complaint·August 29, 2024

school-age children the licensee had brought into the home. LPA recorded the names and ages of the 8 children that were in the home alone with the assistant, and the 2 school-age children the licensee had just picked up from school. LPA explained to licensee that she was operating out of ratio, and licensee stated she was unaware that 2 school age children needed to be present and thought the 2 school-age children only needed to be on the roster. LPA told licensee that LPA had discussed the ratio requirements previously with the licensee as licensee was previously cited for being out of ratio less than a year ago. LPA discussed ratio regulations again with licensee and provided another capacity handout to licensee. During the visit, LPA conducted interviews with licensee and LPA Roxana Lopez conducted a telephone interview with licensee’s assistant, Staff #2 (S2), as S2 is Spanish speaking and LPA Lopez is certified by the Department to speak Spanish while conducting interviews. LPA Babcock also obtained supporting documentation in the form of completed declarations from licensee and S2, and pictures of the facility children’s roster (LIC 9040). Allegation #1: The licensee is operating outside the terms of the license. According to the allegation, licensee’s assistant is often left alone in the home and the facility is out of ratio. LPA Babcock observed the licensee was out of ratio on 8/29/24 as there were 8 children, aged 1-4, in the care of S2 alone and there were no school-age children or children aged 6 or above present. This agency has investigated the complaint alleging Licensee is operating outside of the terms of the license. Based on LPA’s observations and interviews which were conducted, the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 1 are being cited on the attached LIC9099D. LPA Lilli Babcock informed licensee Blanca Carrillo that this report dated 8/29/24 documents 1 Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Page 2 of 3 Also, LPA Lilli Babcock informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 8/29/24 that documents any Type A citation(s) 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Blanca Carrillo. Page 3 of 3