Health check·August 11, 2023

On 8/11/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ortega met with licensee to conduct an unannounced case management inspection. The purpose of the case management was to follow up on a uncleared adult in the home present on 7/06/2023. This inspection is regarding a potential risk to children in care. Upon arrival, there were 3 children and Licensee providing care and supervision. During this inspection, LPA reviewed the facility history, conducted child and staff interviews. LPA observed adult #1 has been residing at the home and Licensee failed to obtain a California clearance and/or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department for adult #1 (licensee\342\200\231s daughter's partner). In addition, LPA reviewed staff files and obtained documentation related to the case management. Furthermore, LPA completed a safety inspection of the home. Facility has been cited a Type A citation. Please see LIC809-D. An immediate $500 civil penalty will be accessed. Upon receipt of a Type A deficiency, a copy of the licensing report must also be posted for 30 days. The same report must be provided to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months & licensee must obtain a signed Acknowledgement of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) from parent/guardian & place it in each child's file. Copies of the reports must be provided to each parent when a Type A violation is cited along with Acknowledgment of Receipt of Licensing Reports LIC 9224. If these requirements are not met civil penalties per violation will be assessed. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee.