Follow-up·October 4, 2021

Mariela Ramon, Licensing Program Manager (LPM), Lady King-Lewis and Liana Stepanyan, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) conducted a Case Management Inspection to the facility for the purpose of delivering an Immediate Exclusion Order for staff Stephanie Roberts. Upon arrival LPM and LPAs met with Lisa Walker lead teacher. LPM and LPAs observed 26 children with 9 providing care and supervision. During this inspection, Stephanie Roberts was not present. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has determined that Stephanie Roberts continued or future contact with clients or presence in any community care facility, child day care facility, residential care facility for the elderly, or any other facility licensed by CDSS, constitutes a threat to the health, welfare or safety of the clients in care. Upon receipt of the immediate exclusion order, Stephanie Roberts, must remove herself from any contact with clients and not be physically present in any facility. This action is final until Stephanie Roberts is notified otherwise, in writing by CDSS. The order to immediately exclude Stephanie Roberts was discussed in detail with Lisa Walker is aware that Stephanie Roberts must not be physically present in the facility nor can she have contact with children in care. Lisa Walker acknowledges the receipt of the Immediate Exclusion Order served today. An exit interview was conducted with Lisa Walker and a copy of this report was provided along with the appeal rights.