Follow-up on corrections·April 11, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Nolan Tcheng and Jessica Hopkins-Hernandez conducted an unannounced Case Management-Deficiencies inspection. Upon arrival at 2:10pm, LPAs met with Director Parima Madan, to whom the purpose of the inspection was explained. Tour of the facility was provided. There were children napping during the time of inspection. Census was taken. There were 109 children with 14 staff members. During an inspection on 04/11/2024, LPAs were disclosed information regarding an internal investigation being conducted at the facility. Report was provided to the Department with findings from the facility administration. The administration determined that a staff member was found to have used an e-cigarette in the facility office, after hours. Per administration, this did not take place in the presence of children or during operation hours. LPAs conducted interview with Staff #1 who corroborated that a staff member did use an e-cigarette in the facility office after operation hours. This is a violation of Title 22 Division 12 Chapter 1 Section 101231 Smoking Prohibition. The deficiencies listed on the following pages were observed by the LPA and are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Please see attached LIC 809D for deficiencies that are being cited and need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Parima Madan, at 3:30pm. Plan of correction was developed and copy of report was provided. END OF REPORT