complaint·July 25, 2024

Staff S1-S3 acknowledged that that sign in/out procedures were not followed by staff who released C1. S1 stated everyone needs to make sure anyone who signs out child does it at a correct time and signs in with their name. S1 further added that during pick up, the sign in/ out sheet is located outside with the children in the yard. If the parents or anyone else comes unexpected, the sign in/out sheet is inside the facility. S2 stated that it was on Friday 04/26/24 when the incident occurred. S2 added that the sign in/out stays inside in the morning and in the afternoon, it is taken outside. Furthermore, S2 stated that when she does not recognize the person picking up the child she will then ask for ID even if the teachers from other classrooms recognize the person. S2 added that she has no idea why A1 would sign in as someone else. S3 stated that if she does not recognize the person as being authorized to pick up, she will ask for their ID to ensure the child’s protection. That the sign in/out book is between the classrooms in the morning and in the afternoon, it is outside with children. S3 stated, “I do not check on the signatures because that is the associate teacher’s job, and I am substitute teacher”. According to LPA’s records reviewed on 05/08/2024, C1’s Identification and Emergency Contact Form (LIC700) had Adult (A1) who was reported by staff (S1-S3) to have removed C1 from facility, as a listed authorized person that could take child from the facility but the signature on the sign in/out did not match A1’s name. In addition, Parent (P1) stated that he thought the signatures on the sign out were forged because the signature is different. Based on interview with Center Director (CD) and Staff (S1-S3), the preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegation is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22), is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Appeal rights were provided. Exit interview conducted, and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor, Evelyn Fuentes. 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.