complaint·October 14, 2021

On 08/03/2021, LPA Risher conducted a 10-day visit. During the inspection, LPA interviewed staff and director. LPA received copies of incident reports, email sent to parents regarding the outbreak, and facility roster. Based on the evidence obtained throughout the investigation it has been determined that child# 1 did get injured multiple times while in care. Child #1’s parents requested a meeting with the Director and Principal to discuss what the facility was planning to do moving forward, however the facility did not adhere to proper care and supervision to lessen the injuries to the child. During the investigation, the facility provided copies of the incident reports in Child#1’s file. Child in care did sustain several injuries while in care and the facility supplied injury reports, however the facility did not notify the parents when a more serious injury occurred at the facility. It has been determined that staff waited until Child#1’s parents arrived to pick child up to notify parents of the injury. Director provided a copy of the email that was sent to the parents at the beginning of July 2021. Parents were notified that a child showed symptoms of hand, food and mouth disease. While an outbreak did occur, it was confirmed parents were notified but Community Care Licensing (CCL) was not. Based on the investigation which included interviews with relevant parties and observations by the LPA, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be Substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, Article 06, Sections 101229 & 101223 is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D page. A Technical Assistance will be issued under section 101212 for Reporting Requirements Assistant Director was notified that the facility will be placed on increased monitoring. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report was provided. Appeal rights were reviewed and provided. A plan of correction was discussed and provided to the Assitant Director. Assistant Director was advised that each parent or child representative must sign the LIC 9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report and return by the close of the business day or upon the next day the child returns to the facility or upon a newly enrolled child within the next 12 months and place the LIC 9224 in each child's file.