. Temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day." Licensee stated she understands. LPA Bickham arrived at the Licensee's day-care at 11:40 AM and the Licensee did not arrive until 1:00PM. Licensee stated she was left this morning at 8:30 AM, and Licensee did not return until 1:00PM. LPA Bickham spoke with the Licensee regarding the course she is taking and informed her being absent more than 20% of her operating hours is a violation of her license. LPA discussed options with the Licensee regarding temporary closure for a part of her operating hours or becoming inactive while she is completing this course. Page 1. Based on the LPA\342\200\231s observations and interview with the Licensee, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22.\302\240 Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children\342\200\231s 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.\302\240 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). The Acknowledgement form must be maintained in each child\342\200\231s file immediately upon receipt from parent. Licensee was provided with a copy of the parent Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports Form during this visit A\302\240notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee. Page 2.