Follow-up on corrections·November 7, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lilli Babcock and Investigator, Natisha Mendez conducted a Case Management-Deficiencies visit on 11/7/24 to address deficiencies revealed during a complaint investigation. A COVID risk assessment was conducted. LPA and Investigator met with Assistant, Jose Romero, to whom the reason for the visit was explained. Upon arrival at 9:29 am, LPA and Investigator observed five children (Children #1- #5) including one infant, as well as Assistant Jose Romero, and Licensee\342\200\231s daughter present at the facility. Licensee\342\200\231s daughter was not observed by LPA or Investigator to be caring for children and was only observed sweeping in the kitchen before going to an off-limit area of the home. Assistant stated the licensee was not at the facility and was \342\200\234out getting lunch for everyone\342\200\235. At 9:30 am, LPA and Investigator observed Child #1 asleep in a wooden rocker, with a blanket over the child, and a bottle propped on the blanket and child\342\200\231s chest. A picture was taken by LPA. At 9:30 am, two additional children (Child #6 and Child #7) arrived at the facility, bringing the total of children present to seven children, ages 6 months to 4 years of age, being cared for by Assistant, Jose Romero only. When LPA asked Assistant, Jose Romero if he knew he was out of ratio with seven children being cared for by himself, Mr. Romero stated that another assistant was on their way but was running late. At 9:36 am, Staff #2 arrived at the facility. At 9:42 am, Child #8 arrived at the facility. Licensee arrived at 10:03 am and stated she had been at an appointment. Per Licensee, her daughter left the facility at some point after our arrival. LPA and Investigator did not observe licensee\342\200\231s daughter at any point to be caring for the children. Page 1 of 2 During the visit, LPA and Investigator observed the kitchen to have a sink full of dirty dishes and pans, counter and table to have food remnants on them, stove top with remnants of dried food and dirty pans, stove top control panel with grease splatter, kitchen floor with debris, and multiple baseboards removed. Pictures were taken by LPA. Licensee stated the dishes were from dinner the previous night. During record review of staff present during the visit, LPA and Investigator observed there was no staff file for Staff #2. Licensee stated the facility did not have proof of measles, pertussis, or influenza immunizations, current mandated reporter training, or proof of negative Tuberculosis test for Staff #2. LPA and Investigator observed the children\342\200\231s roster (LIC 9040) was not current at the time of the visit. Based on observations by LPA and Investigator, interviews, and records reviewed, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children\342\200\231s health and safety. LPA Lilli Babcock informed licensee, Laura Diaz that this report dated 11/7/24 documents 2 Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Babcock informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 11/7/24 that documents any Type A citations to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Laura Diaz. Page 2 of 2