Follow-up·May 29, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Franchesca White arrived at the above facility for the purpose of an unannounced case management visit. LPA White announced the purpose of the visit and was granted entry into the facility by Licensee Siomara Leiva. There were 3 children present at the time of inspection. There were 1 staff members present at the time of inspection. All residence in the home have current criminal background clearance. The regulation for reporting requirements states, \342\200\234Health and Safety Code Section 1597.467(b)(1) provides in part: "A report shall be made to the Department\342\200\246following the occurrence during the operation of a family day care home of any of the following events: (C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child." Licensee Siomara Leiva was notified by a parent that a day care child\342\200\231s personal rights were allegedly violated, and licensee failed to notify the department of an unusual incident report. This is a potential health and safety risk to persons in care. After, a complaint was filed against the facility. Licensee made a report to DCFS on the parent of the day care child and sibling months after the being told of the incident. The department views Licensee's actions as retaliation, and hereby issue a technical violation (warning). Therefore, Licensee did not meet the requirement of the department. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, section 102416.2, and 102419(a)(5) is being cited on the attached LIC 809D. The report was reviewed with Licensee Siomara Leiva - Alvarez. A copy of the report, appeal rights, and notice of site visit was given to Licensee Siomara Leiva - Alvarez. .....................................Report Ends 1 of 1 Page......................................................................