Follow-up on corrections·August 5, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cindy Nguyen conducted an unannounced case management inspection due to deficiencies discovered during staff interviews and physical plant inspection on 06/18/2024. Upon arrival LPA met with Director, Melida Toscano, who accompanied LPA on a tour of the facility. Census was taken as follow: 4 toddlers, 52 napping preschool children with 6 staff members. A review of staff criminal records indicates all facility staff or individuals who require caregiver background checks have received a criminal record clearance or exemption and a child abuse index clearance. On 06/18/2024, during an inspection to the facility, and interviews with the staff, it was discovered that the facility did not report an unusual incident LIC624 to the Department. On 06/06/2024, a child fell and fractured their elbow. The incident was documented internally; however, there was no record of the facility reporting the incident to the Community Care Licensing Department. On 06/18/2024, during an inspection to the facility, LPA observed the cushioning material of woodchips under and around the climbing equipment, slides and other similar equipment appeared to not be sufficient to absorbs falls. Based on the interviews conducted with staff members, and a physical plant inspection, the following deficiencies are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Section 101212(d)(1)(B) Reporting Requirement and 101238.2(e) Activity Space. The deficiencies are being cited on the attached 809D. Exit interview was conducted with Director Melida Toscano. The Notice of Site Visit was posted. Director was informed that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. The Director was provided with a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights.