Incident investigation·June 21, 2024

On 6/21/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Judy Laureano and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) conducted an unannounced case management inspection to address deficiencies that were discovered during the course of an investigation conducted by the Department. LPA Laureano and LPM Escobedo inspected both the indoor and outdoor areas of the home. LPA observed 8 children present during the inspection with Licensee and 2 adults. Based on interviews conducted by the Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division Investigations Branch Investigator Seng and reports obtained from the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner, it was reported that a sleeping infant was physically checked on approximately 20-25 minutes after being put down for a nap on 5/3/2023. Based on documents reviewed and interview with licensee verifying the children present and their dates of birth, licensee had a total of 6 infants present on 5/3/2023. Four additional children were present, 2 of which were over the age of 2 years and 2 children, whose files were not available to verify dates of birth. Licensee agrees to submit documents for all children present on 5/3/2023 by June 25, 2024. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter regulations, infants shall be physically checked on every 15 minutes while they are sleeping. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 regulations, for a Large Family Child Care home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time when there is an assistant in the home is 12 children, no more than 4 of whom may be infants. There was 2 deficiencies cited during today\342\200\231s visit in accordance to the California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1. Page 2 Effective January 1, 2009, all licensees must comply with Assembly Bill (AB) 978. Assembly Bill 978 requires the assessment of an immediate civil penalty for designated serious violations at community care facilities. Effective January 1, 2007, the licensee must comply with Assembly Bill 633 as follows: Copies of any licensing report that documents a Type A citation - this includes facility visits and substantiated complaint investigations. Copies of any licensing documents pertaining to a noncompliance conference between licensing management and licensees. Copies of a summary of an accusation indicating the Department\342\200\231s intent to revoke the facility\342\200\231s licenses. Copies of any of the above licensing documents the licensee has received in the prior 12 months shall be provided to parents/guardians of newly enrolling children. The licensee shall keep verification of receipt in each child\342\200\231s file at the facility as proof of compliance (LIC 9224). Upon receipt of this report, the Licensee shall post the Notice of Site Visit. The Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required, will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty. An exit interview was conducted, and report was reviewed with Licensee Giuliana Manuel. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and left with Licensee Giuliana Manuel, whose signature on this form confirm receipt of these documents.