complaint·February 2, 2024

On initial investigation visit to the facility on 11/15/2023, LPA Bootorabi interviewed 5 staff members at the facility with regards to allegation facility operating out of ratio. 1 of 5 staff reported the facility has operated out of ratio. Staff #2 (S2) stated the facility has been left out of the ratio on multiple occasions due to staffing issues. LPA Bootorabi provided a copy Title 22 regulation section on ratio and discussed the ratio regulation with the director. During the 11/15/2023 initial visit to the facility, children were not interviewed. On, 02/01/2024, LPA Castanon interviewed Director, as well as, Staff #5 (S5) for additional information. LPA Castanon also interviewed 2 out of 6 parents. Parents did not disclose any pertinent information relating to the allegations of the complaint. LPA audited staff timesheets and children's attendance records for one week in October 2023. LPA Castanon verified the facility was not operating out of ratio at the time. Based on LPA Bootorabi\342\200\231s facility inspection, interviews conducted with 5 staff, and LPA\342\200\231s interview with parents, it has been determined facility has operated out of ratio. Therefore, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, the above allegation is found to be Substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, 101216.3(a) Teacher-Child ratio is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. LPA Castanon informed Director Laurie Briggs that this report dated 02/02/2024 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. Also, LPA Castanon informed Director Laurie Briggs to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 02/02/2024 that documents any Type A citation 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. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Laurie Briggs. Notice of Site Visit was posted during the visit. The director was informed that the notice of the site visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100. Appeal Rights were explained. The Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. First level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above. (End of Reports)